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 $5,242 less on MSRP ($758 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 708.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 23.5 vs 2.9 G3D/$ ($758 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W6900X across 38 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 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.

Radeon Pro W6900X

2021

Why buy it

✅149.4% more average FPS across 38 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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691.6% HIGHER MSRP
$6,000 MSRPvs$758 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.9 vs 23.5 G3D/$ ($6,000 MSRP vs $758 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

2016

Radeon Pro W6900X

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $5,242 less on MSRP ($758 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 708.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 23.5 vs 2.9 G3D/$ ($758 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅149.4% more average FPS across 38 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W6900X across 38 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 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.

Trade-offs

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691.6% HIGHER MSRP
$6,000 MSRPvs$758 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.9 vs 23.5 G3D/$ ($6,000 MSRP vs $758 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro W6900X better than GeForce GTX 1070 SLI?

Yes. Radeon Pro W6900X is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon Pro W6900X averages 149.4% more FPS across 38 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 17,413 vs 17,790 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon Pro W6900X is a 2021 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 W6900X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2016, more VRAM at 32 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 W6900X is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon Pro W6900X is about 691.6% more expensive on MSRP at $6,000 MSRP versus $758 MSRP, and you are getting 149.4% more estimated average FPS across 38 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (17,413 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 W6900X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	Radeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low	152 FPS	258 FPS
medium	134 FPS	235 FPS
high	114 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	138 FPS	242 FPS
medium	112 FPS	200 FPS
high	92 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	146 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	171 FPS
medium	57 FPS	143 FPS
high	38 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	95 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	Radeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low	131 FPS	564 FPS
medium	99 FPS	467 FPS
high	76 FPS	370 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	305 FPS
1440p
low	70 FPS	370 FPS
medium	45 FPS	303 FPS
high	33 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	195 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	160 FPS
medium	16 FPS	135 FPS
high	13 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	88 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	Radeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low	801 FPS	784 FPS
medium	640 FPS	627 FPS
high	534 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	400 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	600 FPS	588 FPS
medium	480 FPS	470 FPS
high	400 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	300 FPS	294 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	392 FPS
medium	320 FPS	313 FPS
high	260 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	196 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	Radeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low	392 FPS	684 FPS
medium	333 FPS	565 FPS
high	274 FPS	494 FPS
ultra	230 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	324 FPS	561 FPS
medium	275 FPS	468 FPS
high	208 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	294 FPS
4K
low	164 FPS	363 FPS
medium	132 FPS	313 FPS
high	116 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	196 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 W6900X

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 W6900X

The Radeon Pro W6900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2150 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,413 points. Launch price was $4,999.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI scores 17,790 and the Radeon Pro W6900X reaches 17,413 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is built on Pascal while the Radeon Pro W6900X uses RDNA 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 5,120 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Boost clocks: 1683 MHz vs 2150 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	Radeon Pro W6900X
G3D Mark Score	17,790+2%	17,413
Architecture	Pascal	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	16 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3840	5120+33%
Boost Clock	1683 MHz	2150 MHz+28%

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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 W6900X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	Radeon Pro W6900X
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 W6900X has 32 GB. The Radeon Pro W6900X offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	Radeon Pro W6900X
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	32 GB+300%
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 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	Radeon Pro W6900X
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
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 3.0 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 (2x) vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6900X).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	Radeon Pro W6900X
Encoder	NVENC 5.0 (2x)	VCN 3.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP7 (2x)	VCN 3.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI draws 300W versus the Radeon Pro W6900X's 300W — a 0% difference. The Radeon Pro W6900X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W6900X). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	Radeon Pro W6900X
TDP	300W	300W
Recommended PSU	750W	650W-13%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	112mm	120mm
Slots	2-50%	4
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	59.3+2%	58.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI launched at $758 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro W6900X launched at $6000. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI costs 87.4% less ($5242 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 23.5 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 2.9 (Radeon Pro W6900X) — the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI offers 710.3% better value. The Radeon Pro W6900X is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).