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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 vs AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT

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

AMD

Radeon RX 5600 XT

  • Blender render score 517 samples/min
  • Video memory 6 GB
  • Board power 150 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

AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT is 9% faster in the Blender benchmark

ANVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070474

Median of 28 submissions

BAMD Radeon RX 5600 XT517

Median of 3 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
B17%Basic

Too close to call

Office Work

A52%Fair
B52%Fair

Too close to call

Daily Use

A33%Basic
B32%Basic

Too close to call

Content Creation

A19%Basic
B17%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

BAMD Radeon RX 5600 XT

30/100

ANVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070

Advantages

  • Video memory 8 GB vs 6 GB (33% higher)
  • Memory bus 256 bit vs 192 bit (33% higher)
  • Boost clock 1683 MHz vs 1560 MHz (8% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Shader units 1920 vs 2304 (17% lower)
  • Blender render score 474 samples/min vs 517 samples/min (8% lower)

BAMD Radeon RX 5600 XT

Advantages

  • Shader units 2304 vs 1920 (20% higher)
  • Blender render score 517 samples/min vs 474 samples/min (9% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Video memory 6 GB vs 8 GB (25% lower)
  • Memory bus 192 bit vs 256 bit (25% lower)
  • Boost clock 1560 MHz vs 1683 MHz (7% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationANVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070BAMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.474 samples/min517 samples/min Better +9%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.283
Memory
Video memory8 GB Better +33%6 GB
Memory typeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory bus256 bit Better +33%192 bit
Cores & clocks
Shader units19202304 Better +20%
Boost clock1683 MHz Better +8%1560 MHz
Power
Board power150 W150 W
Platform
ArchitecturePascalRDNA 1
Release year20162020
Launch price$379$279

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 vs AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT at a glance

This page compares the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 and the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT posts a median render score of 517 against 474 for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, making it 9% faster. The medians are based on 3 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. AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT: 6 GB video memory, GDDR6, 1560 MHz boost clock, 150 W board power, released in 2020, launched at $279.

GeForce GTX 1070 vs Radeon RX 5600 XT FAQ

Which is faster, the GeForce GTX 1070 or the Radeon RX 5600 XT?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT posts a median render score of 517 against 474 for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, making it 9% faster. The medians are based on 3 and 28 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the GeForce GTX 1070 or the Radeon RX 5600 XT?

Both are rated at 150 W.

How much did the GeForce GTX 1070 and the Radeon RX 5600 XT cost at launch?

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 launched at $379 and the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT at $279. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the GeForce GTX 1070 or the Radeon RX 5600 XT better for gaming?

Our gaming scores for the two are within a few points of each other (18 and 17 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.