GTX 1070 8GB Gaming Benchmark 2026 -- Still a Great Buy?

GTX 1070 8GB in 2026 -- Pakistan's Sweet Spot GPU

When Nvidia launched the GTX 1070 in 2016, it sat at the top of the mainstream stack -- faster than anything else at its price point, efficient enough for standard power supplies, and loaded with 8GB of GDDR5 at a time when the GTX 1060's 6GB was considered generous. A decade later, the GTX 1070 has aged into Pakistan's used GPU market at a price that makes it genuinely interesting: Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000 depending on condition, cooler type, and seller.

That price range sits in a uniquely useful position. Below it, you have the GTX 1060 6GB and RX 580 8GB -- solid budget options but cards with real limitations in 2026's game library. Above it, you start entering the territory of newer Turing and Ampere cards that command higher prices even on the used market. The GTX 1070 8GB is the card that bridges that gap: more VRAM than a 1060 6GB, more compute power, and still within reach for a gamer working with a modest upgrade budget in Pakistan.

But bridging a gap on paper is not the same as performing well in practice. Pascal is now a ten-year-old architecture. Games like Cyberpunk 2077, Black Myth: Wukong, and RDR2 were not designed with it in mind. So we did what matters: we actually benchmarked it. Fifteen games, 1080p, realistic settings, and a straight answer about whether this card deserves your Rs 20,000-30,000 in 2026.

GTX 1070 8GB Specifications

The GTX 1070 is based on the GP104 die -- the same silicon used in the GTX 1080, just with some shaders disabled and clocks tuned down. That heritage matters: GP104 is a larger, more capable die than the GP106 in the GTX 1060, which translates directly into higher sustained throughput and better memory bandwidth.

Specification	GTX 1070 8GB
Architecture	Pascal (GP104)
CUDA Cores	1920
VRAM	8GB GDDR5
Memory Bus	256-bit
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s
Base Clock	1506 MHz
Boost Clock	1683 MHz
TDP	150W
Power Connector	1x 8-pin
Display Outputs	3x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI, 1x DL-DVI
DirectX Support	DirectX 12 (Feature Level 12_1)
Release Year	2016

The jump from the GTX 1060's 192-bit bus to the GTX 1070's 256-bit bus is significant. The extra bandwidth headroom means the 1070 handles high-texture, high-resolution workloads more gracefully, with less risk of stuttering when VRAM allocation climbs. Combined with the 50% increase in CUDA cores -- 1920 versus the 1060's 1280 -- the 1070 is a meaningfully more powerful card, not just a modest bump. That core count advantage also means the 1070 scales better as workloads increase, keeping framerates more consistent under heavy GPU load.

At 150W TDP with a single 8-pin connector, the GTX 1070 still works comfortably with any decent 450W+ power supply. Pakistani prebuilts and budget system builders typically come with 450-550W units, so compatibility is rarely an issue. This is a card that plays nicely with the systems already in people's hands.

Test System

We used the same test bench as our other GPU reviews to keep comparisons accurate. The Ryzen 5 3600 is a well-rounded CPU that does not bottleneck the GTX 1070 in any of the titles tested at 1080p. This setup is representative of what a serious Pakistani gamer might actually build around a used GTX 1070 purchase today.

Component	Spec
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (6C/12T, 3.6 GHz base)
RAM	16GB DDR4-3200 (2x8GB, dual channel)
GPU	GTX 1070 8GB (ASUS Dual OC, dual-fan)
Storage	512GB SATA SSD
OS	Windows 10 64-bit (latest updates)
Driver	Nvidia Game Ready Driver 572.xx
Resolution	1920x1080
Monitor	144Hz IPS (standard mid-range panel)

All results were captured using CapFrameX across a minimum three-run average. Each game was tested after a fresh system reboot with background processes minimized. Settings for each game are listed in the benchmark table. Where FSR is noted, AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution was used at Quality mode with output at 1080p.

GTX 1070 8GB Benchmark Results -- 1080p

Settings were chosen to represent what makes sense on this card -- not an artificial worst-case scenario, but not max-everything either. The goal is to show what you will realistically play at. Where High or Very High is listed, the card handles it cleanly. Where FSR is noted, it was necessary to maintain a smooth experience.

