GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 1070 and GeForce GTX 1080 Ti.
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1070, leading by roughly 55% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1070
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 55% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1070 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 1,920 on the GeForce GTX 1070.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1070 starts at $43,978 JPY against $63,512 JPY for the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 7%. The GeForce GTX 1070 still sits about $43,599 JPY above its $379 JPY MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti still sits about $62,813 JPY above its $699 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1070 draws just 150W versus 250W for the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 11GB against 8GB, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1070's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti's memory is also faster — 484 GB/s versus 256 GB/s (352-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 or GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?
The GeForce GTX 1080 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 1080 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 1070?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 or the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?
Is the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti worth the extra $19,534 JPY over the GeForce GTX 1070?
Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 16nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,920 | 3,584✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,506 MHz✓ | 1,480 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,683 MHz✓ | 1,582 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 11 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 352-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 11 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 484 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin |
| Released | Jun 2016 | Mar 2017 |