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GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA
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GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA vs MSI Radeon RX 570 Gaming X 8G. Specifications, performance, tests

Overall score
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Released
Q2/2016
GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA
GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA
Released
Q4/2017
Overall score
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MSI Radeon RX 570 Gaming X 8G
MSI Radeon RX 570 Gaming X 8G

Comparison of GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA and MSI Radeon RX 570 Gaming X 8G It's time to determine which graphics card offers the best performance, what's the difference between them and why?

In front of you is a detailed comparison between the GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA and the MSI Radeon RX 570 Gaming X 8G to help you decide which card is right for your needs. Below we will analyze their specifications, benchmark results and overall performance to help you make the right choice.

Comparing the GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA to the MSI Radeon RX 570 Gaming X 8G in a variety of popular benchmarks reveals key performance differences between the models. Understanding the nuances between these two cards will help you determine the best option for your workload, whether you are a gamer, content creator, or someone who needs raw processing power.

GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA: boasts a maximum frequency of 1.518 GHz+ 1 % GHz + 6%. It is equipped with 8 GBGB of RAM. The memory type is GDDR5. It was released in Q2/2016.

MSI Radeon RX 570 Gaming X 8G: It has a maximum clock speed of 1.178 GHz+ 1 % GHz. It comes with 8 GBGB of memory. The memory type is GDDR5. Released in Q1 Q4/2017.

Differences

  • Place in the overall ranking

    (based on several benchmarks)

    2320 left arrow score
  • Higher clock speed

    Around 22% better clock speed

    1.518 GHz+ 1 % left arrow 1.178 GHz+ 1 %

Positions in all rankings

Common positions GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA GPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • FP32 Performance (Single-precision TFLOPS)
    2131 place
  • Battlefield 5
    2210 place
  • Shadow of the Tomb Raider
    2235 place
  • Crypto-Mining Ethereum Hashrate (MH/s)
    2385 place
  • Crypto-Mining Ergo Hashrate (MH/s)
    2228 place
  • Crypto-Mining Ravencoin Hashrate (MH/s)
    2234 place
  • 3DMark Benchmark
    2117 place
  • Crypto-Mining Vertcoin Hashrate (MH/s)
    1550 place
  • Place in the overall ranking

    (based on several benchmarks)

    2390 left arrow score

Positions in all rankings

Common positions MSI Radeon RX 570 Gaming X 8G GPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • FP32 Performance (Single-precision TFLOPS)
    2349 place
  • Battlefield 5
    2565 place
  • Shadow of the Tomb Raider
    2544 place
  • Crypto-Mining Ergo Hashrate (MH/s)
    1899 place
  • Crypto-Mining Ravencoin Hashrate (MH/s)
    2211 place
  • Crypto-Mining Vertcoin Hashrate (MH/s)
    1626 place

Specifications

Technical data
GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA
MSI Radeon RX 570 Gaming X 8G MSI Radeon RX 570 Gaming X 8G
General Information

This section provides a detailed comparison of the fundamental technical specifications of the graphics cards GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA and MSI Radeon RX 570 Gaming X 8G. It includes key information such as the GPU chip architecture, the number of processing units, and other core features that directly impact the overall performance of the cards in various applications, including gaming and professional workloads.

  • Based on
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 left arrow AMD Radeon RX 570
  • GPU Chip
    GP104-200-A1 left arrow Polaris 20 XL
  • Execution units
    15 left arrow 32
  • Shader
    1920 left arrow 2048
  • Render Output Units
    64 left arrow 32
  • Texture Units
    120 left arrow 128
Memory Configuration

This section provides a comparison of the memory configurations of GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA and MSI Radeon RX 570 Gaming X 8G. It includes details such as the memory size, type (e.g., GDDR6, HBM2), and bandwidth, which are key factors that determine how efficiently the card handles large textures, data sets, and high-resolution tasks.Larger memory sizes are typically beneficial for demanding applications like 4K gaming and video editing.

  • Memory Size
    8 GB left arrow 8 GB
  • Memory Type
    GDDR5 left arrow GDDR5
  • Memory Speed
    2.002 GHz left arrow 1.75 GHz
  • Memory Bandwith
    256 GB/s left arrow 224 GB/s
  • Memory Interface
    256 bit left arrow 256 bit
Clock Speeds

This section focuses on comparing the clock speeds of GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA and MSI Radeon RX 570 Gaming X 8G. It includes both the base and boost clock speeds, which directly influence the performance of the GPU during intensive tasks. Faster clock speeds typically translate to higher frame rates in games and quicker processing in compute-heavy applications.

  • Base Clock
    1.518 GHz+ 1 % left arrow 1.178 GHz+ 1 %
  • Boost Clock
    1.708 GHz+ 1 % left arrow 1.293 GHz+ 4 %
  • Avg (Game) Clock
    left arrow
  • Overclocking
    Yes left arrow Yes
Thermal Management

This section examines the thermal design of GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA and MSI Radeon RX 570 Gaming X 8G. It includes details such as power consumption (in watts) and thermal output during regular operation and overclocking. Efficient thermal management is essential for maintaining stable performance during long gaming sessions or other demanding tasks.

