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GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs Radeon RX 5700

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 5700 is significantly faster than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, leading by roughly 25% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

Market Value Leader

Radeon RX 5700 is the clear winner, offering 133.4% better value than GeForce GTX 1070 Ti.

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VS
Price
€679
Performance
12/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+6% CUDA Cores (2,432 vs 2,304)
AMD
Radeon RX 5700
Price
€364
Performance
15/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+75% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 256.3 GB/s)
+2% Boost Clock (1,725 MHz vs 1,683 MHz)

Radeon RX 5700 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 5700 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

The Radeon RX 5700 is significantly faster, around 25% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 5700 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 5700 starts at $364 EUR against $679 EUR for the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 5700 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 133%. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti still sits about $230 EUR above its $449 EUR MSRP.

Generation & Longevity

The Radeon RX 5700 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti (RDNA vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 5700 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 5700?

The Radeon RX 5700 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 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 5700 better than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?

The Radeon RX 5700 is significantly faster, roughly 25% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or the Radeon RX 5700?

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 Ti worth the extra $315 EUR over the Radeon RX 5700?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 5700 comes out ahead.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or Radeon RX 5700?

The Radeon RX 5700 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 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and Radeon RX 5700
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiRadeon RX 5700
ArchitecturePascalRDNA
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)2,4322,304

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and Radeon RX 5700
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiRadeon RX 5700
Base Clock1,607 MHz1,465 MHz
Boost Clock1,683 MHz1,725 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and Radeon RX 5700
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiRadeon RX 5700
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth256.3 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and Radeon RX 5700
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiRadeon RX 5700
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP180 W180 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedNov 2017Jul 2019