GIGABYTE Radeon VII HBM2 16G vs Palit GeForce GTX 1070 Dual differences in specs

Comparison of GIGABYTE Radeon VII HBM2 16G and Palit GeForce GTX 1070 Dual graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The GIGABYTE Radeon VII HBM2 16G operates at a base clock speed of 1.400 GHz and has 16 GB of HBM2 memory, while the Palit GeForce GTX 1070 Dual operates at a base clock speed of 1.400 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the GIGABYTE Radeon VII HBM2 16G is 300 W, while that of the Palit GeForce GTX 1070 Dual is 150 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of GIGABYTE Radeon VII HBM2 16G

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More memory

16 GB 8 GB

50% more memory

Top features of Palit GeForce GTX 1070 Dual

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Higher clock speed

1.506 GHz 1.400 GHz

Around 7% better clock speed

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

GIGABYTE Radeon VII HBM2 16G Palit GeForce GTX 1070 Dual

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between GIGABYTE Radeon VII HBM2 16G and Palit GeForce GTX 1070 Dual graphics cards. The GPU core details encompass the quantity of blocks (referred to as Shader Engine (SE) in AMD documentation and Graphics Processing Clusters (GPC) in Nvidia documentation) as well as ROP/TMUs (Raster Processing Units). These specifications significantly impact the computational prowess of the GPU.

Specification	Value
Based on	AMD Radeon VII NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
GPU Chip	Vega 20 XT GP104-200-A1
Execution units	60 15
Shader	3840 1920
Render Output Units	64 64
Texture Units	240 120

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in GIGABYTE Radeon VII HBM2 16G and Palit GeForce GTX 1070 Dual GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	16 GB 8 GB
Memory Type	HBM2 GDDR5
Memory Speed	1 GHz 2.002 GHz
Memory Bandwith	1024 GB/s 256 GB/s
Memory Interface	4096 bit 256 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of GIGABYTE Radeon VII HBM2 16G and Palit GeForce GTX 1070 Dual graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.400 GHz 1.506 GHz
Boost Clock	1.750 GHz 1.683 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of GIGABYTE Radeon VII HBM2 16G and Palit GeForce GTX 1070 Dual GPUs. The TDP figure dictates the maximum power consumption of your graphics card. Computer ventilation and power supply specifications frequently align with TDP numbers and should be tailored accordingly.

Specification	Value
TDP	300 W 150 W
PCIe-Power	2 x 8-Pin 1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for GIGABYTE Radeon VII HBM2 16G and Palit GeForce GTX 1070 Dual, along with their dimensions and effectiveness. Typically, fans with larger diameters hold an advantage as they can move equivalent air volumes at lower speeds compared to smaller fans. It's worth noting that liquid cooling systems, in addition to fans and aluminum radiators, require a pump, which may contribute to noise levels.

Specification	Value
Fan-Type	Axial Axial
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	3 x 75 mm 2 x 90 mm
Noise (Idle)	32 dB 0 dB / Silent
Noise (Load)	52 dB --

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in GIGABYTE Radeon VII HBM2 16G and Palit GeForce GTX 1070 Dual GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.2 2.2
HDMI Ports	1x HDMI v2.0b 1x HDMI v2.0b
DP Ports	3x DP v1.4a 3x DP v1.4
DVI Ports	-- 1

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of GIGABYTE Radeon VII HBM2 16G and Palit GeForce GTX 1070 Dual GPUs. Furthermore, we've incorporated ray tracing support to accurately simulate light rays and shadows. Please note that the specifics may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.

Specification	Value
Max. resolution	7680x4320 7680x4320
DirectX	12_1 12_1
Raytracing	No No
DLSS / FSR	No No
LED	Non addressable LED No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in GIGABYTE Radeon VII HBM2 16G and Palit GeForce GTX 1070 Dual. The inclusion of these video codecs assists in alleviating the workload on the graphics card during video playback or creation, leading to decreased power consumption and heat generation by the GPU.

Specification	Value
h264	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP8	Decode Decode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode / Encode Decode
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the GIGABYTE Radeon VII HBM2 16G and Palit GeForce GTX 1070 Dual graphics cards. Having precise measurements enables you to determine compatibility with your PC case. Additionally, we've incorporated support for the PCI Express bus.

Specification	Value
Length	267 mm 252 mm
Height	121 mm 112 mm
Width	40 mm 39 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of GIGABYTE Radeon VII HBM2 16G and Palit GeForce GTX 1070 Dual, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.

Specification	Value
GPU Interface	PCIe 3.0 x 16 PCIe 3.0 x 16
Release date	Q1/2019 Q3/2016
Structure size	7 nm 16 nm
Part-no	GV-RVEGA20-16GD-B NE51070015P2-1043D
Documents	data sheet data sheet