G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1070

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $820 less on MSRP ($379 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 212.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 35.6 vs 11.4 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Draws 150W instead of 250W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Titan X Pascal across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Titan X Pascal

2016

Why buy it

✅19.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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216.4% HIGHER MSRP
$1,199 MSRPvs$379 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 11.4 vs 35.6 G3D/$ ($1,199 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
❌66.7% higher power demand at 250W vs 150W.

GeForce GTX 1070

2016

Titan X Pascal

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $820 less on MSRP ($379 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 212.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 35.6 vs 11.4 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Draws 150W instead of 250W, a 100W reduction.

Why buy it

✅19.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Titan X Pascal across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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216.4% HIGHER MSRP
$1,199 MSRPvs$379 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 11.4 vs 35.6 G3D/$ ($1,199 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
❌66.7% higher power demand at 250W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

So, is Titan X Pascal better than GeForce GTX 1070?

Yes. Titan X Pascal is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 19.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1070 is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Titan X Pascal is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Titan X Pascal is about 216.4% more expensive on MSRP at $1,199 MSRP versus $379 MSRP, and you are getting 19.6% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1070 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce GTX 1070 make more sense than Titan X Pascal?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1070 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is lower power draw (150W vs 250W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $379 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Titan X Pascal. The trade-off is that Titan X Pascal currently gives you 1.1% higher G3D Mark and 19.6% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce GTX 1070 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 1070 Benchmark Check

Titan X Pascal Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070	Titan X Pascal
1080p
low	143 FPS	146 FPS
medium	128 FPS	130 FPS
high	111 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	123 FPS	126 FPS
medium	103 FPS	103 FPS
high	89 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	73 FPS
medium	57 FPS	62 FPS
high	39 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	41 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1070 Open Titan X Pascal

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070	Titan X Pascal
1080p
low	210 FPS	339 FPS
medium	176 FPS	296 FPS
high	145 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	177 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	215 FPS
medium	106 FPS	187 FPS
high	86 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	121 FPS
4K
low	61 FPS	104 FPS
medium	51 FPS	88 FPS
high	48 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	57 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1070 Open Titan X Pascal

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070	Titan X Pascal
1080p
low	608 FPS	615 FPS
medium	486 FPS	492 FPS
high	405 FPS	410 FPS
ultra	304 FPS	307 FPS
1440p
low	456 FPS	461 FPS
medium	365 FPS	369 FPS
high	304 FPS	307 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	231 FPS
4K
low	304 FPS	307 FPS
medium	243 FPS	246 FPS
high	203 FPS	205 FPS
ultra	152 FPS	154 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1070 Open Titan X Pascal

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070	Titan X Pascal
1080p
low	395 FPS	519 FPS
medium	332 FPS	449 FPS
high	278 FPS	386 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	307 FPS
1440p
low	328 FPS	422 FPS
medium	275 FPS	367 FPS
high	217 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	178 FPS	231 FPS
4K
low	177 FPS	259 FPS
medium	139 FPS	246 FPS
high	127 FPS	205 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	154 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1070 Open Titan X Pascal

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1070 and Titan X Pascal

GeForce GTX 1070

The GeForce GTX 1070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 10 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,507 points. Launch price was $379.

Titan X Pascal

The Titan X Pascal is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 2 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1417 MHz to 1531 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,660 points. Launch price was $1,199.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1070 scores 13,507 and the Titan X Pascal reaches 13,660 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 is built on Pascal while the Titan X Pascal uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 3,584 (Titan X Pascal). Raw compute: 6.463 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 10.97 TFLOPS (Titan X Pascal). Boost clocks: 1683 MHz vs 1531 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Titan X Pascal
G3D Mark Score	13,507	13,660+1%
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1920	3584+87%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.463 TFLOPS	10.97 TFLOPS+70%
Boost Clock	1683 MHz+10%	1531 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	120	224+87%
L1 Cache	0.7 MB	1.3 MB+86%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Titan X Pascal relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Titan X Pascal
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 480 GB/s (Titan X Pascal) — a 87.5% advantage for the Titan X Pascal. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 3 MB (Titan X Pascal) — the Titan X Pascal has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Titan X Pascal
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	480 GB/s+88%
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 12.1 (Titan X Pascal). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Titan X Pascal
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1070) vs NVENC 5.0 (2x) (Titan X Pascal). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Titan X Pascal).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Titan X Pascal
Encoder	NVENC 6th gen	NVENC 5.0 (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 draws 150W versus the Titan X Pascal's 250W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 600W (Titan X Pascal). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Titan X Pascal
TDP	150W-40%	250W
Recommended PSU	500W-17%	600W
Power Connector	8-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	90.0+65%	54.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1070 launched at $379 MSRP, while the Titan X Pascal launched at $1199. The GeForce GTX 1070 costs 68.4% less ($820 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 35.6 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 11.4 (Titan X Pascal) — the GeForce GTX 1070 offers 212.3% better value.