GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the Radeon RX Vega 56 comes out marginally faster — about 8% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070. But the GeForce GTX 1070 is the better value, undercutting it by $215 USD for the performance you get.
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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 marginally faster, around 8% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX Vega 56 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1070 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1070 currently lists from $135 USD, $215 USD less than the Radeon RX Vega 56 at $350 USD. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1070 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~141% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1070 is trading below its $379 USD MSRP — a genuine deal. The Radeon RX Vega 56 is trading below its $399 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.
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.