GeForce GTX 1070 vs 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. The GeForce GTX 1070, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $394 EUR cheaper.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GTX 1070 is the clear winner, offering 13.9% better value than GeForce GTX 1080 Ti.
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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 $518 EUR against $913 EUR for the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1070 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~14% 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 Ti still sits about $214 EUR above its $699 EUR 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?
Choose the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 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
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 $394 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1070?
Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 or GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?
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 |