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GeForce GTX 1070 — Pascal · 8 GB GDDR5 · 150 W
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1070

Pascal · 8 GB GDDR5 · 150 W

64
/ 100
From $379
VS
Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090 wins by 34
Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090 — Blackwell · 32 GB GDDR7 · 575 W · AMP Extreme
Zotac

Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090

Blackwell · 32 GB GDDR7 · 575 W · AMP Extreme

98
/ 100
From $2,208
Specdex verdict

Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce GTX 1070 lands at 64 and Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090 at 98. That puts Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090 ahead by 34 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick GeForce GTX 1070 if…

  • ✓NVIDIA driver stack
  • ✓DLSS support on RTX
  • ✓Strong resale value

Pick Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090 if…

  • ✓NVIDIA driver stack
  • ✓DLSS support on RTX
  • ✓Strong resale value
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

4K & rasterization

Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090

Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution

Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090 leads on raster (98 vs 64).

Ray tracing

Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090

RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting

Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090 leads on rt (93 vs 59).

AI workloads

Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090

Local inference, upscaling, generative tools

Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090 leads on ai (95 vs 61).

Power efficiency

Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090

Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing

Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090 leads on efficiency (75 vs 68).

Value for money

GeForce GTX 1070

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

GeForce GTX 1070 more score per dollar ($379 vs $2,208).

GeForce GTX 1070 64
vs
98 Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090

Score breakdown

GeForce GTX 1070
64
raster 64
rt 59
ai 61
efficiency 68
Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090
98
raster 98
rt 93
ai 95
efficiency 75

Specs side-by-side

GeForce GTX 1070 versus Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090 — full spec comparison
Spec GeForce GTX 1070 Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090
Architecture
Pascal
Blackwell
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
▲ 32 GB GDDR7
TBP
150 W
575 W
Release year
2016
2025

GeForce GTX 1070

Pros
  • +NVIDIA driver stack
  • +DLSS support on RTX
  • +Strong resale value
Cons
  • −Power draw scales with tier
  • −Gen-over-gen price creep
  • −VRAM gated per tier

Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090

Pros
  • +NVIDIA driver stack
  • +DLSS support on RTX
  • +Strong resale value
Cons
  • −Power draw scales with tier
  • −Gen-over-gen price creep
  • −VRAM gated per tier

FAQ: GeForce GTX 1070 vs Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090

Which is better, GeForce GTX 1070 or Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090? +

Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090 scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 34. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is GeForce GTX 1070 worth the price? +

At $379, GeForce GTX 1070 delivers a Specdex score of 64 — strongest in efficiency.

Is Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090 worth the price? +

At $2,208, Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090 delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in raster.

Does GeForce GTX 1070 or Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 1070 or Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090? +

Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090 — leads on raster (98 vs 64). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.

Which is better for ray tracing, GeForce GTX 1070 or Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090? +

Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090 — leads on rt (93 vs 59). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.