GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Radeon RX Vega 56 comes out marginally faster — about 8% 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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VS
Price
€343
Benchmark %
13%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+14% Boost Clock (1,683 MHz vs 1,471 MHz)
AMD
Radeon RX Vega 56
Price
€27
Benchmark %
14%
VRAM
8 GB HBM2
Key Specs Advantage
+700% Memory Bus (2048-bit vs 256-bit)
+87% Stream Processors (3,584 vs 1,920)
+60% Bandwidth (409.6 GB/s vs 256 GB/s)

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

Performance: Radeon RX Vega 56 vs GeForce GTX 1070

The Radeon RX Vega 56 is marginally faster, around 8% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX Vega 56 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1070 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX Vega 56 currently lists from $27 EUR, $316 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 1070 at $343 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX Vega 56 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 1256%. The Radeon RX Vega 56 is trading below its $399 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1070 is trading below its $379 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

At 150W against 210W, the GeForce GTX 1070 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 GeForce GTX 1070 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 or Radeon RX Vega 56?

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 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Radeon RX Vega 56 is marginally faster, roughly 8% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

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

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 worth the extra $316 EUR 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070Radeon RX Vega 56
ArchitecturePascalGCN 5.0 (Vega)
Process NodeTSMC 16nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)1,9203,584

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070Radeon RX Vega 56
Base Clock1,506 MHz1,156 MHz
Boost Clock1,683 MHz1,471 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070Radeon RX Vega 56
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5HBM2
Memory Bus256-bit2048-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps1.6 Gbps
Bandwidth256 GB/s409.6 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070Radeon RX Vega 56
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP150 W210 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedJun 2016Aug 2017