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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1070 review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£280VRAM:8 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):150 W

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1070 Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 18 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1070
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

40%

5.4

Technical score

25%

8.6

Reviews score

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

9.4

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 62% of graphics cards
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 75% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

▲Better than 75%
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

44%

3.5

Performance

24%

4.9

Memory

12%

9.6

Power

11%

7.3

Features

5%

7.7

Design

4%

8.0

Connectivity

▼Worse than 79%
8.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 96% of models

80%

8.5

Average grade

20%

8.9

Popularity

Grades by review (18)
12 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 9 estimated from the review. 6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
★Better than 96%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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What reviewers say about the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1070

Based on 12 · 6

Reviewers like its effective, quiet cooling, but they're split on overclocking and gaming performance, and some find it bulky.
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Technical Specifications of graphics card ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1070

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

44%

3.5

Performance

24%

4.9

Memory

12%

9.6

Power

11%

7.3

Features

5%

7.7

Design

4%

8.0

Connectivity

5.4
Reviews score
8.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 75% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

7.7
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
6,100 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 6,100 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 82.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
500 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 500 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 82.7% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
10,000 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 10,000 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 84.6% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
3,508 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 3,508 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 87.8% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
6.5 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 6.5 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is lower than that of 81.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
VRAM
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 56.8% of graphics cards and equal to 25.7% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR5
This graphics card uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85.4% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
256 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 50.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.5% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
256 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 256 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 80% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.8% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
8,008 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 8,008 MHz, which is slower than that of 84.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.2% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
3
This graphics card supports PCIe 3, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 24.1% of graphics cards and equal to 75.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12
This graphics card supports DirectX 12, which is older than on 81.8% of graphics cards and equal to 17% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.8% of graphics cards and equal to 79.2% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 2 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 78.3% of graphics cards and equal to 9.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 80.8% of graphics cards and equal to 13.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
21.6 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 21.6 Gbps, which is faster than on 49.7% of graphics cards and equal to 2% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
150 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 150 W, which is lower than that of 72.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.8% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
170 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 170 W under peak load, which is lower than 66.6% of graphics cards and equal to 1.7% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
500 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 500 W PSU, which is lower than that of 75.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 8.8% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
175 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 175 W, which is lower than that of 66.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.2% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
150 W
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What reviewers say
Size
29.8x 13.4x 4 mm
Length
298 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 298 mm long, which is longer than 56% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.6% of graphics cards.
Height
134 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 134 mm tall, which is taller than 68.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.6% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 52.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 43.4% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,035 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,035 g, which is heavier than 51.2% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of Graphics cards.
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What reviewers say

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1070 vs the average graphics card

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  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (256 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    256 bit vs 192 bit
  • 19.4% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.6/ 10
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    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 96% of models

    80%

    8.5

    Average grade

    20%

    8.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (18)
    12 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 9 estimated from the review. 6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.6 vs 7.2
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    500 W vs 650 W
  • 30.2% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (150 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    150 W vs 215 W
  • 14.4% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2002 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    2,002 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    2 vs 0
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    1 vs 0
  • 19.4% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 96% of models

