1080 vs 1070

[manlyman]

sop i can get a 1080 for 480$ but i can also get a 1070 for $340 .. which is the better deal?... im on 1080p 144hz

 

[zyh1987]

1070 they are about 20-25% a part, but 1080 costs 50% more

 

[manlyman]

1070 they are about 20-25% a part, but 1080 costs 50% more

didnt think of it that way, great, thank u ! saved me $140 haha

 

[csgogutknife123]

What zyh1987 said is a good reason to buy a 1070, but let's also put it in this situation:

In a few years when 1070's and 1080's are getting more un-efficient for new games, when a 1080 achieves 60 fps in a title, the 1070 will be 25%ish less, meaning it will be in the 40's (Playable, but not smooth and pleasing to the eye)

Also, if you are playing on a 144hz 1080p monitor, it would be a better option because in some games it doesn't even achieve it (On maxed settings) for example;

Far cry 5 1080p maxed out runs around 90-110fps on my Gaming X, keep in mind this is with an 8600k (One of the best gaming cpu's)
GTA V 1080 maxed out runs about the same as Far Cry. And then you have to factor in the 25% less performance with the 1070.

If I were you, I would look up benchmarks of the specific games you are looking to play and go from there.