GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

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 — $657 EUR cheaper.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1070
Price
€347
Performance
11%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+6% Boost Clock (1,683 MHz vs 1,582 MHz)
Price
€1,004
Performance
17%
VRAM
11 GB GDDR5X
Key Specs Advantage
+89% Bandwidth (484 GB/s vs 256 GB/s)
+87% CUDA Cores (3,584 vs 1,920)
+38% Memory Bus (352-bit vs 256-bit)

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 $347 EUR against $1,004 EUR for the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1070 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~87% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1070 is trading below its $379 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti still sits about $305 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?

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 55% ahead. The GeForce GTX 1070 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 or the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

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 1080 Ti worth the extra $657 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1070?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 1070 comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 11GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
ArchitecturePascalPascal
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 16nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,9203,584

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Base Clock1,506 MHz1,480 MHz
Boost Clock1,683 MHz1,582 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
VRAM Capacity8 GB11 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5X
Memory Bus256-bit352-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps11 Gbps
Bandwidth256 GB/s484 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP150 W250 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin
ReleasedJun 2016Mar 2017