  • TDP
    150 W left arrow 150 W
  • TDP (up)
    -- left arrow --
  • Tjunction max
    -- left arrow --
  • PCIe-Power
    1 x 8-Pin left arrow 1 x 8-Pin
Cooling System

This section compares the cooling systems of GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA and MSI Radeon RX 570 Gaming X 8G. It includes details about the types of coolers (e.g., blower or open-air) and the number and size of fans, which play a crucial role in maintaining optimal temperatures during operation.Effective cooling is essential for preventing thermal throttling and extending the longevity of the GPU.

  • Fan-Type
    Radial left arrow Axial
  • Cooler-Type
    Air cooling left arrow Air cooling
  • Fan 1
    1 x 70 mm left arrow 2 x 100 mm
  • Noise (Idle)
    -- left arrow 0 dB / Silent
  • Fan 2
    -- left arrow --
  • Noise (Load)
    -- left arrow --
Interfaces

This section compares the connectivity options available on GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA and MSI Radeon RX 570 Gaming X 8G. These include the number and type of ports like HDMI, DisplayPort, and others that are essential for connecting displays and external devices.This information helps determine which card offers more versatile or modern connectivity options.

  • Max. Displays
    4 left arrow 4
  • HDCP-Version
    2.2 left arrow 2.2
  • HDMI Ports
    1x HDMI v2.0b left arrow 2x HDMI v2.0b
  • DP Ports
    1x DP v1.4 left arrow 2x DP v1.4
  • DVI Ports
    1 left arrow 1
  • VGA Ports
    -- left arrow --
  • USB-C Ports
    -- left arrow --
Technical Specifications

This section compares the technical specifications of GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA and MSI Radeon RX 570 Gaming X 8G. It highlights key features such as API support for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan, which are crucial for running modern games and applications efficiently.These specifications ensure compatibility and optimal performance across a wide range of software environments.

  • Max. resolution
    7680x4320 left arrow 5120x2880
  • DirectX
    12_1 left arrow 12
  • Raytracing
    No left arrow No
  • DLSS / FSR
    No left arrow No
  • LED
    No LED lighting left arrow MSI Mystic Light
Supported Video Codecs

This section compares the support for video codecs on GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA and MSI Radeon RX 570 Gaming X 8G. It highlights the built-in capabilities for compressing and decompressing video formats such as H.264, H.265 (HEVC), and VP9, which are important for tasks like video editing and streaming.

  • h264
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • VP8
    Decode left arrow Decode
  • h265 / HEVC
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • VP9
    Decode left arrow Decode
  • AV1
    No left arrow No
Dimensions

This section compares the physical dimensions of GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA and MSI Radeon RX 570 Gaming X 8G. It includes the size, weight, and slot requirements, which are important considerations for ensuring compatibility with your PC case, especially in smaller or more compact builds.

  • Length
    253 mm left arrow 276 mm
  • Height
    111 mm left arrow 142 mm
  • Width
    16 mm left arrow 39 mm
  • Width (Slots)
    1 PCIe-Slots left arrow 2 PCIe-Slots
  • Weight
    -- left arrow 778 g
Additional Information

This section provides additional information about GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA and MSI Radeon RX 570 Gaming X 8G. It covers aspects such as release dates, interface compatibility, and other unique features that might not be covered in other sections.This helps users make a more informed decision about the suitability of each card for their specific use case.

  • GPU Interface
    PCIe 3.0 x 16 left arrow PCIe 3.0 x 16
  • Release date
    Q2/2016 left arrow Q4/2017
  • Release price
    -- left arrow --
  • Structure size
    16 nm left arrow 14 nm
  • Part-no
    70NSH6DS2HRZ left arrow --
  • Documents
    data sheet left arrow data sheet

Benchmarks

Performance tests GPUs

By reviewing the results from several well-known benchmarks, you can more accurately assess the performance differences between GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA and MSI Radeon RX 570 Gaming X 8G.

Compare the synthetic benchmark results and select the best graphics card for your needs!

FP32 Performance (Single-precision TFLOPS)
Benchmark FP32 is a 32-bit floating point calculation for the GPU which is required for 3D gaming
6.56
GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA
5.3
MSI Radeon RX 570 Gaming X 8G
Battlefield 5
Battlefield 5 is a realistic game, with a built-in benchmark, very suitable as a test for graphics cards
42 fps (avg)
GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA
27 fps (avg)
MSI Radeon RX 570 Gaming X 8G
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Shadow of the Tomb Raider has a built-in benchmark, based on the Crystal Dynamics Foundation engine
25 fps (avg)
GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA
18 fps (avg)
MSI Radeon RX 570 Gaming X 8G
Crypto-Mining Ergo Hashrate (MH/s)
The Autolykos algorithm, on which Ergo cryptocurrency is based, allows not only modern GPUs to be used for mining, but also the past generation of GPUs
56 MH/s
GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA
67 MH/s
MSI Radeon RX 570 Gaming X 8G
Crypto-Mining Ravencoin Hashrate (MH/s)
Hashrate mining Ravencoin cryptocurrency on the KawPoW algorithm is fastest on modern video cards
13 MH/s
GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA
13 MH/s
MSI Radeon RX 570 Gaming X 8G
Crypto-Mining Vertcoin Hashrate (MH/s)
VertCoin cryptocurrency can be mined on both Nvidia and AMD and is interesting because it mines perfectly on old GPUs like GTX1050, R9 290 and even GTX970
0.43 MH/s
GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 KATANA
0.42 MH/s
MSI Radeon RX 570 Gaming X 8G

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