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