GPU comparison with benchmarksThe MSI GeForce GTX 1070 ARMOR 8G is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (Pascal) and has 8 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 256 GB/s.
The PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 16CU 4GB GDDR5 OC is based on the AMD Radeon RX 560 (16 CU) (GCN 4) and has 4 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 112 GB/s. |
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GPUThe MSI GeForce GTX 1070 ARMOR 8G has the GP104-200-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Pascal architecture. The PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 16CU 4GB GDDR5 OC is based on the graphics chip Polaris 21 XT, which comes from the GCN 4 architecture. |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1070 ARMOR 8G | GPU | PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 16CU 4GB GDDR5 OC |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 560 (16 CU) |
GP104-200-A1 | GPU Chip | Polaris 21 XT |
Pascal | Architecture | GCN 4 |
15 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 16 |
1920 | Shader | 1024 |
64 | Render Output Units | 16 |
120 | Texture Units | 64 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the MSI GeForce GTX 1070 ARMOR 8G clocks at 2.002 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 8.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 16CU 4GB GDDR5 OC is 7.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.750 GHz. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 4 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
2.002 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.750 GHz |
8.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 7.0 Gbps |
256 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 112 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 128 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.506 GHz | Base Clock | 1.175 GHz |
1.683 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.288 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe MSI GeForce GTX 1070 ARMOR 8G is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 150 W. The PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 16CU 4GB GDDR5 OC has PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 75 W. |
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150 W | TDP | 75 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
94 °C | Tjunction max | 97 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce GTX 1070 ARMOR 8G is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 16CU 4GB GDDR5 OC has 1 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 100 mm | Fan 1 | 1 x 90 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the MSI GeForce GTX 1070 ARMOR 8G. The PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 16CU 4GB GDDR5 OC supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
1x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0b |
3x DP v1.4 | DP Ports | 1x DP v1.4 |
1 | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the MSI GeForce GTX 1070 ARMOR 8G it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 16CU 4GB GDDR5 OC is 5120x2880 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 5120x2880 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12 |
No | Raytracing | No |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
No LED lighting | LED | No LED lighting |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
No | AV1 | No |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe MSI GeForce GTX 1070 ARMOR 8G is connected to the system via PCIe 3.0 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 16CU 4GB GDDR5 OC needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3.0 x 8 Lanes interface. |
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279 mm | Length | 225 mm |
140 mm | Height | 128 mm |
37 mm | Width | 38 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
832 g | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 8 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce GTX 1070 ARMOR 8G has been manufactured with a structure width of 16 nanometers since Q2/2016. The PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 16CU 4GB GDDR5 OC came on the market in Q2/2017 and will have a structure width of 14 nanometers manufactured. |
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-- | Part-no | AXRX 560 4GBD5-DH/OC |
Q2/2016 | Release date | Q2/2017 |
379 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 99 $ (Reference) |
16 nm | Structure size | 14 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 ARMOR 8G
8 GB GDDR5 |
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PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 16CU 4GB GDDR5 OC
4 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 ARMOR 8G
8 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 ARMOR 8G
8 GB GDDR5 |
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PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 16CU 4GB GDDR5 OC
4 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 ARMOR 8G
8 GB GDDR5 |
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PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 16CU 4GB GDDR5 OC
4 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 ARMOR 8G
8 GB GDDR5 |
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PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 16CU 4GB GDDR5 OC
4 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 ARMOR 8G
8 GB GDDR5 |
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PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 16CU 4GB GDDR5 OC
4 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 ARMOR 8G
8 GB GDDR5 |
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PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 16CU 4GB GDDR5 OC
4 GB GDDR5 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 ARMOR 8G
8 GB GDDR5 |
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PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 560 16CU 4GB GDDR5 OC
4 GB GDDR5 |