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GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 1070 and GeForce GTX 970.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1070 comes out dramatically faster — about 120% ahead of the GeForce GTX 970.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1070
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
11/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5✓
Key Specs Advantage
+43% Boost Clock (1,683 MHz vs 1,178 MHz)
+15% CUDA Cores (1,920 vs 1,664)
+14% Bandwidth (256 GB/s vs 224.3 GB/s)
NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 970
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
5/100
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

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GeForce GTX 1070 vs GeForce GTX 970: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 vs GeForce GTX 970

The GeForce GTX 1070 is dramatically faster, around 120% ahead of the GeForce GTX 970. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1070 packs 1,920 CUDA cores versus 1,664 on the GeForce GTX 970.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce GTX 1070 carries 8GB versus 4GB on the GeForce GTX 970. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce GTX 1070's memory is also faster — 256 GB/s versus 224 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce GTX 1070 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX 970 (Pascal vs Maxwell), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 or GeForce GTX 970?

The GeForce GTX 1070 is the faster card by about 120%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 1070 better than the GeForce GTX 970?

The GeForce GTX 1070 is dramatically faster, roughly 120% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 or the GeForce GTX 970?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Does the GeForce GTX 1070 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 4GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070GeForce GTX 970
ArchitecturePascalMaxwell
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,920✓1,664

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070GeForce GTX 970
Base Clock1,506 MHz✓1,050 MHz
Boost Clock1,683 MHz✓1,178 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070GeForce GTX 970
VRAM Capacity8 GB✓4 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps✓7 Gbps
Bandwidth256 GB/s✓224.3 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070GeForce GTX 970
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP150 W145 W✓
Power Connectors1x 8-pin2x 6-pin
ReleasedJun 2016Sep 2014
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