Game	Settings / Resolution	Avg FPS	Verdict
CS2	High, 1080p	160-200	Runs Great
Valorant	High, 1080p	200-240	Runs Great
GTA V	Very High, 1080p	100-120	Runs Great
PUBG	High, 1080p	90-110	Runs Great
Free Fire	Max, 1080p	60 (capped)	Runs Great
Fortnite	High, 1080p	100-125	Runs Great
Apex Legends	High, 1080p	100-120	Runs Great
The Witcher 3	Ultra, 1080p	70-85	Runs Great
FIFA / EA FC 26	Max, 1080p	60 (locked)	Runs Great
Cyberpunk 2077	Medium + FSR, 1080p	50-60	Runs Well
Red Dead Redemption 2	Medium, 1080p	55-65	Runs Well
Elden Ring	High, 1080p	80-100	Runs Great
COD Warzone	High, 1080p	80-100	Runs Great
Hogwarts Legacy	Medium + FSR, 1080p	50-60	Runs Well
Black Myth: Wukong	Low + FSR, 1080p	35-42	Playable

Reading the Results

The GTX 1070's benchmark profile tells a clear story. In the games that define Pakistan's competitive gaming scene -- CS2, Valorant, PUBG, Free Fire, Fortnite, and Apex Legends -- this card is an absolute powerhouse for its price tier. Valorant at 200-240 FPS means a 240Hz monitor will not be left hungry. CS2 at 160-200 FPS keeps you well above the competitive standard. Even PUBG, the most demanding of the major competitive titles, sits at 90-110 FPS on High settings -- a significant step up from what the GTX 1060 6GB delivers on Medium.

The mid-tier AAA performance is genuinely impressive. GTA V at Very High 1080p hitting 100-120 FPS is excellent -- this is settings the GTX 1060 can only touch on its own High preset, and even then at lower framerates. The Witcher 3 runs at Ultra settings and still delivers 70-85 FPS; that was a premium experience a few years ago, and it still feels like one. Elden Ring at High delivering 80-100 FPS is a comfortable, smooth experience with no meaningful settings sacrifice.

The demanding modern titles show where Pascal's age starts to show. Cyberpunk 2077 at Medium with FSR manages 50-60 FPS, which is smooth and playable for a single-player RPG. RDR2 at Medium 1080p delivers 55-65 FPS -- entirely comfortable for the pacing of that game. Hogwarts Legacy at Medium with FSR reaches 50-60 FPS, which is the same story. These are not compromised experiences; they're just not max-settings experiences, and that distinction matters at this price tier. Only Black Myth: Wukong, one of the most demanding games released in recent memory, drops the 1070 to a Low+FSR baseline to stay above 35 FPS.

GTX 1070 vs GTX 1060 6GB -- Is the Price Difference Worth It?

This is the comparison that matters most for Pakistani gamers deciding between the two most common used Pascal cards in the market. The GTX 1070 typically costs Rs 5,000-10,000 more than a GTX 1060 6GB in Pakistan's second-hand market. Is that premium justified?

Looking purely at raw performance, the GTX 1070 is approximately 30-40% faster than the GTX 1060 6GB across most 1080p gaming scenarios. In the games tested here:

• CS2: GTX 1060 6GB hits 130-160 FPS; GTX 1070 hits 160-200 FPS. On a 144Hz or 165Hz monitor, the 1070 keeps you above the refresh threshold more consistently.
• GTA V: GTX 1060 6GB at High delivers 85-100 FPS; GTX 1070 at Very High delivers 100-120 FPS. That's a full preset step higher with still-higher framerates.
• Cyberpunk 2077: GTX 1060 6GB at Low+FSR reaches 38-48 FPS; GTX 1070 at Medium+FSR hits 50-60 FPS. This is the clearest example of the gap -- the 1070 plays Cyberpunk at a meaningfully higher quality tier.
• The Witcher 3: GTX 1060 6GB at High delivers 60-70 FPS; GTX 1070 at Ultra delivers 70-85 FPS. Again, a full preset upgrade with a framerate gain on top.
• PUBG: GTX 1060 6GB at Medium delivers 70-85 FPS; GTX 1070 at High delivers 90-110 FPS. Better settings, better frames.

