Gigabyte
Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB
Specifications
Performance
Memory Size:
8 GB
Memory Type:
GDDR5
PCIe Version:
PCIe 3.0 x16
Technical
Chipset:
GeForce GTX 1070
Core Clock:
1556 MHz
Boost Clock:
1746 MHz
Frame Sync:
GSync
Color:
Black / Orange
Physical
Slot Width:
2
Length:
280 mm
TDP:
150 W
Recommended Power Supply:
500 W
Connectivity
HDMI Ports:
1
DisplayPorts:
3
Power Input:
1x 8-Pin
Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB
The GIGABYTE Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB video card is a high-performance graphics solution featuring 8GB of GDDR5 memory. Running at 1556 MHz base with 1746 MHz boost clocks, It scores 4/10 in our performance analysis (34% performance rating) and is perfect for 1080p gaming at ultra settings or 1440p at medium-high settings. It features GSync support, 350 GB/s memory bandwidth, multi-monitor support ( 1 HDMI + 3 DisplayPort ). A 500W power supply is recommended for optimal performance.
Use-Case Scores
Gaming
Weighted toward DirectX 12/11 raster, GPU compute, and VRAM — real-world gaming across resolutions.
#306 of 327
AI / ML
INT8 tensor throughput, FP16, and VRAM — the gates for AI inference and model size.
#308 of 327
Rendering
FP32 compute, VRAM, and bandwidth — GPU renderers like OptiX, Redshift, and Blender Cycles.
#305 of 327
Video Editing
Hardware encode/decode (AV1) plus VRAM and bandwidth — timeline scrubbing and fast exports.
#302 of 327
CAD
Viewport performance (FP32, VRAM, clocks). ISV certification (below) indicates professional support/validation — uncertified cards still run CAD, just without vendor validation.not ISV-certified
#305 of 327
Scientific
FP64 double precision plus VRAM and bandwidth — simulation accuracy and data integrity.
#307 of 327
1080p gaming at ultra settings or 1440p at medium-high settings
High-End Gaming
GSync Support



