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 SLI

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $241 less on MSRP ($758 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 33.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 23.5 vs 17.6 G3D/$ ($758 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Measures 267mm instead of 305mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W5700X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌46.3% higher power demand at 300W vs 205W.

Radeon Pro W5700X

2019

Why buy it

✅43.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 205W instead of 300W, a 95W reduction.

Trade-offs

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31.8% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$758 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.6 vs 23.5 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $758 MSRP).
❌14.2% longer card at 305mm vs 267mm.

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

2016

Radeon Pro W5700X

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $241 less on MSRP ($758 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 33.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 23.5 vs 17.6 G3D/$ ($758 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Measures 267mm instead of 305mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅43.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 205W instead of 300W, a 95W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W5700X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌46.3% higher power demand at 300W vs 205W.

Trade-offs

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31.8% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$758 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.6 vs 23.5 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $758 MSRP).
❌14.2% longer card at 305mm vs 267mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro W5700X better than GeForce GTX 1070 SLI?

Yes. Radeon Pro W5700X is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon Pro W5700X averages 43.0% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 17,591 vs 17,790 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon Pro W5700X is a 2019 card with FSR upscaling, while GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is a 2016 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

Radeon Pro W5700X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2016, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 8 GB, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 7nm process instead of 16nm. 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?

Radeon Pro W5700X is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon Pro W5700X is about 31.8% more expensive on MSRP at $999 MSRP versus $758 MSRP, and you are getting 43.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (17,591 vs 17,790). GeForce GTX 1070 SLI really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GeForce GTX 1070 SLI still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is 2016 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM, 17,790 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 SLI Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro W5700X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	122 FPS	198 FPS
medium	106 FPS	182 FPS
high	91 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	139 FPS
1440p
low	112 FPS	183 FPS
medium	91 FPS	153 FPS
high	75 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	110 FPS
4K
low	60 FPS	115 FPS
medium	53 FPS	96 FPS
high	36 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	66 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	122 FPS	254 FPS
medium	93 FPS	213 FPS
high	71 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	116 FPS
1440p
low	67 FPS	164 FPS
medium	44 FPS	139 FPS
high	32 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	23 FPS	81 FPS
medium	16 FPS	69 FPS
high	13 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	42 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	658 FPS	778 FPS
medium	536 FPS	624 FPS
high	464 FPS	528 FPS
ultra	400 FPS	396 FPS
1440p
low	473 FPS	594 FPS
medium	392 FPS	475 FPS
high	333 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	280 FPS	297 FPS
4K
low	309 FPS	396 FPS
medium	256 FPS	314 FPS
high	203 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	198 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	392 FPS	390 FPS
medium	333 FPS	341 FPS
high	274 FPS	292 FPS
ultra	230 FPS	234 FPS
1440p
low	324 FPS	316 FPS
medium	275 FPS	276 FPS
high	208 FPS	226 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	164 FPS	197 FPS
medium	132 FPS	182 FPS
high	116 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	125 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1070 SLI and Radeon Pro W5700X

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,790 points.

Radeon Pro W5700X

The Radeon Pro W5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 205W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,591 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI scores 17,790 and the Radeon Pro W5700X reaches 17,591 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is built on Pascal while the Radeon Pro W5700X uses RDNA 1.0, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Boost clocks: 1683 MHz vs 2040 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	Radeon Pro W5700X
G3D Mark Score	17,790+1%	17,591
Architecture	Pascal	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	16 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3840+67%	2304
Boost Clock	1683 MHz	2040 MHz+21%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro W5700X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	Radeon Pro W5700X
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 SLI comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro W5700X has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro W5700X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	Radeon Pro W5700X
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	Radeon Pro W5700X
DirectX	12.1	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (2x) (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 (2x) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs HEVC,H.264 (Radeon Pro W5700X).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	Radeon Pro W5700X
Encoder	NVENC 5.0 (2x)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP7 (2x)	VCN 2.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	HEVC,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI draws 300W versus the Radeon Pro W5700X's 205W — a 37.6% difference. The Radeon Pro W5700X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W5700X). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 305mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	Radeon Pro W5700X
TDP	300W	205W-32%
Recommended PSU	750W	650W-13%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	305mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2-50%	4
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	59.3	85.8+45%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI launched at $758 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro W5700X launched at $999. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI costs 24.1% less ($241 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 23.5 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 17.6 (Radeon Pro W5700X) — the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI offers 33.5% better value. The Radeon Pro W5700X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).