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GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs Radeon RX 5700 XT

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Radeon RX 5700 XT comes out dramatically faster — about 50% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. But the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is the better value, undercutting it by $5,105 SEK for the performance you get.

Market Value Leader

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is the clear winner, offering 620.6% better value than Radeon RX 5700 XT.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
Price
SEK 520
Performance
12/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Price
SEK 5,625
Performance
18/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+75% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 256.3 GB/s)
+13% Boost Clock (1,905 MHz vs 1,683 MHz)
+5% Stream Processors (2,560 vs 2,432)

Radeon RX 5700 XT vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 5700 XT vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is dramatically faster, around 50% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 5700 XT is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti currently lists from $520 SEK, $5,105 SEK less than the Radeon RX 5700 XT at $5,625 SEK. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~621% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 5700 XT still sits about $5,226 SEK above its $399 SEK MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is the gentler choice at 180W versus 225W. The Radeon RX 5700 XT is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 225W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern RDNA architecture on a TSMC N7 process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Generation & Longevity

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti (RDNA vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT 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 Ti or Radeon RX 5700 XT?

Choose the Radeon RX 5700 XT if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 5700 XT better than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is dramatically faster, roughly 50% ahead. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or the Radeon RX 5700 XT?

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 Radeon RX 5700 XT worth the extra $5,105 SEK over the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?

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

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or Radeon RX 5700 XT?

Choose the Radeon RX 5700 XT if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and Radeon RX 5700 XT
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiRadeon RX 5700 XT
ArchitecturePascalRDNA
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)2,4322,560

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and Radeon RX 5700 XT
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiRadeon RX 5700 XT
Base Clock1,607 MHz1,605 MHz
Boost Clock1,683 MHz1,905 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and Radeon RX 5700 XT
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiRadeon RX 5700 XT
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth256.3 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and Radeon RX 5700 XT
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiRadeon RX 5700 XT
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP180 W225 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin
ReleasedNov 2017Jul 2019