Radeon R9 280X vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and Radeon R9 280X, covering specs and all relevant benchmarks.

GTX 1070 Ti
2017
8 GB GDDR5, 180 Watt
38.19
+152%

GTX 1070 Ti outperforms R9 280X by a whopping 152% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking121351
Place by popularity70not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation30.865.59
Power efficiency14.644.19
ArchitecturePascal (2016−2021)GCN 1.0 (2011−2020)
GPU code nameGP104Tahiti
Market segmentDesktopDesktop
Designno datareference
Release date2 November 2017 (7 years ago)8 October 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$399 $299

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.

GTX 1070 Ti has 452% better value for money than R9 280X.

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 cores24322048
Core clock speed1607 MHzno data
Boost clock speed1683 MHz1000 MHz
Number of transistors7,200 million4,313 million
Manufacturing process technology16 nm28 nm
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt250 Watt
Texture fill rate255.8128.0
Floating-point processing power8.186 TFLOPS4.096 TFLOPS
ROPs6432
TMUs152128

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).

Bus supportno dataPCIe 3.0
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Length267 mm275 mm
Width2-slot2-slot
Supplementary power connectors1x 8-pin1 x 6-pin + 1 x 8-pin

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 typeGDDR5GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount8 GB3 GB
Memory bus width256 Bit384 Bit
Memory clock speed2002 MHzno data
Memory bandwidth256.3 GB/s288 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 Connectors1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
Eyefinity-+
HDMI++
DisplayPort support-+
G-SYNC support+-

Supported technologies

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

AppAcceleration-+
CrossFire-+
FreeSync-+
HD3D-+
LiquidVR-+
TressFX-+
TrueAudio-+
UVD-+
DDMA audiono data+
VR Ready+no data

API compatibility

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

DirectX12 (12_1)DirectX® 12
Shader Model6.45.1
OpenGL4.64.6
OpenCL1.21.2
Vulkan1.2.131+
CUDA6.1-

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 Ti 38.19
+152%
R9 280X 15.18

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 Ti 14686
+152%
R9 280X 5837

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 Ti 27503
+155%
R9 280X 10792

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 Ti 18405
+121%
R9 280X 8343

3DMark Cloud Gate GPU

Cloud Gate is an outdated DirectX 11 feature level 10 benchmark that was used for home PCs and basic notebooks. It displays a few scenes of some weird space teleportation device launching spaceships into unknown, using fixed resolution of 1280x720. Just like Ice Storm benchmark, it has been discontinued in January 2020 and replaced by 3DMark Night Raid.

GTX 1070 Ti 88161
+69.2%
R9 280X 52117

3DMark Ice Storm GPU

Ice Storm Graphics is an obsolete benchmark, part of 3DMark suite. Ice Storm was used to measure entry level laptops and Windows-based tablets performance. It utilizes DirectX 11 feature level 9 to display a battle between two space fleets near a frozen planet in 1280x720 resolution. Discontinued in January 2020, it is now superseded by 3DMark Night Raid.

GTX 1070 Ti 442105
+54.9%
R9 280X 285376

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 HD109
+70.3%
64
−70.3%
1440p71
+163%
27−30
−163%
4K55
+66.7%
33
−66.7%

Cost per frame, $

1080p3.66
+27.6%
4.67
−27.6%
1440p5.62
+97.1%
11.07
−97.1%
4K7.25
+24.9%
9.06
−24.9%
  • GTX 1070 Ti has 28% lower cost per frame in 1080p
  • GTX 1070 Ti has 97% lower cost per frame in 1440p
  • GTX 1070 Ti has 25% lower cost per frame in 4K

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Counter-Strike 2 75−80
+193%
27−30
−193%
Cyberpunk 2077 80−85
+170%
30−33
−170%
Elden Ring 130−140
+189%
45−50
−189%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Battlefield 5 100−110
+110%
45−50
−110%
Counter-Strike 2 75−80
+193%
27−30
−193%
Cyberpunk 2077 80−85
+170%
30−33
−170%
Forza Horizon 4 180−190
+197%
60−65
−197%
Metro Exodus 107
+161%
40−45
−161%
Red Dead Redemption 2 75−80
+103%
35−40
−103%
Valorant 150−160
+151%
60−65
−151%

