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GeForce GTX 1070 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti pulls ahead here — clearly quicker, about 9% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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NVIDIA GeForce
GTX 1070
Price
$250 CAD✓
Performance
11/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5✓
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

$315 CADNvidia GeForce GTX 1070 Founders Edition(US Version, Imported)
$250 CADGIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1070 WINDFORCE OC Video/Graphics Cards (GV-N1070WF2OC-8GD)
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NVIDIA GeForce
GTX 1070 Ti
Price
$260 CAD
Performance
12/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5✓
Key Specs Advantage
+27% CUDA Cores (2,432 vs 1,920)
$889 CADZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 8GB GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 SLI Support Graphics Card ZT-P10710C-10P
$260 CADGigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Gaming 8GB Video Graphics Card (GV-N107TGAMING-8GD) (Renewed)
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GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1070: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1070

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is noticeably faster, around 9% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti packs 2,432 CUDA cores versus 1,920 on the GeForce GTX 1070.

Price & Value

Pricing has the GeForce GTX 1070 at $250 CAD, $10 CAD under the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti's $260 CAD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar. The GeForce GTX 1070 is trading below its $379 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is trading below its $449 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

Power draw favors the GeForce GTX 1070 (150W vs 180W), and it's the more efficient card too, so it's the easy pick if thermals or a smaller PSU matter.

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

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 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 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is noticeably faster, roughly 9% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

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

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 GeForce GTX 1070 Ti worth the extra $10 CAD over the GeForce GTX 1070?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

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

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 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 if you find it at a steep discount.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1070 and GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
ArchitecturePascalPascal
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 16nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,9202,432✓

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1070 and GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
Base Clock1,506 MHz1,607 MHz✓
Boost Clock1,683 MHz1,683 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1070 and GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps8 Gbps
Bandwidth256 GB/s256.3 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1070 and GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP150 W✓180 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedJun 2016Nov 2017