GeForce GTX 1070 vs GeForce GTX 1080
The GeForce GTX 1080 is significantly faster than the GeForce GTX 1070, leading by roughly 18% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1070, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $291 EUR cheaper.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GTX 1070 is the clear winner, offering 32.1% better value than GeForce GTX 1080.
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GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 1070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 1070
The GeForce GTX 1080 is significantly faster, around 18% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 1,920 on the GeForce GTX 1070.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1070 starts at $518 EUR against $810 EUR for the GeForce GTX 1080. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1070 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~32% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1070 still sits about $139 EUR above its $379 EUR MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1080 still sits about $211 EUR above its $599 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1070 draws just 150W versus 180W for the GeForce GTX 1080, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce GTX 1080's memory is faster — 320 GB/s versus 256 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 or GeForce GTX 1080?
Choose the GeForce GTX 1080 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1070 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 16nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,920 | 2,560✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,506 MHz | 1,607 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,683 MHz | 1,733 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 10 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 320 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W✓ | 180 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jun 2016 | May 2016 |