Full HD
High Preset

Battlefield 5 100−110
+110%
45−50
−110%
Counter-Strike 2 75−80
+193%
27−30
−193%
Cyberpunk 2077 80−85
+170%
30−33
−170%
Dota 2 42
+16.7%
36
−16.7%
Elden Ring 130−140
+189%
45−50
−189%
Far Cry 5 75
+36.4%
55−60
−36.4%
Fortnite 160−170
+100%
80−85
−100%
Forza Horizon 4 180−190
+197%
60−65
−197%
Grand Theft Auto V 120−130
+122%
54
−122%
Metro Exodus 78
+90.2%
40−45
−90.2%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 112
+2.8%
100−110
−2.8%
Red Dead Redemption 2 75−80
+103%
35−40
−103%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 130−140
+160%
52
−160%
Valorant 150−160
+151%
60−65
−151%
World of Tanks 270−280
+43.1%
190−200
−43.1%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 100−110
+110%
45−50
−110%
Counter-Strike 2 75−80
+193%
27−30
−193%
Cyberpunk 2077 80−85
+170%
30−33
−170%
Dota 2 121
−13.2%
137
+13.2%
Far Cry 5 95−100
+74.5%
55−60
−74.5%
Forza Horizon 4 180−190
+197%
60−65
−197%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 190−200
+81.7%
100−110
−81.7%
Valorant 150−160
+151%
60−65
−151%

1440p
High Preset

Dota 2 70−75
+218%
21−24
−218%
Elden Ring 75−80
+221%
24−27
−221%
Grand Theft Auto V 70−75
+209%
21−24
−209%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 170−180
+27.7%
130−140
−27.7%
Red Dead Redemption 2 35−40
+192%
12−14
−192%
World of Tanks 240−250
+128%
100−110
−128%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 70−75
+129%
30−35
−129%
Counter-Strike 2 35−40
+192%
12−14
−192%
Cyberpunk 2077 35−40
+245%
10−12
−245%
Far Cry 5 120−130
+232%
35−40
−232%
Forza Horizon 4 110−120
+197%
35−40
−197%
Metro Exodus 76
+130%
30−35
−130%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 65−70
+247%
18−20
−247%
Valorant 110−120
+213%
35−40
−213%

4K
High Preset

Counter-Strike 2 35−40
+255%
10−12
−255%
Dota 2 67
+158%
24−27
−158%
Elden Ring 35−40
+260%
10−11
−260%
Grand Theft Auto V 67
+158%
24−27
−158%
Metro Exodus 25
+150%
10−11
−150%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 92
+104%
45−50
−104%
Red Dead Redemption 2 24−27
+150%
10−11
−150%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 67
+158%
24−27
−158%

4K
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 40−45
+214%
14−16
−214%
Counter-Strike 2 35−40
+255%
10−12
−255%
Cyberpunk 2077 16−18
+325%
4−5
−325%
Dota 2 105
+54.4%
68
−54.4%
Far Cry 5 55−60
+195%
18−20
−195%
Fortnite 45
+165%
16−18
−165%
Forza Horizon 4 60−65
+200%
21−24
−200%
Valorant 60−65
+265%
16−18
−265%

This is how GTX 1070 Ti and R9 280X compete in popular games:

  • GTX 1070 Ti is 70% faster in 1080p
  • GTX 1070 Ti is 163% faster in 1440p
  • GTX 1070 Ti is 67% faster in 4K

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

  • in Cyberpunk 2077, with 4K resolution and the Ultra Preset, the GTX 1070 Ti is 325% faster.
  • in Dota 2, with 1080p resolution and the Ultra Preset, the R9 280X is 13% faster.

All in all, in popular games:

  • GTX 1070 Ti is ahead in 62 tests (98%)
  • R9 280X is ahead in 1 test (2%)

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 38.19 15.18
Recency 2 November 2017 8 October 2013
Maximum RAM amount 8 GB 3 GB
Chip lithography 16 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 250 Watt

GTX 1070 Ti has a 151.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, a 166.7% higher maximum VRAM amount, a 75% more advanced lithography process, and 38.9% lower power consumption.

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is our recommended choice as it beats the Radeon R9 280X in performance tests.


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