G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Overview

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,790 points.

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Performance Per Dollar

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce GTX 1070 SLI across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 1070 SLI specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI scores 17,790 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the High-End tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Pascal architecture (codename: Pascal GP104 SLI), manufactured on a 16 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 3840 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels). Boost clock reaches 1683 MHz from a base of 1506 MHz.

Specification	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	17,790
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Pascal
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	Pascal GP104 SLI
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	16 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	3840
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1683 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	1506 MHz
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	14400 Million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#142

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 256 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	8 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	256-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	256 GB/s

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12.1, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.5— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12.1
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.3
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.5
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA 6.1 (2x)
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	2-Way SLI

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 3x DP, 1x DVI, 1x HDMI — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (2x), decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 (2x)— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC.

Specification	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
DP PortsNumber of DP display connectors	3x
DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors	1x
HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	NVENC 5.0 (2x)
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	PureVideo HD VP7 (2x)
CodecsSupported video compression formats	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI draws 300 Watt under load (TDP) — a 750W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 2x 8-pin. Physical size: 267mm long, 112mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 2100g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 80°C under load.

Specification	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
TDPPower consumption under load	300 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	750W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	2x 8-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	267mm
Card Height	112mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	2-slot
Weight	2100g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	45°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	80°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $160 (MSRP: $758), the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI delivers 111 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #142 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$758
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$160
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#142
Release Date	August 16 2016
Release Year	2016