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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070

Graphics Processor

GP104

Cores

1920

TMUs

120

ROPs

64

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 leverages NVIDIA's advanced GPU architecture to deliver high-performance computing capabilities. With 8 GB of memory size, 1920 cores, 256 bit bus width, this graphics card is engineered for demanding applications.

Performance benchmarks show the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 competing effectively against both higher-end and mainstream alternatives. The graphics processor, graphics card, clock speeds, memory, render config, theoretical performance, board design, graphics features features enhance overall system efficiency and reliability.

Key specifications include GP104 graphics processor, 1920 cores, 120 tmus and more. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is designed to meet the needs of users requiring robust graphics performance for modern applications and workloads.

Technical Specifications

Graphics Processor

GP104

Cores

1920

TMUs

120

ROPs

64

Memory Size

8 GB

Memory Type

GDDR5

Bus Width

256 bit

Detailed Information

Graphics Processor

GPU NameGP104
GPU VariantGP104-200-A1
ArchitecturePascal
FoundryTSMC
Process Size16 nm
Transistors7,200 million
Density22.9M / mm²
Die Size314 mm²
Chip PackageBGA-2150

Graphics Card

Release DateJun 10th, 2016
GenerationGeForce 10
PredecessorGeForce 900
SuccessorGeForce 20
ProductionEnd-of-life
Launch Price379 USD
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16
Reviews125 in our database

Clock Speeds

Base Clock1506 MHz
Boost Clock1683 MHz
Memory Clock2002 MHz8 Gbps effective

Memory

Memory Size8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Bus256 bit
Bandwidth256.3 GB/s

Render Config

Shading Units1920
TMUs120
ROPs64
SM Count15
L1 Cache48 KB (per SM)
L2 Cache2 MB

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate107.7 GPixel/s
Texture Rate202.0 GTexel/s
FP16 (half)101.0 GFLOPS (1:64)
FP32 (float)6.463 TFLOPS
FP64 (double)202.0 GFLOPS (1:32)

Board Design

Slot WidthDual-slot
Length267 mm10.5 inches
Height112 mm4.4 inches
Width40 mm1.6 inches
TDP150 W
Suggested PSU450 W
Outputs1x DVI1x HDMI 2.03x DisplayPort 1.4a
Power Connectors1x 8-pin
Board NumberPG411 SKU 20

