NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1070 vs Radeon Vega II 6CU 5300G
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
AMD
Vega II 6CU 5300G
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GTX 1070 and Vega II 6CU 5300G across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗Vega II 6CU 5300G outperforms GTX 1070 by 7% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+7%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce GTX 1070 vs Radeon Vega II 6CU 5300G: key takeaway
The comparison of GTX 1070 and Vega II 6CU 5300G shows a 7% advantage for Vega II 6CU 5300G in gaming performance, while GTX 1070 may still be stronger in value for money. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
NVIDIA
AMDPerformance
Price / performance
4144
100100
COMPARISON RESULT
GTX 1070 is the best overall choice
GTX 1070 leads in combined game performance. GTX 1070 offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
GTX 1070 leads in the combined performance index
Vega II 6CU 5300G costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 216–221of 319
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
Radeon Vega II 6CU 5300G
113 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
Radeon Vega II 6CU 5300G
100/100 · Price $119The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares GTX 1070 and Vega II 6CU 5300G with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
41
44Better
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
36
38Better
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
34
36Better
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
91Better
51
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
62Better
58
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares GTX 1070 and Vega II 6CU 5300G with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4a
HDMIHDMI 2.0HDMI 2.1
Device classDesktopDesktop
Max monitors54
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
USB Type-CNoNo
DirectX12.112.2
Vulkan1.41.2
OpenGL4.64.6
TFLOPS6.463Better1.54
Power consumption150 W—
Clock speed1506 - 1683 MHzBetter300 - 1700 MHz
Memory typeGDDR5SMA
Power connector8 pinIntegrated (shared power)
Release date20162021
ArchitecturePascalNot publicly specified
ThicknessDual-slotVaries by board
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 6.1OpenCL 3.0
Launch price$239—
Shader units / cores1920Not publicly specified
Base clock1506 MHzBetter300 MHz
Boost clock1683 MHz1700 MHzBetter
VRAM8 GB GDDR5- SMA
Memory frequency8 GHz—
Memory bus256 bitSystem memory interface
Memory bandwidth256 GB/s—
InterfacePCIe 3x16IGP
Power consumption150 W—
Process node16 nm7 nmBetter
Recommended PSU450 WVaries by board
Length267 mmVaries by board
Die size314 mm²Not publicly specified
Memory cacheL1 48 KB, L2 2 MBNot publicly specified
Transistor count7200 millionNot publicly specified
UpscalingNot supportedFSR
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares GTX 1070 and Vega II 6CU 5300G across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
GTX 1070Vega II 6CU 5300G
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
23 FPSEstimated 66%
21 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
19 FPSEstimated 66%
18 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
13 FPSEstimated 64%
14 FPSEstimated 66%
4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 57%
8 FPSEstimated 66%
Black Myth: WukongGTX 107023 FPSEstimated 66%Vega II 6CU 5300G21 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 107019 FPSEstimated 66%Vega II 6CU 5300G18 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 107013 FPSEstimated 64%Vega II 6CU 5300G14 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 10705 FPSEstimated 57%Vega II 6CU 5300G8 FPSEstimated 66%
Call of Duty: WarzoneGTX 107023 FPSEstimated 66%Vega II 6CU 5300G21 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 107019 FPSEstimated 66%Vega II 6CU 5300G18 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 107013 FPSEstimated 64%Vega II 6CU 5300G14 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 10705 FPSEstimated 57%Vega II 6CU 5300G8 FPSEstimated 66%
Counter-Strike 2GTX 1070191 FPSEstimated 74%Vega II 6CU 5300G180 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1070135 FPSEstimated 74%Vega II 6CU 5300G127 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 107097 FPSEstimated 72%Vega II 6CU 5300G99 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 107032 FPSEstimated 65%Vega II 6CU 5300G49 FPSEstimated 74%
Cyberpunk 2077GTX 1070124 FPSEstimated 74%Vega II 6CU 5300G116 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1070106 FPSEstimated 74%Vega II 6CU 5300G100 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 107070 FPSEstimated 72%Vega II 6CU 5300G71 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 107021 FPSEstimated 65%Vega II 6CU 5300G33 FPSEstimated 74%
Forza Horizon 5GTX 1070156 FPSEstimated 80%Vega II 6CU 5300G147 FPSEstimated 80%GTX 1070101 FPSEstimated 74%Vega II 6CU 5300G95 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 107087 FPSEstimated 72%Vega II 6CU 5300G89 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 107047 FPSEstimated 65%Vega II 6CU 5300G72 FPSEstimated 74%
