GeForce GTX 1070 vs GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q: specs and benchmark comparison
Short verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: rendering and compute. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
Compare with AIRendering and compute
B +253.1%NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q leads in this scenario (up to 253.1% in comparable benchmarks).
No comparable benchmarks yet: gaming: rasterization, gaming: ray tracing, power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where GeForce GTX 1070 is better0
No advantages found in our data.
Where GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q is better5
Blender Benchmark 2.90 37.5% lower81 s vs 112 s
Blender Benchmark 2.90 10.1% lower549 s vs 604 s
Blender Benchmark 3.6.0 253.1% faster2,027 samples/min vs 574 samples/min
Memory bandwidth 191.7 GB/s more448 GB/s vs 256.3 GB/s
Board power 70 W lower80 W (TDP) vs 150 W (TDP)
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions. Laptop chip results depend on the laptop model: its maker sets the power limit and cooling.
- B ahead by 37.5%
Blender Benchmark 2.90
GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) · s, lower is better
GeForce GTX 1070112.1 sGeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q81.5 sPosition among tested models (27, CUDA)
B · 81A · 1120100200300400Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, s. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q is ahead by 37.5% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
112.1 s · community measurement, sample 249 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 249 submissions (15 outliers excluded), interquartile range 109.66–114.44; submissions 2020-09-02 to 2021-10-14; CUDA backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
81.5 s · community measurement, sample 23 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 23 submissions (1 outliers excluded), interquartile range 78.29–84.81; submissions 2020-09-03 to 2021-01-25; CUDA backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Render time of a single Cycles scene without synchronization. Median of submissions after filtering.
- 3.6% difference, within the threshold
Blender Benchmark 2.90
GPU, classroom (CUDA) · s, lower is better
GeForce GTX 1070365.3 sGeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q352.7 sPosition among tested models (25, CUDA)
B · 353A · 3650200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, s. The 3.6% difference is below the noticeable threshold (5%).
About the measurement and source
- A · NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
365.3 s · community measurement, sample 179 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 179 submissions (23 outliers excluded), interquartile range 355.81–376.18; submissions 2020-09-02 to 2021-10-14; CUDA backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
352.7 s · community measurement, sample 22 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 22 submissions (2 outliers excluded), interquartile range 334.6–365.97; submissions 2020-09-03 to 2021-01-25; CUDA backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Render time of a single Cycles scene without synchronization. Median of submissions after filtering.
- B ahead by 10.1%
Blender Benchmark 2.90
GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) · s, lower is better
GeForce GTX 1070604.4 sGeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q549 sPosition among tested models (23, CUDA)
B · 549A · 60405001,0001,500Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, s. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q is ahead by 10.1% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
604.4 s · community measurement, sample 154 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 154 submissions (14 outliers excluded), interquartile range 591.84–621.3; submissions 2020-09-02 to 2021-10-14; CUDA backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
549 s · community measurement, sample 20 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 20 submissions (0 outliers excluded), interquartile range 524.36–576.34; submissions 2020-09-03 to 2021-01-25; CUDA backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Render time of a single Cycles scene without synchronization. Median of submissions after filtering.
