GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce GTX 1080 is significantly faster than the GeForce GTX 1070, leading by roughly 23% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 1070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 1070
The GeForce GTX 1080 is significantly faster, around 23% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1070 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 1,920 on the GeForce GTX 1070.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1070 starts at $158 GBP against $160 GBP for the GeForce GTX 1080. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1080 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 21%. The GeForce GTX 1070 is trading below its $379 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1080 is trading below its $599 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1070 pulls less power (150W vs 180W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce GTX 1080 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce GTX 1080's memory is faster — 320 GB/s versus 256 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 or GeForce GTX 1080?
The GeForce GTX 1080 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GTX 1070 if you find it at a steep discount.