GPU comparison with benchmarksThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (Pascal) and has 8 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 256 GB/s.
The AMD Radeon RX 480 is based on the AMD Radeon RX 480 (Ellesmere) and has 8 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 256 GB/s. |
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GPUThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 has the GP104-200-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Pascal architecture. The AMD Radeon RX 480 is based on the graphics chip Polaris 10 XT, which comes from the Ellesmere architecture. |
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 | GPU | AMD Radeon RX 480 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 480 |
GP104-200-A1 | GPU Chip | Polaris 10 XT |
Pascal | Architecture | Ellesmere |
15 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 36 |
1920 | Shader | 2304 |
64 | Render Output Units | 32 |
120 | Texture Units | 144 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 clocks at 2.002 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 8.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the AMD Radeon RX 480 is 8.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.000 GHz. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
2.002 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.000 GHz |
8.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 8.0 Gbps |
256 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 256 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 256 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 | 1.120 GHz |
1.683 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.266 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 150 W. The AMD Radeon RX 480 has 1 x 6-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 150 W. |
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150 W | TDP | 150 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
94 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is equipped with a total of 1 Radial main fans. The AMD Radeon RX 480 has 1 Radial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Radial | Fan-Type | Radial |
1 x 70 mm | Fan 1 | 1 x 65 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070. The AMD Radeon RX 480 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 | 3x DP v1.4a |
1 | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the AMD Radeon RX 480 is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12_0 |
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 | No |
Decode | VP9 | No |
DimensionsThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is connected to the system via PCIe 3.0 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The AMD Radeon RX 480 needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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267 mm | Length | 240 mm |
111 mm | Height | 95 mm |
38 mm | Width | 35 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 has been manufactured with a structure width of 16 nanometers since Q2/2016. The AMD Radeon RX 480 came on the market in Q2/2016 and will have a structure width of 14 nanometers manufactured. |
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Q2/2016 | Release date | Q2/2016 |
379 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 199 $ (Reference) |
16 nm | Structure size | 14 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
8 GB GDDR5 |
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AMD Radeon RX 480
8 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
8 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
8 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
8 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
8 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
8 GB GDDR5 |
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AMD Radeon RX 480
8 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
8 GB GDDR5 |
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AMD Radeon RX 480
8 GB GDDR5 |
AMD Radeon RX 480
8 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
8 GB GDDR5 |
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AMD Radeon RX 480
8 GB GDDR5 |