Comparison
GTX 1070 vs GTX 980
The GTX 1070 is 39.2% faster than GTX 980 in synthetic benchmark and 35.6% more expensive on the retail market.
3DMark Performace
6080
+39.2%
3DMark Performace
4367
Video Memory
8 GB
+100.0%
Video Memory
4 GB
Power Consumption
150WPower Consumption
165WEfficiency
41
+57.7%
Efficiency
26
Release Date
2016
Release Date
2015
MSRP
379 $
MSRP
549 $
+44.9%
AMD Equivalent to GTX 1070
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX Vega 56 | 6776 |
AMD Equivalent to GTX 980
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 590 | 4777 | |
| Radeon RX 580 | 4346 | |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 4857 |
Is GTX 1070 better than GTX 980?
GTX 1070 price to performance rating is lower than GTX 980's. GTX 980 offers 0.0% better value fo money.
The GTX 1070 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, having power consumption of 150 watts and a 3DMark score of 6080. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 41. GTX 980's efficiency score is 26 .So GTX 1070 leads by 57.7%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.