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GeForce GTX 1070 vs Radeon RX Vega 56

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX Vega 56 pulls ahead here — clearly quicker, about 9% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070.

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NVIDIA GeForce
GTX 1070
Price
S$590✓
Performance
11/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5✓
Key Specs Advantage
+14% Boost Clock (1,683 MHz vs 1,471 MHz)
S$590MSI Short Foundation with graphics cards GeForce GTX 1070 aero ITX, G OC
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AMD Radeon
RX Vega 56
Price
S$1,426
Performance
12/100✓
VRAM
8 GB HBM2✓
Key Specs Advantage
+700% Memory Bus (2048-bit vs 256-bit)
+87% Stream Processors (3,584 vs 1,920)
+60% Bandwidth (409.6 GB/s vs 256 GB/s)
S$1,426ASRock Phantom Gaming X Radeon RX VEGA 56 8GB Graphics Card VR Ready Black
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Radeon RX Vega 56 vs GeForce GTX 1070: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX Vega 56 vs GeForce GTX 1070

The Radeon RX Vega 56 is noticeably faster, around 9% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Power & Efficiency

Power draw favors the GeForce GTX 1070 (150W vs 210W), and it's the more efficient card too, so it's the easy pick if thermals or a smaller PSU matter.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1070 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX Vega 56 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 or Radeon RX Vega 56?

The Radeon RX Vega 56 is the faster card by about 9%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX Vega 56 better than the GeForce GTX 1070?

The Radeon RX Vega 56 is noticeably faster, roughly 9% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 or the Radeon RX Vega 56?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 or Radeon RX Vega 56?

The Radeon RX Vega 56 is the faster card by about 9%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1070 and Radeon RX Vega 56
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070Radeon RX Vega 56
ArchitecturePascalGCN 5.0 (Vega)
Process NodeTSMC 16nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)1,9203,584✓

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1070 and Radeon RX Vega 56
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070Radeon RX Vega 56
Base Clock1,506 MHz✓1,156 MHz
Boost Clock1,683 MHz✓1,471 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1070 and Radeon RX Vega 56
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070Radeon RX Vega 56
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5HBM2
Memory Bus256-bit2048-bit✓
Memory Speed8 Gbps✓1.6 Gbps
Bandwidth256 GB/s409.6 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1070 and Radeon RX Vega 56
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070Radeon RX Vega 56
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP150 W✓210 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedJun 2016Aug 2017