GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
17,790
MSRP
$758
AVG Price
$160
Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
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.
Overview
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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for GeForce GTX 1070 SLI across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Apex Legends
Call of Duty: Warzone
Civilization VI
Counter-Strike 2
Dota 2
Hogwarts Legacy
League of Legends
Naraka: Bladepoint
Palworld
Path of Exile 2
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 1070 SLI specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI scores 17,790 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the High-End tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Pascal architecture (codename: Pascal GP104 SLI), manufactured on a 16 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 3840 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels). Boost clock reaches 1683 MHz from a base of 1506 MHz.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 17,790 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Pascal |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Pascal GP104 SLI |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 16 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 3840 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1683 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1506 MHz |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 14400 Million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #142 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 256 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 8 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 256-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 256 GB/s |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 12.1, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.5— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12.1 |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.3 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.5 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 6.1 (2x) |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | 2-Way SLI |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 3x DP, 1x DVI, 1x HDMI — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (2x), decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 (2x)— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI |
|---|---|
| DP PortsNumber of DP display connectors | 3x |
| DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors | 1x |
| HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | NVENC 5.0 (2x) |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | PureVideo HD VP7 (2x) |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI draws 300 Watt under load (TDP) — a 750W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 2x 8-pin. Physical size: 267mm long, 112mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 2100g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 80°C under load.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 300 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 750W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 2x 8-pin |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 267mm |
| Card Height | 112mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Weight | 2100g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 45°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 80°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $160 (MSRP: $758), the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI delivers 111 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #142 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $758 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $160 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #142 |
| Release Date | August 16 2016 |
| Release Year | 2016 |
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