GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 1070 is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 570, leading by roughly 63% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 570, however, delivers more performance per dollar β€” $61 GBP cheaper.

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VS
Price
Β£158
Perf Index
13%
Value Score
0.082
VRAM8GB GDDR5
Thermal TDP150W
AMD
Radeon RX 570
Price
Β£97
Perf Index
8%
Value Score
0.083
VRAM4GB GDDR5
Thermal TDP150W

GeForce GTX 1070 vs Radeon RX 570: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 vs Radeon RX 570

The GeForce GTX 1070 is dramatically faster, around 63% ahead of the Radeon RX 570. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 570 starts at $97 GBP against $158 GBP for the GeForce GTX 1070. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 570 offers the better performance-per-dollar, so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 570 is trading below its $169 GBP MSRP β€” a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1070 is trading below its $379 GBP MSRP β€” a genuine deal.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 8GB against 4GB, the GeForce GTX 1070 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX 570's 4GB can fall short.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1070 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 570 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 570?

Choose the GeForce GTX 1070 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 570 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 1070 better than the Radeon RX 570?

The GeForce GTX 1070 is dramatically faster, roughly 63% ahead. The Radeon RX 570 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 570?

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 GeForce GTX 1070 worth the extra $61 GBP over the Radeon RX 570?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 570 comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce GTX 1070 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

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