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GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs Radeon RX Vega 64

Quick Verdict

Performance-wise the Radeon RX Vega 64 is out front, noticeably faster, roughly 17% up on the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. Value tips toward the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, though: $67,577 JPY cheaper for what you get.

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VS
NVIDIA GeForce
GTX 1070 Ti
Price
Β₯59,800βœ“
Performance
12/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5βœ“
Key Specs Advantage
+9% Boost Clock (1,683 MHz vs 1,546 MHz)
AMD Radeon
RX Vega 64
Price
Β₯127,377
Performance
14/100βœ“
VRAM
8 GB HBM2βœ“
Key Specs Advantage
+700% Memory Bus (2048-bit vs 256-bit)
+89% Bandwidth (483.8 GB/s vs 256.3 GB/s)
+68% Stream Processors (4,096 vs 2,432)

Radeon RX Vega 64 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX Vega 64 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is noticeably faster, around 17% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX Vega 64 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti starts at $59,800 JPY against $127,377 JPY for the Radeon RX Vega 64. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~83% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti still sits about $59,351 JPY above its $449 JPY MSRP. The Radeon RX Vega 64 still sits about $126,878 JPY above its $499 JPY MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti sips power at 180W next to the Radeon RX Vega 64's 295W, and still leads on performance-per-watt β€” quieter, cooler, and gentler on your PSU.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX Vega 64 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 Ti or Radeon RX Vega 64?

Choose the Radeon RX Vega 64 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX Vega 64 better than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is noticeably faster, roughly 17% ahead. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or the Radeon RX Vega 64?

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 Radeon RX Vega 64 worth the extra $67,577 JPY over the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?

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

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or Radeon RX Vega 64?

Choose the Radeon RX Vega 64 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and Radeon RX Vega 64
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiRadeon RX Vega 64
ArchitecturePascalGCN 5.0 (Vega)
Process NodeTSMC 16nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)2,4324,096βœ“

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and Radeon RX Vega 64
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiRadeon RX Vega 64
Base Clock1,607 MHzβœ“1,247 MHz
Boost Clock1,683 MHzβœ“1,546 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and Radeon RX Vega 64
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiRadeon RX Vega 64
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5HBM2
Memory Bus256-bit2048-bitβœ“
Memory Speed8 Gbpsβœ“1.89 Gbps
Bandwidth256.3 GB/s483.8 GB/sβœ“

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and Radeon RX Vega 64
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiRadeon RX Vega 64
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP180 Wβœ“295 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedNov 2017Aug 2017