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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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Only verified data for Radeon RX Vega 56 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.

Quick Verdict

On performance, the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop and Radeon RX Vega 56 are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart. The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is the cheaper option by $1,077 CAD.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop
Price
$20 CAD✓
Performance
12/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5✓
Key Specs Advantage
+12% Boost Clock (1,645 MHz vs 1,471 MHz)
AMD
Radeon RX Vega 56
Price
$1,098 CAD
Performance
12/100✓
VRAM
8 GB HBM2✓
Key Specs Advantage
+700% Memory Bus (2048-bit vs 256-bit)
+75% Stream Processors (3,584 vs 2,048)
+60% Bandwidth (409.6 GB/s vs 256 GB/s)
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GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop vs Radeon RX Vega 56: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop vs Radeon RX Vega 56

The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop and Radeon RX Vega 56 post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to entry-level 1080p gaming.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop starts at $20 CAD against $1,098 CAD for the Radeon RX Vega 56. The Radeon RX Vega 56 still sits about $699 CAD above its $399 CAD MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop draws just 115W versus 210W for the Radeon RX Vega 56, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX Vega 56 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 Vega 56?

The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is the faster card. 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 Laptop better than the Radeon RX Vega 56?

They're very close on raw performance. Pick based on price, VRAM, and power draw rather than speed.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop or the Radeon RX Vega 56?

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.

Is the Radeon RX Vega 56 worth the extra $1,077 CAD over the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 LaptopRadeon RX Vega 56
ArchitecturePascalGCN 5.0 (Vega)
Process NodeTSMC 16nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)2,0483,584✓
Ray Tracing Cores0—
Tensor / AI Cores0—

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 LaptopRadeon RX Vega 56
Base Clock1,442 MHz✓1,156 MHz
Boost Clock1,645 MHz✓1,471 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 LaptopRadeon RX Vega 56
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5HBM2
Memory Bus256-bit2048-bit✓
Memory Speed8 Gbps✓1.6 Gbps
Bandwidth256 GB/s409.6 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 LaptopRadeon RX Vega 56
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP115 W✓210 W
Power ConnectorsNone2x 8-pin
ReleasedAug 2016Aug 2017
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