GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Radeon RX Vega 56 comes out noticeably faster — about 9% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070. But the GeForce GTX 1070 is the better value, undercutting it by $442 EUR for the performance you get.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1070
Price
€347
Performance
11%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+14% Boost Clock (1,683 MHz vs 1,471 MHz)
Price
€790
Performance
12%
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)

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.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX 1070 currently lists from $347 EUR, $442 EUR less than the Radeon RX Vega 56 at $790 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1070 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~108% 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 Radeon RX Vega 56 still sits about $391 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 150W against 210W, the GeForce GTX 1070 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.

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?

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

The Radeon RX Vega 56 is noticeably faster, roughly 9% 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 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.

Is the Radeon RX Vega 56 worth the extra $442 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

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

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070Radeon RX Vega 56
Base Clock1,506 MHz1,156 MHz
Boost Clock1,683 MHz1,471 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070Radeon RX Vega 56
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5HBM2
Memory Bus256-bit2048-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps1.6 Gbps
Bandwidth256 GB/s409.6 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070Radeon RX Vega 56
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP150 W210 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedJun 2016Aug 2017