The VRAM difference is equally important. The GTX 1070's 8GB versus the GTX 1060's 6GB gives the 1070 two extra gigabytes of breathing room. In 2026, games like Warzone, Hogwarts Legacy, and Cyberpunk 2077 at Medium settings push into the 6-7GB VRAM allocation range. On the GTX 1060 6GB, you will start seeing hitching in these titles as the card spills to system RAM. The GTX 1070 handles the same situations cleanly because it has the headroom to keep textures in VRAM where they belong.

GTX 1070 vs GTX 1660 Super -- Older Pascal vs Newer Turing

The GTX 1660 Super is the more interesting comparison for a used market buyer in 2026. It launched in 2019 on Nvidia's Turing architecture -- three years newer than the 1070 -- and in most raw benchmark comparisons, it edges the GTX 1070 by around 5-10% in modern titles. But the story is more nuanced than that headline number.

Where the GTX 1660 Super wins: it uses GDDR6 memory versus the 1070's GDDR5. That faster memory contributes to its edge in bandwidth-limited scenarios. The Turing architecture also benefits from improved rasterization efficiency and better driver optimization for DirectX 12 Ultimate features. In a head-to-head at 1080p on the same settings, the 1660 Super consistently places 5-10% ahead across a broad game library. If you run these exact benchmark games on both cards at identical settings, the 1660 Super typically comes out slightly faster.

Where the GTX 1070 wins: VRAM. This is the critical differentiator. The GTX 1660 Super has 6GB of GDDR6. The GTX 1070 has 8GB of GDDR5. In 2026, that 2GB gap has real consequences. Cyberpunk 2077, Hogwarts Legacy, and Warzone with high-res texture packs can push past 6GB VRAM allocation at Medium settings -- the GTX 1660 Super will hit its ceiling and stutter in the same scenarios where the GTX 1070 keeps going. As game VRAM requirements continue climbing, this advantage will only grow.

The practical buying question is price. In Pakistan's used market, a GTX 1660 Super typically sells for Rs 25,000-35,000 -- often more than a GTX 1070 8GB at Rs 20,000-30,000. If the 1660 Super is Rs 5,000+ more expensive than a 1070 in your local market, the 1070 represents better value overall: slightly lower raw performance but more VRAM for a lower price. If they're similarly priced, your game list should decide -- new releases and VRAM-hungry games favor the 1070's 8GB, while pure framerate performance slightly favors the 1660 Super.

Why 8GB VRAM Still Matters in 2026

The GTX 1070's 8GB of GDDR5 was once considered generous. In 2026, it's crossing from "comfortable" into "necessary" territory for anyone who plays a broad game library beyond esports titles. Here's where those 8 gigabytes make a concrete difference compared to the 6GB on the GTX 1060 6GB or GTX 1660 Super.

Cyberpunk 2077: At Medium settings 1080p, Cyberpunk typically allocates 6.5-7.5GB of VRAM depending on the scene. On a 6GB card, this causes regular page-in stutter as assets cycle in and out. The GTX 1070 handles this at Medium without hitching because it never fully saturates its VRAM pool. The result is a noticeably smoother experience versus the same settings on a GTX 1060 6GB or GTX 1660 Super.

Hogwarts Legacy: Hogwarts Legacy is notorious for aggressive VRAM consumption. At Medium settings, it routinely allocates 5-6GB on a clean scene and spikes further during area transitions. On a 6GB card, texture pop-in and micro-stutters become regular visitors. On the GTX 1070's 8GB, these transitions are smoother because the card holds more assets resident in VRAM.

COD Warzone with HD Texture Packs: Warzone's high-resolution texture packs push VRAM demand significantly. With HD packs installed and High settings at 1080p, you can easily reach 6-7GB allocation. The GTX 1070 handles this tier cleanly; the GTX 1660 Super starts showing signs of strain with the same packs at the same settings.

RDR2: Red Dead Redemption 2 is a memory-hungry game even at Medium settings. The GTX 1070 at Medium 1080p uses most of its 8GB without hitting the ceiling. Running the same scene on a 6GB card produces visible stutter during wide, detailed landscape shots where the game pushes its full streaming budget.

The broader point is that 8GB of VRAM is increasingly the safe baseline for 2026 gaming at 1080p if you want settings flexibility without management headaches. The GTX 1070 provides this headroom. The GTX 1060 6GB and GTX 1660 Super are both threading needles in games that were not designed with 6GB as their VRAM target.