    80%

    8.5

    Average grade

    20%

    8.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (18)
    12 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 9 estimated from the review. 6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.6 vs 7.2
  • 20.5% higher sentiment score
    9.4 vs 7.8
  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (256 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    256 bit vs 192 bit
  • 14.4% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2002 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    2,002 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    2 vs 0
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    This graphics card supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports NVLink
    This graphics card supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    1 vs 0
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    500 W vs 650 W
  • 30.2% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (150 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    150 W vs 215 W
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 25 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (15 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    15 vs 40
  • 3.2x larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    16 nm vs 5 nm
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • 26.7% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,835 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,835 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    8 GB vs 12 GB
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No ray tracing
    This graphics card does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 25 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (15 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    15 vs 40
  • 26.7% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,835 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,835 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    0 vs 144
  • 51.1% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (184.8 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    184.8 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 64 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (120 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    120 vs 184
  • 21.6% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,506 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,506 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 71.2% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (6.5 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    6.5 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 27.2% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (117.4 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    117.4 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 7 years older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2016 vs 2023).
    June 2016
    2016 vs 2023
  • 55.8% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (10,000 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    10,000 points vs 22,638 points
  • 94.5% lower ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (500 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    500 points vs 9,148 points
  • 58.7% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (6,100 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    6,100 points vs 14,779 points
  • 99.7% lower FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (0.1 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
    0.1 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS
  • 70.9% lower compute score
    This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (3,508 points vs 12,70.5 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,070.5 points.
    3,508 points vs 12,070.5 points
  • 58.3% lower FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.2 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    0.2 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 97.3% lower INT8 performance
    This graphics card has a lower INT8 performance than the average graphics card (6.5 TOPS vs 242 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 242 TOPS.
    6.46 TOPS vs 242 TOPS
  • 2,432 fewer FP32 units
    This graphics card has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (1920 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    1,920 vs 4,352
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 57.9% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (8,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    8,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 42.9% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (256 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    256 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 91.7% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    2 MB vs 24 MB
  • 62.5% smaller L1 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (48 KB vs 128 KB). The average graphics card has 128 KB L1 cache.
    48 KB vs 128 KB
  • 3.2x larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    16 nm vs 5 nm
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No ray tracing
    This graphics card does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    This graphics card supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4).
    3 vs 4
  • No XeSS support
    This graphics card does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    This graphics card does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • No Resizable BAR
    This graphics card does not support Resizable BAR, while the average graphics card does. 76.4% of Graphics cards support it.
  • Older DirectX version
    This graphics card supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
    12 vs 12 Ultimate
  • Older shader model
    This graphics card supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.4 vs 6.8).
    6.4 vs 6.8
  • No sampler feedback
    This graphics card does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 68.6% fewer transistors
    This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (7,200 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
    7,200 million vs 22,900 million
  • Older FSR version
    This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (3 vs 3.1).
    3 vs 3.1
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1a).
    2.0b vs 2.1a
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This graphics card has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
    2 vs 3
  • No AV1 decoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
    1.4 vs 1.4a
  • More basic codec support
    This graphics card encodes more basic formats than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • Older HDCP version
    This graphics card supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
    2.2 vs 2.3
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    This graphics card supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
    1 vs 3
  • Older NVDEC generation
    This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (3 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    3 vs 6
  • 9 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (134 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    134 mm vs 125 mm
  • 15.8 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (298 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    298 mm vs 282.2 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Tally Ho Tech
≈ estimated
13/10/2016
Hands-on review · overclocking, benchmarks and cooling
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1070 is the best-value 1070 around, running cool and quiet with good overclocking headroom.
9.0
Tech Uploaded
≈ estimated
05/08/2016
Hands-on review · benchmarks against a 970 SLI setup
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1070 performs as expected for 1440p gaming, staying quiet and cool, though it is very large with distracting lights.
10
TechteamGB
✓ explicit
22/06/2016
Hands-on review · gaming tests and temperature checks
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1070 is a top-tier card with strong performance, running cool and quiet.
9.0
NANO
≈ estimated
03/11/2016
Hands-on review · 1080p and 4K benchmarks · overclocking tests
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1070 is worth the extra cost for premium 1080p gaming, though it runs hot and overclocks only modestly.
8.0
SilencedTech
✓ explicit
05/10/2016
Hands-on review · benchmarks, overclocking and cooler notes
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1070 is a powerful 1440p card, though its high cost holds it back.
Not graded
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
overclockers.com
≈ estimated
10/06/2017
Hands-on test · Quiet cooling
Verdict
The ROG Strix GTX 1070 8G Gaming is a cool, quiet card that runs 1080p Ultra well and boosts to about 2,120 MHz when pushed.
9.5
hardwarecanucks.com
≈ estimated
08/09/2016
Lab test · Overclock headroom
Verdict
The Asus GTX 1070 STRIX OC is a compact, quiet card that matches a much bigger rival on temperatures and hits a 2,114 MHz core overclock.
7.0
bit-tech.net
≈ estimated
21/06/2016
Lab test · Power and thermals
Verdict
The Asus GTX 1070 Strix is a quiet, cool card with two HDMI ports for VR, though its OC mode adds almost no real-world speed.
9.5
laptopmedia.com
≈ estimated
18/03/2017
Hands-on test · Low temperatures
Verdict
The ROG Strix GTX 1070 8G Gaming runs cooler than other GTX 1070s tested, handles 1080p at high settings well, and suits RGB-lit builds.
9.2
realhardwarereviews.com
✓ explicit
12/01/2018
Hands-on test · Mining and gaming
Verdict
The ASUS STRIX GTX 1070 O8G stays at or below 60°C on stock fans, suits 24/7 mining and gaming, and needs just one 8-pin power connector.
9.0
guru3d.com
≈ estimated
18/08/2016
Hands-on review · Overclocking and noise
Verdict
The ROG Strix GTX 1070 has 8GB of memory, suits 1440p gamers, stays nearly silent, but Nvidia's clock caps limit overclocking gains.
7.0
bit-tech.net
≈ estimated
21/06/2016
Benchmark review · Efficiency and noise
Verdict
The GTX 1070 Strix is quiet and efficient, staying above 30 fps at 1440p in most games, but dips below 25 fps at 4K in demanding titles.
9.4
gamestar.de
✓ explicit
03/04/2017
Benchmark test · Quiet custom card
Verdict
The ROG Strix GTX 1070 OC runs cool and quiet with strong 1080p and 1440p performance, but overclocking gains are small and its 29.8 cm length needs case room.
6.0
hardware.fr
≈ estimated
19/07/2016
Lab test · Reference comparison
Verdict
The Asus GeForce GTX 1070 Strix OC has higher clocks and more power headroom than Nvidia's Founders Edition, but its body is far larger than the card needs.
9.0
multiplayer.it
≈ estimated
30/11/2016
Benchmark test · Triple-fan card
Verdict
The ASUS GTX 1070 Strix handles 1440p gaming well, around 60 fps in The Witcher 3 and The Division, and stays quiet, though it falls short at 4K.
9.0
joypad.ch
≈ estimated
31/08/2016
Hands-on test · Full HD gaming
Verdict
The ASUS GTX 1070 Strix is a strong Full HD card, reaching 60 fps in most tested games, but it struggles at 4K on maximum settings.
8.0
techpulse.be
✓ explicit
16/12/2016
Hands-on test · Aura lighting
Verdict
The ROG Strix GTX 1070 Gaming is a cool, quiet card built for 1440p, overkill at 1080p and too weak for 4K.
tweakers.net
13/12/2016
Not graded yet