- B ahead by 253.1%
Blender Benchmark 3.6.0
GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) · samples/min, higher is better
GeForce GTX 1070574 samples/minGeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q2,026.9 samples/minPosition among tested models (49, OptiX)
A · 574B · 2,02705,00010,00015,000Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q is ahead by 253.1% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
574 samples/min · community measurement, sample 118 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 118 submissions (9 outliers excluded), interquartile range 558.9–585.27; submissions 2023-06-29 to 2026-09-12; OPTIX backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
2,026.9 samples/min · community measurement, sample 22 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 22 submissions (2 outliers excluded), interquartile range 1875.19–2124.65; submissions 2023-07-06 to 2024-03-17; OPTIX backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Other comparable benchmarks (3)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 2.82GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 102.9 | 79.3 | B +29.7% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 567.2 | 1,903.9 | B +235.7% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 567.6 | 1,814.6 | B +219.7% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (128)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, barbershop_interior (CUDA) | 988.7 | 1,145.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81aGPU, barbershop_interior (CUDA) | 1,012.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 103.4 | 79.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81aGPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 104.1 | 78 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 105.6 | 82.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 105.4 | 83 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 104.2 | 81.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 90.2 | 72.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | 108.5 | 36.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | 162.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | 107.8 | 34.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | 109.1 | 35.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | 108.3 | 35.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 351.4 | 348.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81aGPU, classroom (CUDA) | 361.2 | 338.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 353.4 | 346.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 363.8 | 355.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 329.9 | 360 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 351.7 | 357 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 317.9 | 315.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, classroom (OPTIX) | 396.6 | 187 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1GPU, classroom (OPTIX) | 630.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, classroom (OPTIX) | 389.5 | 184 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, classroom (OPTIX) | 386.7 | 195.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, classroom (OPTIX) | 412.9 | 186.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 205.9 | 141.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81aGPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 208.3 | 149 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 211.7 | 149.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 213 | 161.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 217.2 | 156 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 204 | 142.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 208.4 | 145.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 211.5 | 140.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, fishy_cat (OPTIX) | 205.8 | 64.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1GPU, fishy_cat (OPTIX) | 322.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, fishy_cat (OPTIX) | 200.3 | 63.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, fishy_cat (OPTIX) | 204.8 | 73.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, fishy_cat (OPTIX) | 213.2 | 69.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, koro (CUDA) | 401.4 | 247.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81aGPU, koro (CUDA) | 408.8 | 266.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82GPU, koro (CUDA) | 401 | 262.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83GPU, koro (CUDA) | 393.7 | 279.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, koro (CUDA) | 359.7 | 237.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, koro (CUDA) | 345.7 | 227 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, koro (CUDA) | 362.2 | 226.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, koro (CUDA) | 369 | 229.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, koro (OPTIX) | 239.7 | 136 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1GPU, koro (OPTIX) | 377.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, koro (OPTIX) | 228.9 | 130.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, koro (OPTIX) | 316.7 | 234.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, koro (OPTIX) | 247.4 | 142.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 575.7 | 525.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81aGPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 580.5 | 566.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 575.1 | 543.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 588.2 | 552.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 558.8 | 514.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 582.9 | 486.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 550.6 | 491.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, pavillon_barcelona (OPTIX) | 579 | 219.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1GPU, pavillon_barcelona (OPTIX) | 873.9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, pavillon_barcelona (OPTIX) | 560.3 | 213.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, pavillon_barcelona (OPTIX) | 558.4 | 237.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, pavillon_barcelona (OPTIX) | 592.5 | 227.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, victor (CUDA) | 836.2 | 634.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81aGPU, victor (CUDA) | 906.2 | 674.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82GPU, victor (CUDA) | 878.9 | 647.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83GPU, victor (CUDA) | 807.6 | 676.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, victor (CUDA) | 800.4 | 626.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, victor (CUDA) | 763.4 | 606.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, victor (CUDA) | 867.1 | 669.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, victor (CUDA) | 850.4 | 641.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, victor (OPTIX) | 778.6 | 258 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1GPU, victor (OPTIX) | 1,202.1 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, victor (OPTIX) | 752.1 | 254.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, victor (OPTIX) | 818.9 | 320.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, victor (OPTIX) | 848.4 | 295.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.0.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 705.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 639.5 | 1,231.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 642.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 653.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 619.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 647.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 631.4 | 607.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 653 | 1,242.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 610.5 | 1,087.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 662.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 606.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 628.7 | 803.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 534.5 | 1,707.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.5.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 523.6 | 1,549.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 449.5 | 1,575.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 474.2 | 1,674.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.0.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 624.6 | 2,055.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 567.1 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 572.3 | 1,680.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 567.4 | 1,919.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 573.3 | 2,012 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 540.2 | 1,845.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 548 | 1,648.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 522.5 | 1,744 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 527.1 | 1,550.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 461.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, barbershop_interior (OPTIX) | — | 1,847.6 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | — | 38 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81aGPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | — | 35 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | — | 35.7 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | — | 34.5 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, classroom (OPTIX) | — | 175.9 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81aGPU, classroom (OPTIX) | — | 176.4 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82GPU, classroom (OPTIX) | — | 183.9 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83GPU, classroom (OPTIX) | — | 179.1 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, fishy_cat (OPTIX) | — | 64.5 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82GPU, fishy_cat (OPTIX) | — | 67.7 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83GPU, fishy_cat (OPTIX) | — | 65.2 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, koro (OPTIX) | — | 115.3 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82GPU, koro (OPTIX) | — | 121.5 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83GPU, koro (OPTIX) | — | 119.9 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, pavillon_barcelona (OPTIX) | — | 213.8 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81aGPU, pavillon_barcelona (OPTIX) | — | 228.4 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82GPU, pavillon_barcelona (OPTIX) | — | 222.5 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83GPU, pavillon_barcelona (OPTIX) | — | 219.9 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, victor (OPTIX) | — | 284 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82GPU, victor (OPTIX) | — | 285.7 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83GPU, victor (OPTIX) | — | 282.2 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | — | 1,125.3 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | — | 810.8 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | — | 1,040.8 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | — | 341.2 | no pair |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
Chip maker values. The laptop maker sets the power limit and clocks in each laptop.
