Radeon RX 7900M vs GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile

Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile and Radeon RX 7900M, covering specs and all relevant benchmarks.

GTX 1070 Mobile
2016
8 GB GDDR5, 120 Watt
28.55

RX 7900M outperforms GTX 1070 Mobile by a whopping 109% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking19633
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation34.80no data
Power efficiency16.3122.69
ArchitecturePascal (2016−2021)RDNA 3.0 (2022−2024)
GPU code nameGP104BNavi 31
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Release date15 August 2016 (8 years ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$389.99 no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.

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Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores19204608
Core clock speed1506 MHz1825 MHz
Boost clock speed1645 MHz2090 MHz
Number of transistors7,200 million57,700 million
Manufacturing process technology16 nm5 nm
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt180 Watt
Maximum GPU temperature94 °Cno data
Texture fill rate210.6601.9
Floating-point processing power6.738 TFLOPS38.52 TFLOPS
ROPs64192
TMUs128288
Ray Tracing Coresno data72

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

Laptop sizelargelarge
Bus supportPCIe 3.0no data
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Supplementary power connectorsno dataNone
SLI options+-

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeGDDR5GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount8 GB16 GB
Memory bus width256 Bit256 Bit
Memory clock speed8 GB/s2250 MHz
Memory bandwidth256 GB/s576.0 GB/s
Shared memory--

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display ConnectorsDP 1.42, HDMI 2.0b, Dual Link-DVIPortable Device Dependent
Multi monitor support+no data
G-SYNC support+-

Supported technologies

Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.

GPU Boost3.0no data
VR Ready+no data
Ansel+-

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 (12_1)12 Ultimate (12_2)
Shader Model6.46.7
OpenGL4.54.6
OpenCL1.22.2
Vulkan1.2.1311.3
CUDA+-

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

GTX 1070 Mobile 28.55
RX 7900M 59.57
+109%

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

GTX 1070 Mobile 11000
RX 7900M 22956
+109%

3DMark 11 Performance GPU

3DMark 11 is an obsolete DirectX 11 benchmark by Futuremark. It used four tests based on two scenes, one being few submarines exploring the submerged wreck of a sunken ship, the other is an abandoned temple deep in the jungle. All the tests are heavy with volumetric lighting and tessellation, and despite being done in 1280x720 resolution, are relatively taxing. Discontinued in January 2020, 3DMark 11 is now superseded by Time Spy.

GTX 1070 Mobile 22576
RX 7900M 59943
+166%

3DMark Fire Strike Graphics

Fire Strike is a DirectX 11 benchmark for gaming PCs. It features two separate tests displaying a fight between a humanoid and a fiery creature made of lava. Using 1920x1080 resolution, Fire Strike shows off some realistic graphics and is quite taxing on hardware.

GTX 1070 Mobile 17237
RX 7900M 50241
+191%

3DMark Time Spy Graphics

GTX 1070 Mobile 5485
RX 7900M 19434
+254%

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Average FPS across all PC games

Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:

Full HD101
−65.3%
167
+65.3%
1440p60
−100%
120
+100%
4K42
−136%
99
+136%

Cost per frame, $

1080p3.86no data
1440p6.50no data
4K9.29no data

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Cyberpunk 2077 45−50
−102%
95−100
+102%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 75
−58.7%
110−120
+58.7%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 69
−44.9%
100−105
+44.9%
Battlefield 5 111
−64%
180−190
+64%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 80
−35%
100−110
+35%
Cyberpunk 2077 45−50
−102%
95−100
+102%
Far Cry 5 93
−17.2%
100−110
+17.2%
Far Cry New Dawn 101
−36.6%
130−140
+36.6%
Forza Horizon 4 241
+7.6%
220−230
−7.6%
Hitman 3 76
−55.3%
110−120
+55.3%
Horizon Zero Dawn 166
−31.3%
210−220
+31.3%
Metro Exodus 111
−37.8%
150−160
+37.8%
Red Dead Redemption 2 86
−32.6%
110−120
+32.6%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 137
−67.2%
220−230
+67.2%
Watch Dogs: Legion 150
+2%
140−150
−2%

