NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile38% better
33,99633% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1070
24,65224% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile has 38% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1070 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
No data available
GeForce GTX 1070
65.0440% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 1070 has 40% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2021. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA104) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3070 Mobile has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 448 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 3070 Mobile includes 5,120 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,110 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,560 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 160 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 80 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 160 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 40 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 115 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The RTX 3070 Mobile has the 63rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 32.50% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q2 2016 with a MSRP of $379. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP104) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 1070 has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 2,002 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 256.3 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The GTX 1070 includes 1,920 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,506 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,683 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 120 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 1070 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 150 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GTX 1070 has the 95th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 23.57% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 24,652 score and $379 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 65.04. This is the 50th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce RTX 3070 MobileGeForce GTX 1070
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAmperePascal
Market SegmentMobileDesktop
Release DateQ1 2021Q2 2016
Launch Price (MSRP)--$379
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for Black Myth: Wukong
Black Myth: Wukong
GeForce RTX 3070 MobileGeForce GTX 1070
Low - 1080p
80 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
60 FPS
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High - 1080p
46 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
24 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
18 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
10 FPS
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile38% better
33,99633% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1070
24,65224% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile has 38% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1070 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is ranked 63rd with a score of 33,996, and the GeForce GTX 1070 is ranked 95th with a score of 24,652.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
No data available
GeForce GTX 1070
65.0440% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 1070 has 99% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

GeForce GTX 1070's 65.04 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Mobile34,875.5+3%
Radeon RX 7600S34,217.5+1%
GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile33,996
Radeon RX 6700M33,497-1%
Radeon RX 6650M32,846-3%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti27,503-19%
GeForce RTX 206027,162.5-20%
GeForce GTX 107024,652-27%
Radeon RX 59023,362.5-31%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti23,057-32%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce RTX 3070 MobileGeForce GTX 1070
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
9,619
(+63.14%)
5,896
3DMark Time Spy Score
9,681
(+70.47%)
5,679
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
136,558
(+27.7%)
106,934
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
25,477.5
(+39.56%)
18,255
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
89,814.5
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
26,152
(+34.46%)
19,449
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
175.7
(+29.19%)
136
PassMark G3D Mark
15,473
(+14.61%)
13,500
PassMark G2D Mark
653
860
(+31.7%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce RTX 3070 MobileGeForce GTX 1070
CodenameGA104GP104
ArchitectureAmperePascal
Process Size8 nm16 nm
Transistors17,400 million7,200 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce RTX 3070 MobileGeForce GTX 1070
Memory Size8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth448 Gb/s256.3 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,750 MHz2,002 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit256 bit
L1 Cache128 KB48 KB
L2 Cache4 MB2 MB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce RTX 3070 MobileGeForce GTX 1070
Slots--2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)115 W150 W
Suggested PSU--450 W
Power Connectors--1x 8-pin
OutputsDevice DependentDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce RTX 3070 MobileGeForce GTX 1070
CUDA Cores5,1201,920
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)4015
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)160120
Render Output Units (ROP)8064
Tensor Cores160--
Ray Tracing Cores40--
Core Clock Speed1,110 MHz1,506 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,560 MHz1,683 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce RTX 3070 MobileGeForce GTX 1070
Pixel Fill Rate124.8 GPixel/s107.7 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate249.6 GTexel/s202 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance15.97 TFLOPS6.46 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance249.6 GFLOPS202 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce RTX 3070 MobileGeForce GTX 1070
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.