GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX Vega 56 and GeForce GTX 1070 Ti trade blows on raw performance, landing within a few percent of each other. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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Radeon RX Vega 56
Price
$1244
Perf Index
14%
Value Score
0.011
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP210W
Price
$1481
Perf Index
14%
Value Score
0.009
VRAM8GB GDDR5
Thermal TDP180W

Radeon RX Vega 56 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX Vega 56 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

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

Price & Value

The Radeon RX Vega 56 currently lists from $1,244, $237 less than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti at $1,481. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX Vega 56 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 19%. The Radeon RX Vega 56 still sits about $845 above its $399 MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti still sits about $1,032 above its $449 MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 180W against 210W, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Radeon RX Vega 56 brings AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value, while the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti offers NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX Vega 56 or GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?

the Radeon RX Vega 56 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX Vega 56 better than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?

They're very close on raw performance. The Radeon RX Vega 56 edges ahead on value, so price and availability should decide it.

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

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

Is the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti worth the extra $237 over the Radeon RX Vega 56?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX Vega 56 comes out ahead.