Optimized Settings for GTX 1070 in 2026

The GTX 1070 can run most popular games at High or Very High settings without issue. The settings discipline that was necessary on the GTX 1060 6GB is largely not needed here, but there are still specific choices that help maximize both framerate and VRAM efficiency in the games that push harder.

General Principles for GTX 1070

• Textures: High is almost always safe. The 8GB VRAM pool means you rarely need to step down from High to Medium on textures to avoid stuttering. Ultra textures in a handful of extreme cases (Hogwarts Legacy, Cyberpunk at 4K assets) may push past comfortable limits, but at High 1080p you are almost always fine.
• Shadows: Medium to High depending on the game. Shadow quality is expensive across all hardware. At High it's acceptable on the GTX 1070; Ultra shadows in a few titles cost 10-15% framerate for a minimal visual gain. Medium is the safe default if you want maximum FPS headroom.
• Ambient Occlusion: HBAO or SSAO. Unlike the GTX 1060 which struggled with HBAO+, the GTX 1070 can run it without serious cost in most titles. HBAO+ adds meaningful depth to shadow edges and object contact. Only disable it in games where you are targeting 100+ FPS.
• Anti-aliasing: TAA is the right choice. The GTX 1070 can handle TAA cleanly across all the games tested. MSAA is still expensive and should be avoided. TAA delivers good image quality with minimal GPU overhead.
• Ray tracing: leave it off. Pascal has no dedicated RT hardware. Software ray tracing is brutally inefficient on this architecture -- you lose 40-60% framerate for results that barely register at 1080p. There is no scenario where enabling RT makes sense on this card.
• FSR / upscaling: use it for demanding titles. In Cyberpunk 2077 and Hogwarts Legacy specifically, FSR Quality mode at 1080p output adds 20-30% FPS while keeping the image looking clean. These are the two games in this benchmark list that most benefit from it on GTX 1070 hardware.
• V-Sync / frame caps: for games you are running at 100+ FPS, consider capping at 144 FPS if you have a 144Hz monitor. Uncapped framerates cause GPU power draw spikes and extra heat without perceptible benefit above your monitor's refresh rate.

Game-Specific Tips

• CS2: Shader Quality High, Texture Filtering 16x Anisotropic, shadows Medium, multicore rendering enabled. The engine will happily push 160-200 FPS on these settings with headroom to spare. If you have a 240Hz monitor, drop shadows to Low to push toward 200+ FPS averages.
• GTA V: Very High preset is fine as a baseline. Disable MSAA and use FXAA instead. Advanced Graphics options like tessellation and grass quality can be reduced without visible impact during gameplay. This is one of the best-looking configurations the GTX 1070 can deliver -- Very High GTA V at 100-120 FPS feels premium for a used card at this price.
• Cyberpunk 2077: Medium preset with FSR Quality enabled and Depth of Field/Motion Blur disabled. Manually set textures to High if they defaulted to Medium -- the 8GB pool handles it. This setup achieves 50-60 FPS with image quality that genuinely looks good.
• PUBG: High preset, render scale 100%, AA on TAA. The GTX 1070 at PUBG High is a clean experience -- 90-110 FPS with no meaningful settings compromise versus what the game looks best at.
• RDR2: Medium preset overall, but manually push textures and water quality to High -- RDR2 looks significantly better with higher texture and water settings and the GTX 1070's 8GB handles it cleanly. This gets you closer to the game's true visual identity without tanking framerates.
• Black Myth: Wukong: Low preset with FSR Quality mode. This is one of the most demanding games available and the GTX 1070 is working hard just to stay above 35 FPS at Low. Do not attempt Medium -- you will drop into the high 20s in dense scenes. Enjoy it at Low and appreciate the art direction regardless.

Worth Buying in Pakistan in 2026? Where to Find It and Price Guidance

The honest buying advice for the GTX 1070 8GB in Pakistan comes down to a simple framework: what do you play, what are you upgrading from, and what is the actual price you find it at.

Where to Find a GTX 1070 in Pakistan

OLX Pakistan is the primary marketplace for used GPUs. Search specifically for "GTX 1070 8GB" and filter by your city -- Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi have the most active listings. Facebook Marketplace and local tech groups (particularly "Used PC Parts Pakistan" and city-specific groups) are also productive. Physical computer markets like Hafeez Centre in Lahore, Saddar Tech in Karachi, and Raja Bazaar in Rawalpindi have dealers who specialize in used international GPUs and often carry GTX 1070 units sourced from data center or gaming PC upgrades.

