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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

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APart A

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1070

  • Blender render score 474 samples/min
  • Video memory 8 GB
  • Board power 150 W
VS

BPart B

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1080

  • Blender render score 508 samples/min
  • Video memory 8 GB
  • Board power 180 W
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a graphics card. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 319 GPUs in our database.

Measured performance

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 is 7% faster in the Blender benchmark

ANVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070474

Median of 28 submissions

BNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080508

Median of 14 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 4Average: 32Highest: 93

Gaming

A18%Basic
B18%Basic

Too close to call

Office Work

A52%Fair
B49%Fair

Too close to call

Daily Use

A33%Basic
B32%Basic

Too close to call

Content Creation

A19%Basic
B20%Basic

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Too close to call

Both parts score within a few points. Choose on price, availability and the use case that matters most to you.

ANVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070

31/100

BNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080

30/100

ANVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070

Advantages

  • Board power 150 W vs 180 W (17% lower)

Disadvantages

  • Shader units 1920 vs 2560 (25% lower)
  • Blender render score 474 samples/min vs 508 samples/min (7% lower)
  • Boost clock 1683 MHz vs 1733 MHz (3% lower)

BNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080

Advantages

  • Shader units 2560 vs 1920 (33% higher)
  • Blender render score 508 samples/min vs 474 samples/min (7% higher)
  • Boost clock 1733 MHz vs 1683 MHz (3% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Board power 180 W vs 150 W (20% higher)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationANVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070BNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.474 samples/min508 samples/min Better +7%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.2814
Memory
Video memory8 GB8 GB
Memory typeGDDR5GDDR5X
Memory bus256 bit256 bit
Cores & clocks
Shader units19202560 Better +33%
Boost clock1683 MHz1733 MHz Better +3%
Power
Board power150 W Better180 W
Platform
ArchitecturePascalPascal
Release year20162016
Launch price$379$599

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 at a glance

This page compares the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 posts a median render score of 508 against 474 for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, making it 7% faster. The medians are based on 14 and 28 community submissions.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070: 8 GB video memory, GDDR5, 1683 MHz boost clock, 150 W board power, released in 2016, launched at $379. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080: 8 GB video memory, GDDR5X, 1733 MHz boost clock, 180 W board power, released in 2016, launched at $599.

GeForce GTX 1070 vs GeForce GTX 1080 FAQ

Which is faster, the GeForce GTX 1070 or the GeForce GTX 1080?

In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 posts a median render score of 508 against 474 for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, making it 7% faster. The medians are based on 14 and 28 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the GeForce GTX 1070 or the GeForce GTX 1080?

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 is rated at 180 W and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 at 150 W, so the GeForce GTX 1070 draws 20% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the GeForce GTX 1070 and the GeForce GTX 1080 cost at launch?

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 launched at $379 and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 at $599. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the GeForce GTX 1070 or the GeForce GTX 1080 better for gaming?

Our gaming scores for the two are within a few points of each other (18 and 18 out of 100). Blender is a rendering benchmark, so also look at independent game benchmarks.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.