Graphics Features

DirectX12 (12_1)
OpenGL4.6
OpenCL3.0
Vulkan1.3
CUDA6.1
Shader Model6.8

Performance Comparison

Relative Performance Benchmarks

GeForce RTX 5090692%
GeForce RTX 4090528%
GeForce RTX 5080456%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER407%
GeForce RTX 4080404%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX403%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti398%
Radeon RX 9070 XT380%
Radeon RX 7900 XT347%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti341%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER341%
Radeon RX 9070340%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti312%
GeForce RTX 5070309%
GeForce RTX 3090304%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti300%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER291%
Radeon RX 7900 GRE286%
Radeon RX 6950 XT281%
GeForce RTX 4070278%
Radeon RX 6900 XT275%
GeForce RTX 3080270%
Radeon RX 7800 XT270%
Radeon RX 6800 XT260%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB241%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB240%
Radeon RX 7700 XT236%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB229%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti229%
Radeon RX 6800221%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB216%
GeForce RTX 3070214%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti212%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB211%
GeForce RTX 5060208%
Radeon RX 6750 XT203%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti187%
Radeon RX 6700 XT184%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER171%
Radeon RX 7600 XT169%
GeForce RTX 4060169%
Arc B580169%
GeForce RTX 5050164%
GeForce RTX 2080163%
Radeon RX 6650 XT159%
Radeon RX 7600159%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER152%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti150%
Arc A770150%
GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB144%
Radeon RX 6600 XT142%
Radeon VII142%
Arc A750139%
Radeon RX 5700 XT136%
GeForce RTX 2070134%
Radeon RX 6600128%
Arc A580124%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER124%
Radeon RX Vega 64119%
GeForce RTX 2060115%
Radeon RX 5700114%
GeForce GTX 1080112%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti110%
Radeon RX 5600 XT109%
Radeon RX Vega 56104%
GeForce GTX 1070Current GPU100%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER95%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti95%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti90%
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB89%
Radeon R9 FURY X88%
GeForce GTX 166087%
Radeon RX 59082%
Radeon R9 FURY80%
GeForce GTX 98079%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER78%
Radeon RX 6500 XT77%
Radeon RX 5500 XT77%
Radeon RX 58076%
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB74%
Radeon R9 390X73%
GeForce GTX 69072%
Radeon RX 48072%
Radeon HD 799071%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti70%
GeForce GTX 97068%
Radeon R9 290X68%
Radeon R9 39067%
Radeon RX 57066%
Radeon R9 29063%
Radeon RX 47062%
GeForce GTX 165058%
Radeon RX 640057%
Arc A38056%
GeForce GTX 78056%
Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition51%
GeForce GTX 59051%
Radeon R9 280X50%
Radeon HD 699049%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti47%
GeForce GTX 68045%
Radeon R9 38045%
Radeon HD 797045%
GeForce GTX 77045%
Radeon R9 28545%
GeForce GTX 96043%
GeForce GTX 67042%
Radeon HD 597038%
GeForce GTX 163038%
Radeon HD 795037%
GeForce GTX 105037%
GeForce GTX 76037%
GeForce GTX 58037%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti37%
Radeon R9 270X36%
Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition35%
GeForce GTX 95035%
Radeon RX 56033%
GeForce GTX 57033%
GeForce GTX 66032%
Radeon RX 46032%
Radeon R7 37032%
Radeon HD 697031%
GeForce GTX 48030%
Radeon HD 785029%
GeForce GTX 29529%
Radeon HD 695028%
GeForce GTX 750 Ti28%
Radeon HD 4870 X227%
GeForce GTX 560 Ti27%
Radeon HD 587026%
Radeon HD 687025%
GeForce GTX 47024%
GeForce GTX 650 Ti23%
Radeon HD 585022%
GeForce GTX 28521%
Radeon HD 685020%
GeForce GTX 28019%
Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition19%
GeForce GTX 27519%
GeForce GT 103019%
GeForce GTX 46018%
Radeon HD 489018%
Radeon HD 679018%
Radeon HD 583017%
GeForce GTX 65016%
GeForce GTX 550 Ti16%
Radeon HD 487015%
GeForce GTX 26015%
Radeon HD 577015%
Radeon HD 775015%
Radeon HD 575013%
GeForce GTS 45013%
GeForce GTS 25012%
Radeon HD 485012%
Radeon HD 477011%
Radeon HD 483011%
Radeon HD 667010%
GeForce 9800 GT10%
GeForce GT 64010%
Radeon HD 56709%
GeForce 9600 GT8%
GeForce GT 2407%
GeForce GT 4407%
Radeon HD 46707%
Radeon HD 55706%
GeForce GT 4306%
GeForce GT 2205%
GeForce GT 5204%
Radeon HD 64504%
Radeon HD 54503%
Radeon HD 45502%
GeForce 9400 GT2%
GeForce 2102%
GeForce GTX 1070Current GPU100%
GeForce GTX 1070Current GPU100%

Frequently Asked Questions About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070

Common Questions About This Graphics Card

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 features 8 GB of GDDR5 graphics memory. This 8 GB VRAM capacity provides ample memory for modern gaming and professional applications, allowing for high-resolution textures and smooth performance in demanding workloads. The generous memory allocation ensures excellent performance in memory-intensive tasks like 4K gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is equipped with 1920 cores, delivering powerful parallel processing capabilities. These cores handle complex graphics computations, enabling smooth gameplay, fast rendering, and efficient multitasking across various applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 utilizes a 256 bit memory interface, which determines the data transfer rate between the GPU and its memory. This 256 bit bus width, combined with GDDR5, ensures fast memory access and excellent performance in memory-intensive applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is built on NVIDIA's Pascal architecture. This architecture represents a significant advancement in graphics processing technology, offering improved performance per watt, enhanced features, and better support for modern gaming technologies and APIs.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 150 W, which indicates its typical power consumption under load. This power requirement means you'll need a compatible power supply unit with adequate wattage and the necessary PCIe power connectors to run this graphics card effectively.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 delivers strong gaming performance suitable for modern titles at various resolutions. Performance benchmarks show it competing effectively in its class. With 8 GB and 1920, this graphics card can handle AAA games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions with high settings, while also supporting 4K gaming at adjusted quality settings depending on the title.

To use the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, you'll need a compatible motherboard with a PCIe x16 slot (PCIe 3.0 or 4.0), a power supply unit with sufficient wattage (recommended 150 W TDP or higher), and adequate case space for the graphics card. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is compatible with modern operating systems including Windows 10/11 and Linux distributions with proper drivers. Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for optimal performance.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is an excellent choice for gaming, content creation, and general graphics workloads. With 8 GB and 1920, it's well-suited for real-time ray tracing, DLSS technology, video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking. Whether you're building a gaming rig or a professional workstation, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 offers the performance needed for demanding applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 performs comparably to graphics cards like GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and Radeon RX 5600 XT. Performance benchmarks indicate that GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is approximately 10% faster, while Radeon RX 5600 XT is approximately 9% faster when compared to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070. For detailed side-by-side specifications and performance comparisons, use our comparison tools available on this page.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is fully supported by NVIDIA's latest driver suite (NVIDIA Game Ready and Studio drivers), which are regularly updated to optimize performance for new game releases and improve stability. NVIDIA provides comprehensive driver support with features like automatic updates, game optimizations, and performance monitoring tools to help you get the most out of your NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 graphics card.

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