NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070

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Performance
24,65224% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1070 has 24% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

Performance per dollar
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.

Specs at a glance
Memory8 GB GDDR5
Slots2 slots
TDP150 W
Release DateQ2 2016
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Summary

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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.

InfoValue
ManufacturerNVIDIA
ArchitecturePascal
Market SegmentDesktop
Release DateQ2 2016
Launch Price (MSRP)$379
Production StatusEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved by the GeForce GTX 1070 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.

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Frames Per SecondHigher is better
Cost Per FrameLower is better
Low - 720p141 FPS$2.69 CPF
Medium - 1080p106 FPS$3.58 CPF
High - 1080p75 FPS$5.08 CPF
Ultra - 1080p58 FPS$6.55 CPF
QHD - 1440p40 FPS$9.48 CPF
4K UHD - 2160p21 FPS$17.71 CPF
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

GeForce GTX 1070's 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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GeForce GTX 1070's 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.

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
24,65224% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1070 has 24% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

The GeForce GTX 1070 is ranked 95th with a score of 24,652.

Performance per dollar
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.

The GeForce GTX 1070 is ranked 50th with a performance per dollar of 65.04.

Compare Performance

GeForce GTX 1070's average score in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, more powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce GTX 108029,263+19%
Radeon RX Vega 5629,086+18%
GeForce RTX 306028,375+15%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti27,503+12%
GeForce RTX 206027,162.5+10%
GeForce GTX 107024,652
Radeon RX 59023,362.5-5%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti23,057-6%
Radeon RX 6500 XT22,954-7%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti22,891.5-7%

Compare Value For Money

GeForce GTX 1070's average performance per dollar in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score generally implies better value for your money.

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the GeForce GTX 1070's average performance scores across industry-standard GPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkValue
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
5,896
3DMark Time Spy Score
5,679
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
106,934
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
18,255
3DMark 11 Performance Score
19,449
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
136
PassMark G3D Mark
13,500
PassMark G2D Mark
860
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Processor Details

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

SpecValue
CodenameGP104
ArchitecturePascal
Process Size16 nm
Transistors7,200 million

Board Compatibility

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

SpecValue
Slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)150 W
Suggested PSU450 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin
OutputsDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a

Memory Details

Memory specifications like its 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.

SpecValue
Memory Size8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Bandwidth256.3 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,002 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit
L1 Cache48 KB
L2 Cache2 MB

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.

SpecValue
CUDA Cores1,920
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)15
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)120
Render Output Units (ROP)64
Core Clock Speed1,506 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,683 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.

SpecValue
Pixel Fill Rate107.7 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate202 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance6.46 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance202 GFLOPS

API Support

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

SpecValue
DirectX12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.0
OpenGL4.6
Shader Model6.8

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