Price Guidance for 2026

At the time of writing, expect the following price tiers:

• Rs 18,000-22,000: Founder's Edition (FE) blower-style cards, or aftermarket units with uncertain testing history. These often come without boxes and may have accumulated miles from years of gaming or minor mining. Inspect carefully, test with GPU-Z and a stress test before committing.
• Rs 22,000-26,000: The sweet spot for decent aftermarket cards -- dual-fan ASUS, MSI, EVGA, or Zotac units in working condition. At this range you should expect a card that has been used for gaming rather than mining, has clean cooler fins, and delivers stable performance.
• Rs 26,000-30,000: Premium condition, well-maintained aftermarket cards with original box, sometimes with seller testing receipts or short warranties from used PC shops. Worth considering if you want peace of mind or if you are building a system you plan to keep for several years.

Be cautious of any GTX 1070 listed below Rs 18,000 -- it is either a blower FE card in rough condition, has cosmetic damage, or was used for cryptocurrency mining. Mining-used GPUs are not automatically broken, but they have run at sustained high load for potentially thousands of hours, which can affect thermal interface material, capacitor health, and fan bearing lifespan. Always ask the seller directly whether the card was used for mining.

What to Check Before Buying

• Run GPU-Z to confirm it reads as GTX 1070 8GB with GP104 die and 8192MB VRAM. This takes 60 seconds and eliminates any labeling fraud.
• Run Unigine Heaven or 3DMark for 5-10 minutes and watch GPU temperature. A healthy GTX 1070 should not exceed 85°C under load with a dual-fan cooler. If it spikes above 90°C, the thermal paste needs replacing or the fans are failing.
• Check for artifacting or driver crashes during the stress test. Unstable cards often show this immediately under GPU load.
• Inspect the PCIe connector -- the 8-pin connector on the card should not be damaged, burned, or blackened. A burned connector is a safety concern, not a cosmetic one.

Is It Worth the Rs 20,000-30,000 in 2026?

For the gaming profile of most Pakistani gamers, yes. The GTX 1070 8GB delivers a genuinely premium 1080p esports experience, handles every popular competitive title at framerates that make a 144Hz monitor meaningful, and manages AAA single-player games at settings that look respectable rather than compromised. At Rs 22,000-25,000 in good condition, it's one of the best value propositions in the used GPU market right now -- offering more than the GTX 1060 6GB for a modest premium, and competitive with the GTX 1660 Super at often a lower price with better VRAM.

If your budget stretches to Rs 30,000+, however, it's worth checking whether an RX 5500 XT 8GB, GTX 1660 Ti, or early RTX 2060 units have entered your price range. These cards offer performance meaningfully above the GTX 1070 along with newer feature sets. But below Rs 28,000, the GTX 1070 8GB is hard to beat for what it delivers.

Conclusion

The GTX 1070 8GB in 2026 is one of the strongest arguments for Pakistan's used GPU market. A decade after its launch, it remains a genuine performer: 160-200 FPS in CS2, 200-240 FPS in Valorant, 100-120 FPS in GTA V on Very High, and smooth 50-60 FPS gameplay in Cyberpunk 2077 and Hogwarts Legacy with FSR assistance. The 8GB of VRAM keeps it competitive in newer titles where 6GB cards hit walls, and the 256-bit memory bus provides bandwidth headroom that still feels modern for 1080p work.

Is it better than the GTX 1060 6GB? By a significant margin -- roughly 30-40% faster with 2GB more VRAM, for a price premium that is justified if you play anything beyond pure esports. Is it better than the GTX 1660 Super? It depends on your game list -- the 1660 Super is marginally faster in raw FPS, but the GTX 1070's 8GB of VRAM wins the long-term durability argument as games keep climbing in memory requirements.

The GTX 1070 8GB is the sweet spot in Pakistan's 2026 used GPU market between budget cards that struggle with AAA titles and newer cards that ask for premiums most budgets cannot absorb. At Rs 22,000-26,000 in solid condition, it earns its recommendation without qualification -- provided you are pairing it with a compatible CPU and a 450W+ power supply, and you verify the card before buying.

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