Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 570 8GD5 vs KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA differences in specs

Comparison of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 570 8GD5 and KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 570 8GD5 operates at a base clock speed of 1.168 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA operates at a base clock speed of 1.168 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 570 8GD5 is 150 W, while that of the KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA is 150 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 570 8GD5

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Top features of KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA

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Higher clock speed

1.518 GHz+ 1 % 1.168 GHz

Around 23% better clock speed

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 570 8GD5 KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 570 8GD5 and KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA 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 RX 570 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
GPU Chip	Polaris 20 XL GP104-200-A1
Execution units	32 15
Shader	2048 1920
Render Output Units	32 64
Texture Units	128 120

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 570 8GD5 and KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	8 GB 8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5 GDDR5
Memory Speed	1.75 GHz 2.002 GHz
Memory Bandwith	224 GB/s 256 GB/s
Memory Interface	256 bit 256 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 570 8GD5 and KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.168 GHz 1.518 GHz+ 1 %
Boost Clock	1.254 GHz+ 1 % 1.708 GHz+ 1 %
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 570 8GD5 and KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA 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	150 W 150 W
TDP (up)	180 W --
PCIe-Power	1 x 8-Pin 1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 570 8GD5 and KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA, 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 Radial
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	2 x 95 mm 1 x 70 mm

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 570 8GD5 and KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA 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	1x DP v1.4 1x DP v1.4
DVI Ports	1 1

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 570 8GD5 and KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA 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	5120x2880 7680x4320
DirectX	12 12_1
Raytracing	No No
DLSS / FSR	No No
LED	No LED lighting No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 570 8GD5 and KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA. 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 Decode
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 570 8GD5 and KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA 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	210 mm 253 mm
Height	117 mm 111 mm
Width	40 mm 16 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 1 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 570 8GD5 and KFA2 GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA, 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	Q3/2017 Q2/2016
Structure size	14 nm 16 nm
Part-no	11266-78 70NSH6DS2HRK
Documents	data sheet data sheet