GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs Radeon RX 5700 XT
On raw speed the Radeon RX 5700 XT comes out dramatically faster — about 50% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
Market Value Leader
Radeon RX 5700 XT is the clear winner, offering 110.2% better value than GeForce GTX 1070 Ti.
Maximum Capacity Reached. Remove a model to add another. (2/2)
Comparable or lower specs
Radeon RX 5700 XT vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 5700 XT vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
The Radeon RX 5700 XT is dramatically faster, around 50% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 5700 XT is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The Radeon RX 5700 XT currently lists from $484 EUR, $194 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti at $679 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 5700 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 110%. The Radeon RX 5700 XT still sits about $85 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti still sits about $230 EUR above its $449 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is the gentler choice at 180W versus 225W. The Radeon RX 5700 XT is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 225W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern RDNA architecture on a TSMC N7 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 5700 XT 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 XT 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 XT?
The Radeon RX 5700 XT 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 XT better than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or the Radeon RX 5700 XT?
Is the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti worth the extra $194 EUR over the Radeon RX 5700 XT?
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or Radeon RX 5700 XT?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 2,432 | 2,560✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,607 MHz✓ | 1,605 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,683 MHz | 1,905 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 256.3 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 180 W✓ | 225 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin |
| Released | Nov 2017 | Jul 2019 |