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1070

  • Excellent cooling performance with DirectCU III technology, often staying below 64-68°C under load
  • Quiet operation with 0dB fan technology that keeps fans off during light use
  • Strong 1080p and capable 1440p gaming performance, even in modern titles with adjusted settings
  • Premium build quality and aesthetic, featuring a metal backplate and customizable Aura RGB lighting
  • Good factory overclocking and additional headroom for manual performance gains
  • Dual HDMI ports improve compatibility for VR headsets and multiple monitors

What customers don't like about ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1070

  • Large physical dimensions (approx. 29.8 cm long) may not fit in smaller or compact PC cases
  • Historical pricing was often higher than other GTX 1070 models due to the premium ROG branding
  • The triple-fan cooling system can become noticeably noisy when fan speeds exceed 60%
  • Some users reported potential issues with coil whine or electrical noise from voltage converters
  • Aging architecture struggles with 4K resolution at ultra settings in modern, demanding titles

Verdict

The Asus ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1070 is a high-performance graphics card built on NVIDIA's Pascal architecture, featuring 1,920 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus with an 8Gbps effective clock. It offers impressive speeds, with base and boost clocks of 1657 MHz and 1860 MHz in OC mode, respectively, supported by a single 8-pin power connector and a 150W TDP. Its main characteristics include the DirectCU III cooling system with triple wing-blade fans, Aura RGB lighting, and dual VR-friendly HDMI 2.0 ports. Key pros include exceptionally cool and quiet operation, solid build quality with a protective backplate, and useful features like FanConnect for GPU-controlled chassis fans. However, its significant length of 298mm may not fit in smaller cases, and it lacks the modern ray tracing and DLSS features found in newer generations.

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