NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 vs AMD Radeon RX Vega 56
The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is the faster card by roughly 5%. Here is how the two compare across every spec that matters for gaming.
| Specification | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 | AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 21/100 | 22/100 |
| Tier | C | C |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Power draw (TDP) | 150 W | 210 W |
| Launch MSRP | $379 | $399 |
| Performance per $100 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Release year | 2016 | 2017 |
| DLSS | — No | — No |
| FSR | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| XeSS | — No | — No |
| Ray tracing | — No | — No |
Which should you buy?
The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is the stronger performer of the two, and it is the default choice if raw frame rate is what you care about. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 draws 60W less, so it is easier on your power supply and case cooling — check the PSU calculator before committing. On launch pricing, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 offers better performance per dollar.