GeForce GTX 1070 8GB

Pascal's value leap

8GB GDDR5. Documented release: June 2016.

THE RECORDED NUMBERS

GTX 1070 8GB benchmark

Benchmark FPS at 1080p: 105 FPS
Our rating: 49.5 /100
1070s we've tested: 131
Recorded benchmark rank: #83 of 257 variants

Historical total for this model.

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GPUSED’S TAKE

The verdict

The GTX 1070 brought performance near the previous Titan X into a far more accessible Pascal tier. Its 8GB configuration and efficient design helped it become a durable comparison point for later mid-range cards.

GPUsed Legend Rating

7.8 /10

7.8 out of 10

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THE EXACT VERSION

Identity and release

Model: GeForce GTX 1070 8GB
Memory: 8GB GDDR5
Documented release: June 2016
Release event: first documented retail availability
Release scope: documented market

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Profile sources

Reviewed 2 October 2026. The release date above uses the documented event and scope shown in this profile.

Source 1: nvidia.com Release reference
Source 2: anandtech.com

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