| Specification | A · GeForce GTX 1070 | B · GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | |||
| GPU chip | GP104-200-A1 | TU106 | differs |
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing | differs |
| Shader unitsShader unit counts are comparable only within one architecture. | 1,920 (CUDA cores) | 2,304 (CUDA cores) | not directly comparable |
| Clocks | |||
| Base clock | 1,506 MHz | 885 MHz | A: 621 MHz more |
| Boost clockClocks of different architectures do not reflect performance directly. For laptop chips, the clock depends on the laptop’s power limit. | 1,683 MHz | 1,185 MHz | A: 498 MHz more |
| Memory | |||
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB | equal |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 | differs |
| Memory bus | 256 bit | 256 bit | equal |
| Memory bandwidthExcludes cache (Infinity Cache / L2), which affects effective bandwidth differently. | 256.3 GB/s | 448 GB/s | B: 191.7 GB/s more |
| Power and dimensions | |||
| Board powerTGP (NVIDIA) and TBP (AMD/Intel) are calculated differently; higher is not better. For laptops, the chip maker sets the range and the laptop maker picks the value, so the same chip behaves differently in different laptops. | 150 W (TDP) | 80 W (TDP) | A: 70 W higher |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 | equal |
Chip
GPU chip
AGP104-200-A1
BTU106
differsArchitecture
APascal
BTuring
differsShader units
A1,920 (CUDA cores)
B2,304 (CUDA cores)
not directly comparableShader unit counts are comparable only within one architecture.
Clocks
Base clock
A1,506 MHz
B885 MHz
A: 621 MHz moreBoost clock
A1,683 MHz
B1,185 MHz
A: 498 MHz moreClocks of different architectures do not reflect performance directly. For laptop chips, the clock depends on the laptop’s power limit.
Memory
Video memory
A8 GB
B8 GB
equalMemory type
AGDDR5
BGDDR6
differsMemory bus
A256 bit
B256 bit
equalMemory bandwidth
A256.3 GB/s
B448 GB/s
B: 191.7 GB/s moreExcludes cache (Infinity Cache / L2), which affects effective bandwidth differently.
Power and dimensions
Board power
A150 W (TDP)
B80 W (TDP)
A: 70 W higherTGP (NVIDIA) and TBP (AMD/Intel) are calculated differently; higher is not better. For laptops, the chip maker sets the range and the laptop maker picks the value, so the same chip behaves differently in different laptops.
Interface
APCIe 3.0 x16
BPCIe 3.0 x16
equal
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
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Questions and answers
How much video memory do NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q have?
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070: 8 GB GDDR5, 256-bit bus. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q: 8 GB GDDR6, 256-bit bus.
Which PCIe interface do the cards use?
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070: PCIe 3.0 x16. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q: PCIe 3.0 x16.
Which is faster: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q?
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: rendering and compute. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
See also
Data sources (2)
- Wikipedia (English) — specifications of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, specifications of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, release date and launch pricechecked November 14, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.81, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.81a, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.82, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.83, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.90, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.91.2, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.92, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.93.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.90.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.0.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0checked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.