Full HD
High Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 115
−3.5%
110−120
+3.5%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 58
−72.4%
100−105
+72.4%
Battlefield 5 99
−83.8%
180−190
+83.8%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 74
−45.9%
100−110
+45.9%
Cyberpunk 2077 45−50
−102%
95−100
+102%
Far Cry 5 77
−41.6%
100−110
+41.6%
Far Cry New Dawn 80
−72.5%
130−140
+72.5%
Forza Horizon 4 222
−0.9%
220−230
+0.9%
Hitman 3 75
−57.3%
110−120
+57.3%
Horizon Zero Dawn 156
−39.7%
210−220
+39.7%
Metro Exodus 97
−57.7%
150−160
+57.7%
Red Dead Redemption 2 81
−40.7%
110−120
+40.7%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 95−100
−134%
220−230
+134%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 113
−5.3%
110−120
+5.3%
Watch Dogs: Legion 149
+1.4%
140−150
−1.4%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 56
−113%
110−120
+113%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 50
−100%
100−105
+100%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 56
−92.9%
100−110
+92.9%
Cyberpunk 2077 45−50
−102%
95−100
+102%
Far Cry 5 65
−67.7%
100−110
+67.7%
Forza Horizon 4 97
−131%
220−230
+131%
Hitman 3 65
−81.5%
110−120
+81.5%
Horizon Zero Dawn 99
−120%
210−220
+120%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 95−100
−251%
344
+251%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 60
−180%
168
+180%
Watch Dogs: Legion 42
−250%
140−150
+250%

Full HD
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 77
−48.1%
110−120
+48.1%

1440p
High Preset

Battlefield 5 64
−92.2%
120−130
+92.2%
Far Cry New Dawn 53
−67.9%
85−90
+67.9%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 40
−62.5%
65−70
+62.5%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 37
−86.5%
65−70
+86.5%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 41
−65.9%
65−70
+65.9%
Cyberpunk 2077 18−20
−84.2%
35−40
+84.2%
Far Cry 5 42
−59.5%
65−70
+59.5%
Forza Horizon 4 181
−49.2%
270−280
+49.2%
Hitman 3 42
−92.9%
80−85
+92.9%
Horizon Zero Dawn 71
−91.5%
130−140
+91.5%
Metro Exodus 62
−61.3%
100−105
+61.3%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 60−65
−289%
249
+289%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 35−40
−159%
95−100
+159%
Watch Dogs: Legion 140
−63.6%
220−230
+63.6%

1440p
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 59
−66.1%
95−100
+66.1%

4K
High Preset

Battlefield 5 31
−106%
60−65
+106%
Far Cry New Dawn 31
−74.2%
50−55
+74.2%
Hitman 3 27
−77.8%
45−50
+77.8%
Horizon Zero Dawn 74
−195%
210−220
+195%
Metro Exodus 34
−144%
80−85
+144%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 39
−197%
116
+197%

4K
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 24
−83.3%
40−45
+83.3%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 21
−100%
40−45
+100%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 22
−86.4%
40−45
+86.4%
Cyberpunk 2077 8−9
−100%
16−18
+100%
Far Cry 5 21
−81%
35−40
+81%
Forza Horizon 4 52
−69.2%
85−90
+69.2%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 35−40
−264%
131
+264%
Watch Dogs: Legion 16
−106%
30−35
+106%

4K
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 30
−86.7%
55−60
+86.7%

This is how GTX 1070 Mobile and RX 7900M compete in popular games:

  • RX 7900M is 65% faster in 1080p
  • RX 7900M is 100% faster in 1440p
  • RX 7900M is 136% faster in 4K

Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:

  • in Forza Horizon 4, with 1080p resolution and the Medium Preset, the GTX 1070 Mobile is 8% faster.
  • in Shadow of the Tomb Raider, with 1440p resolution and the Ultra Preset, the RX 7900M is 289% faster.

All in all, in popular games:

  • GTX 1070 Mobile is ahead in 3 tests (5%)
  • RX 7900M is ahead in 63 tests (95%)

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 28.55 59.57
Recency 15 August 2016 19 October 2023
Maximum RAM amount 8 GB 16 GB
Chip lithography 16 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 180 Watt

GTX 1070 Mobile has 50% lower power consumption.

RX 7900M, on the other hand, has a 108.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, a 100% higher maximum VRAM amount, and a 220% more advanced lithography process.

The Radeon RX 7900M is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile in performance tests.


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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile
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