GPU comparison · 1080p benchmark
RX 6800 XT 16GB recorded 287 FPS against 105 FPS for GTX 1070 8GB. These are continuous 1080p benchmark averages, not predicted FPS in any particular game.
GTX 1070 8GB
105Benchmark FPS at 1080p- Our rating
- 49.5 / 100
- Graphics memory
- 8GB
- Released
- June 2016
- GPUsed cards tested
- 131
RX 6800 XT 16GB
287Benchmark FPS at 1080p- Our rating
- 70.3 / 100
- Graphics memory
- 16GB
- Released
- November 2020
- GPUsed cards tested
- 49
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What does this comparison mean?
The RX 6800 XT doubles the GTX 1070's capacity to 16GB and records a much higher average. This is a substantial Pascal-to-RDNA 2 tier change, with the existing system and exact Radeon board still needing compatibility checks.
GTX 1070 8GB has 8GB and RX 6800 XT 16GB has 16GB of graphics memory. Memory capacity, board dimensions, power connectors and the price of a particular used card are separate from this benchmark. Compare the exact item before deciding whether to upgrade.
The two GPUs in context
GTX 1070 8GB
The GTX 1070 is a Pascal model with 8GB of GDDR5, launched in June 2016.
RX 6800 XT 16GB
The RX 6800 XT introduced RDNA 2 to this 16GB GDDR6 model in November 2020.
Release and feature sources: GTX 1070 8GB source · RX 6800 XT 16GB source.
How the figures are compared
Both FPS figures come from the owner-supplied GPUsed benchmark dataset. GPUsed reports a continuous FurMark run at 1080p for its physical-card checks. The percentage compares the higher model average with the lower one using the original FPS values. Our rating uses a compressed scale, with the fastest GPU at 100; it is separate from the percentage difference. A benchmark result does not predict gaming FPS.
GPUsed reports its physical-card checks typically last 30 to 60 minutes while temperature and stability are checked. The owner supplied the model-level FPS workbook on 2 October 2026; this benchmark dataset was last reconciled 3 October 2026. Historical cards tested are separate from the number of FPS runs behind a model average. Full benchmark method.