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

✅22.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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35.8% HIGHER MSRP
$379 MSRPvs$279 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 35.6 vs 48.2 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $279 MSRP).

Radeon RX 5600 XT

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($279 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
✅Delivers 35.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 48.2 vs 35.6 G3D/$ ($279 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

GeForce GTX 1070

2016

Radeon RX 5600 XT

2020

Why buy it

✅22.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($279 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
✅Delivers 35.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 48.2 vs 35.6 G3D/$ ($279 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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35.8% HIGHER MSRP
$379 MSRPvs$279 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 35.6 vs 48.2 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $279 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1070 better than Radeon RX 5600 XT?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce GTX 1070 averages 22.6% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 13,507 vs 13,453 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1070 is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon RX 5600 XT is a 2020 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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 RX 5600 XT is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2016, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 7nm process instead of 16nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

GeForce GTX 1070 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 1070 is about 35.8% more expensive on MSRP at $379 MSRP versus $279 MSRP, and you are getting 22.6% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.4% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 5600 XT really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does Radeon RX 5600 XT make more sense than GeForce GTX 1070?

Yes. Radeon RX 5600 XT 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, future-proofing, and staying closer to $279 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1070. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1070 currently gives you 0.4% higher G3D Mark and 22.6% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon RX 5600 XT 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

Radeon RX 5600 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070	Radeon RX 5600 XT
1080p
low	143 FPS	93 FPS
medium	128 FPS	82 FPS
high	111 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	46 FPS
1440p
low	123 FPS	80 FPS
medium	103 FPS	69 FPS
high	89 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	36 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	32 FPS
medium	57 FPS	29 FPS
high	39 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	19 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070	Radeon RX 5600 XT
1080p
low	210 FPS	225 FPS
medium	176 FPS	194 FPS
high	145 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	149 FPS
medium	106 FPS	124 FPS
high	86 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	61 FPS	81 FPS
medium	51 FPS	69 FPS
high	48 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	39 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070	Radeon RX 5600 XT
1080p
low	608 FPS	605 FPS
medium	486 FPS	484 FPS
high	405 FPS	404 FPS
ultra	304 FPS	303 FPS
1440p
low	456 FPS	454 FPS
medium	365 FPS	363 FPS
high	304 FPS	303 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	227 FPS
4K
low	304 FPS	303 FPS
medium	243 FPS	242 FPS
high	203 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	152 FPS	151 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070	Radeon RX 5600 XT
1080p
low	395 FPS	247 FPS
medium	332 FPS	210 FPS
high	278 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	145 FPS
1440p
low	328 FPS	192 FPS
medium	275 FPS	170 FPS
high	217 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	178 FPS	111 FPS
4K
low	177 FPS	105 FPS
medium	139 FPS	88 FPS
high	127 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	56 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1070 and Radeon RX 5600 XT

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 RX 5600 XT

The Radeon RX 5600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1130 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,453 points. Launch price was $279.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1070 scores 13,507 and the Radeon RX 5600 XT reaches 13,453 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 5600 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600 XT). Raw compute: 6.463 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 7.188 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600 XT). Boost clocks: 1683 MHz vs 1560 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Radeon RX 5600 XT
G3D Mark Score	13,507	13,453
Architecture	Pascal	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	16 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1920	2304+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.463 TFLOPS	7.188 TFLOPS+11%
Boost Clock	1683 MHz+8%	1560 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	120	144+20%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5600 XT is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1070 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 RX 5600 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Radeon RX 5600 XT
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
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 RX 5600 XT has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1070 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 336 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600 XT) — a 31.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 5600 XT. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600 XT) — the Radeon RX 5600 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Radeon RX 5600 XT
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	336 GB/s+31%
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 12 (Radeon RX 5600 XT). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Radeon RX 5600 XT
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1070) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600 XT). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600 XT).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Radeon RX 5600 XT
Encoder	NVENC 6th gen	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 draws 150W versus the Radeon RX 5600 XT's 150W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX 5600 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 450W (Radeon RX 5600 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Radeon RX 5600 XT
TDP	150W	150W
Recommended PSU	500W	450W-10%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	90.0	89.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1070 launched at $379 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 5600 XT launched at $279. The Radeon RX 5600 XT costs 26.4% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 35.6 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 48.2 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) — the Radeon RX 5600 XT offers 35.4% better value. The Radeon RX 5600 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).