Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070From real comments

Verdict distilled from 41 mentions across 11 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment80%
PROS 80%
CONS 20%

Rank based on 41 mentions across 11 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want strong 1080p or 1440p performance without flagship pricing
  • You find one at a good used-market price
  • You value overclocking headroom and don't need ray tracing or DLSS

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You need reliable performance in the newest, most demanding AAA titles
  • You're paying well above MSRP or inflated used prices
  • You require ray tracing or DLSS support

What users complain about

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Best choice
1Mid
Cool, quiet cooling performanceSleek, understated build qualityLow power consumptionHigh prices during shortageCoil whine on some unitsFan durability concerns long-term
Cool, quiet cooling performance
Sleek, understated build quality
Low power consumption
High prices during shortage
Coil whine on some units
Fan durability concerns long-term
Best value
2Budget
Exceptional longevitySolid 1080p performanceGood upgrade path from old GPUsLimited to lower/medium settings for demanding gamesNot top-tier performanceFan/cooler reliability over time
Exceptional longevity
Solid 1080p performance
Good upgrade path from old GPUs
Limited to lower/medium settings for demanding games
Not top-tier performance
Fan/cooler reliability over time
3Premium
Exceptional longevityStrong 1440p gaming performanceGreat used market valueEventually needs replacement in demanding gamesLacks modern feature setThermal paste degradation over time
Exceptional longevity
Strong 1440p gaming performance
Great used market value
Eventually needs replacement in demanding games
Lacks modern feature set
Thermal paste degradation over time
4Mid
Strong 1080p gaming performanceExcellent value for moneyLong-term reliability and longevityBrand-specific fan noise concernsLimited VRAM versus competitorsOccasional driver/compatibility issues
Strong 1080p gaming performance
Excellent value for money
Long-term reliability and longevity
Brand-specific fan noise concerns
Limited VRAM versus competitors
Occasional driver/compatibility issues
5Mid
Strong 1080p/1440p performancePerformance comparable to GTX 1070/1070Ti at lower priceLong-term reliability and aging wellHigh price for a mid-range card12GB variant seen as poor value or confusingLimited 6GB VRAM
Strong 1080p/1440p performance
Performance comparable to GTX 1070/1070Ti at lower price
Long-term reliability and aging well
High price for a mid-range card
12GB variant seen as poor value or confusing
Limited 6GB VRAM
6Budget
No external power connector neededGreat for small form factor and HTPC buildsLater became a good value due to shortagesPoor value versus RX 570Overpriced at launchRegional price disparities make it worse value
No external power connector needed
Great for small form factor and HTPC builds
Later became a good value due to shortages
Poor value versus RX 570
Overpriced at launch
Regional price disparities make it worse value
7Mid
Near-MSRP pricing and dealsCool operating temperaturesQuiet operation for most unitsCoil whine / fan noise on some unitsConfusing naming schemeNew 12-pin power connector adoption concerns
Near-MSRP pricing and deals
Cool operating temperatures
Quiet operation for most units
Coil whine / fan noise on some units
Confusing naming scheme
New 12-pin power connector adoption concerns
8Mid
Frequently available at or near MSRPStrong performance upgrade from older GPUsRuns cool and quiet, undervolts wellCoil whine or fan noise on some units12GB VRAM may limit future-proofingVoltage locked, limiting overclocking on some units
Frequently available at or near MSRP
Strong performance upgrade from older GPUs
Runs cool and quiet, undervolts well
Coil whine or fan noise on some units
12GB VRAM may limit future-proofing
Voltage locked, limiting overclocking on some units
9Budget
Solid 1080p performanceExcellent budget valueExceptional longevityStruggles with demanding modern gamesCooling wear over yearsDriver instability
Solid 1080p performance
Excellent budget value
Exceptional longevity
Struggles with demanding modern games
Cooling wear over years
Driver instability
10Budget
Low power draw
Low power draw
You are here
16Mid
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070
Excellent price-to-performanceGood secondhand deals availableStrong overclocking headroomPrices above MSRP in some regionsStruggles with newer demanding gamesCooling and clock variance concerns
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070
Excellent price-to-performance
Good secondhand deals available
Strong overclocking headroom
Prices above MSRP in some regions
Struggles with newer demanding games
Cooling and clock variance concerns

Who wins on what

Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

Exceptional price-to-performance at launch. Commenters repeatedly highlighted that the 1070 delivered Titan X and 980 Ti-beating performance at $379, calling it a killer deal and the best bang for the buck in the GTX 10 series. Several buyers upgrading from 770, 970, 980 and 660 cards described massive, sometimes 150%+ performance jumps, and many said Nvidia never hit this price-to-performance mark again.

Strong overclocking headroom impressed enthusiasts. Multiple owners reported pushing core clocks well past 2000MHz, with some reaching 2100-2200MHz, putting performance close to the GTX 1080. Founders Edition and board-partner cards like EVGA, MSI, Gigabyte and Asus Strix were mentioned as capable overclockers, though a few users noted their samples didn't clock as high, suggesting some silicon lottery variance.

Longevity was good but modern titles are starting to expose its age. Years after release, owners said the card still performed well in many games and outlasted expectations, with some still using it in 2021 and beyond. However, several noted struggles with newer demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and the upcoming Total War: Warhammer 3, even at medium-high 1080p settings, signaling the card's aging limits.

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