God of War RagnarökGTX 107023 FPSEstimated 66%Vega II 6CU 5300G21 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 107019 FPSEstimated 66%Vega II 6CU 5300G18 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 107013 FPSEstimated 64%Vega II 6CU 5300G14 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 10705 FPSEstimated 57%Vega II 6CU 5300G8 FPSEstimated 66%
Hogwarts LegacyGTX 1070101 FPSEstimated 74%Vega II 6CU 5300G95 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 107084 FPSEstimated 74%Vega II 6CU 5300G80 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 107063 FPSEstimated 72%Vega II 6CU 5300G64 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 107022 FPSEstimated 65%Vega II 6CU 5300G33 FPSEstimated 74%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024GTX 107023 FPSEstimated 66%Vega II 6CU 5300G21 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 107019 FPSEstimated 66%Vega II 6CU 5300G18 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 107013 FPSEstimated 64%Vega II 6CU 5300G14 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 10705 FPSEstimated 57%Vega II 6CU 5300G8 FPSEstimated 66%
Monster Hunter WildsGTX 107023 FPSEstimated 66%Vega II 6CU 5300G21 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 107019 FPSEstimated 66%Vega II 6CU 5300G18 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 107013 FPSEstimated 64%Vega II 6CU 5300G14 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 10705 FPSEstimated 57%Vega II 6CU 5300G8 FPSEstimated 66%
StarfieldGTX 107023 FPSEstimated 66%Vega II 6CU 5300G21 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 107019 FPSEstimated 66%Vega II 6CU 5300G18 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 107013 FPSEstimated 64%Vega II 6CU 5300G14 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 10705 FPSEstimated 57%Vega II 6CU 5300G8 FPSEstimated 66%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares GTX 1070 and Vega II 6CU 5300G with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 10041447%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 10047462%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100494411%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 100680200%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 100910200%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares GTX 1070 and Vega II 6CU 5300G with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100534419%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100524417%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100494411%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100564424%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100494411%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares GTX 1070 and Vega II 6CU 5300G with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.112.2
Vulkan1.41.2
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingNot supportedFSR
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 6.1OpenCL 3.0
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares GTX 1070 and Vega II 6CU 5300G with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitecturePascalNot publicly specified
Process node16 nm7 nmBetter
Release date20162021
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares GTX 1070 and Vega II 6CU 5300G with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count7200 millionNot publicly specified
Die size314 mm²Not publicly specified
Shader units / cores1920Not publicly specified
Base clock1506 MHzBetter300 MHz
Boost clock1683 MHz1700 MHzBetter
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares GTX 1070 and Vega II 6CU 5300G with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 3x16IGP
Length267 mmVaries by board
ThicknessDual-slotVaries by board
Recommended PSU450 WVaries by board
Power connector8 pinIntegrated (shared power)
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares GTX 1070 and Vega II 6CU 5300G with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.0HDMI 2.1
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4a
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors54
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares GTX 1070 and Vega II 6CU 5300G with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM8 GB GDDR5- SMA
Memory typeGDDR5SMA
Memory bus256 bitSystem memory interface
TFLOPS6.463Better1.54
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: GTX 1070 or Vega II 6CU 5300G?+
GTX 1070 has the higher overall gaming score, while GTX 1070 offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
GTX 1070 is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
GTX 1070 is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
GTX 1070 offers more overall performance, while GTX 1070 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
GTX 1070 is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
GTX 1070 is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
GTX 1070 leads in combined 1440p performance. GTX 1070 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
GTX 1070 is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
GTX 1070 is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
GTX 1070 is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to GTX 1070 if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.