GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for Radeon RX 5700 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 5700 comes out significantly faster — about 25% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop. The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is the cheaper option by $1,139 CAD.
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Radeon RX 5700 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 5700 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop
The Radeon RX 5700 is significantly faster, around 25% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 5700 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop currently lists from $20 CAD, $1,139 CAD less than the Radeon RX 5700 at $1,159 CAD. The Radeon RX 5700 still sits about $810 CAD above its $349 CAD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 115W against 180W, the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 5700 is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop (RDNA vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 5700 offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop or Radeon RX 5700?
The Radeon RX 5700 is the faster card by about 25%. 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 Radeon RX 5700 better than the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop or the Radeon RX 5700?
Is the Radeon RX 5700 worth the extra $1,139 CAD over the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | Radeon RX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 2,048 | 2,304✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | Radeon RX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,442 MHz | 1,465 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,645 MHz | 1,725 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | Radeon RX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | Radeon RX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 180 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Aug 2016 | Jul 2019 |