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 SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is based on the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB (RDNA 4) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 322 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 SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is based on the graphics chip Navi 44 XT, which comes from the RDNA 4 architecture. |
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| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 | GPU | SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB |
| GP104-200-A1 | GPU Chip | Navi 44 XT |
| Pascal | Architecture | RDNA 4 |
| 15 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 32 |
| 1920 | Shader | 2048 |
| 64 | Render Output Units | 64 |
| 120 | Texture Units | 128 |
| 0 | Raytracing Cores | 32 |
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 SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is 20.1 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.518 GHz. |
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| 8 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
| GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
| 2.002 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.518 GHz |
| 8.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 20.1 Gbps |
| 256 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 322 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 | 1.700 GHz |
| 1.683 GHz | Boost Clock | 3.130 GHz |
| Avg (Game) Clock | 2.53 GHz | |
| 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 SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB has 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 150 W (Reference). |
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| 150 W | TDP | 150 W (Reference) |
| -- | TDP (up) | -- |
| 94 °C | Tjunction max | Unknown |
| 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is equipped with a total of 1 Radial main fans. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB has 2 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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| Radial | Fan-Type | Axial |
| 1 x 70 mm | Fan 1 | 2 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 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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| 4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
| 2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
| 1x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 2x HDMI v2.1b |
| 3x DP v1.4 | DP Ports | 1x DP v2.1a |
| 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 SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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| 7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
| 12_1 | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
| No | Raytracing | Yes |
| 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 | Decode / Encode |
| Decode | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
| Decode | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
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 SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 5 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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| 267 mm | Length | 200 mm |
| 111 mm | Height | 122 mm |
| 38 mm | Width | 41 mm |
| 2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
| -- | Weight | -- |
| PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 5 x 16 |
| No | SFF-Ready | No |
Additional dataThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 has been manufactured with a structure width of 16 nanometers since Q2/2016. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB came on the market in Q4/2025 and will have a structure width of 4 nanometers manufactured. |
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| -- | Part-no | 11350-05-20G |
| Q2/2016 | Release date | Q4/2025 |
| 379 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 299 $ (Reference) |
| 16 nm | Structure size | 4 nm |
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
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