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

✅12.4% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1,821 less on MSRP ($379 MSRP vs $2,200 MSRP).
✅Delivers 486.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 35.6 vs 6.1 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $2,200 MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Pro Vega 64X: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Pro Vega 64X is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

2019

Why buy it

✅More future proof: GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1070 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2019-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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480.5% HIGHER MSRP
$2,200 MSRPvs$379 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.1 vs 35.6 G3D/$ ($2,200 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1070

2016

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

2019

Why buy it

✅12.4% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1,821 less on MSRP ($379 MSRP vs $2,200 MSRP).
✅Delivers 486.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 35.6 vs 6.1 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $2,200 MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Pro Vega 64X: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Pro Vega 64X is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Why buy it

✅More future proof: GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1070 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2019-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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480.5% HIGHER MSRP
$2,200 MSRPvs$379 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.1 vs 35.6 G3D/$ ($2,200 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1070 better than Radeon Pro Vega 64X?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce GTX 1070 averages 12.4% more FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 13,507 vs 13,369 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 1070 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (150W vs 250W).

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

GeForce GTX 1070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

GeForce GTX 1070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1070 is about $1,821 cheaper on MSRP at $379 MSRP versus $2,200 MSRP, and you are getting 12.4% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 486.5%. Radeon Pro Vega 64X is the newer 2019 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon Pro Vega 64X make more sense than GeForce GTX 1070?

Yes. Radeon Pro Vega 64X 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 newer architecture and staying closer to $2,200 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1070. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1070 currently gives you 1.0% higher G3D Mark and 12.4% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 486.5%.

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

Radeon Pro Vega 64X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070	Radeon Pro Vega 64X
1080p
low	143 FPS	108 FPS
medium	128 FPS	98 FPS
high	111 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	69 FPS
1440p
low	123 FPS	96 FPS
medium	103 FPS	82 FPS
high	89 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	48 FPS
medium	57 FPS	43 FPS
high	39 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	29 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070	Radeon Pro Vega 64X
1080p
low	210 FPS	301 FPS
medium	176 FPS	262 FPS
high	145 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	164 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	204 FPS
medium	106 FPS	175 FPS
high	86 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	114 FPS
4K
low	61 FPS	100 FPS
medium	51 FPS	84 FPS
high	48 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	56 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070	Radeon Pro Vega 64X
1080p
low	608 FPS	526 FPS
medium	486 FPS	452 FPS
high	405 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	304 FPS	301 FPS
1440p
low	456 FPS	413 FPS
medium	365 FPS	347 FPS
high	304 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	226 FPS
4K
low	304 FPS	258 FPS
medium	243 FPS	214 FPS
high	203 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	152 FPS	135 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070	Radeon Pro Vega 64X
1080p
low	395 FPS	258 FPS
medium	332 FPS	213 FPS
high	278 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	151 FPS
1440p
low	328 FPS	197 FPS
medium	275 FPS	162 FPS
high	217 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	178 FPS	112 FPS
4K
low	177 FPS	118 FPS
medium	139 FPS	105 FPS
high	127 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	70 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1070 and Radeon Pro Vega 64X

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.

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

The Radeon Pro Vega 64X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 19 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1250 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,369 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1070 scores 13,507 and the Radeon Pro Vega 64X reaches 13,369 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 is built on Pascal while the Radeon Pro Vega 64X uses GCN 5.0, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X). Raw compute: 6.463 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 12.03 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 64X). Boost clocks: 1683 MHz vs 1468 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Radeon Pro Vega 64X
G3D Mark Score	13,507+1%	13,369
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 5.0
Process Node	16 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1920	4096+113%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.463 TFLOPS	12.03 TFLOPS+86%
Boost Clock	1683 MHz+15%	1468 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	120	256+113%
L1 Cache	0.7 MB	1 MB+43%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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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 Radeon Pro Vega 64X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Radeon Pro Vega 64X
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 64X has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 1070 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 64X) — the Radeon Pro Vega 64X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Radeon Pro Vega 64X
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Radeon Pro Vega 64X
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1070) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Radeon Pro Vega 64X
Encoder	NVENC 6th gen	VCE 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	UVD 7.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 draws 150W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 64X's 250W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 64X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Radeon Pro Vega 64X
TDP	150W-40%	250W
Recommended PSU	500W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	90.0+68%	53.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1070 launched at $379 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro Vega 64X launched at $2200. The GeForce GTX 1070 costs 82.8% less ($1821 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 35.6 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 6.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X) — the GeForce GTX 1070 offers 483.6% better value. The Radeon Pro Vega 64X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).