Specifications Compared
| Spec | GTX-1070 | MI325X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 750W |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 256 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 1,920 | |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | HBM3e |
| Architecture | Pascal | CDNA 3 |
| Form Factors | PCIe | OAM |
| Interconnect | Infinity Fabric | |
| FP16 Performance | 6.5 TFLOPS | 1,307 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 6.5 TFLOPS | 1307 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 6,000 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
Raw compute reveals dominance by the MI325X: its 1307 TFLOPS FP16 and FP32 vastly outpace the GTX 1070 Ti's 8.9 TFLOPS, enabling 147 times faster matrix operations critical for deep learning. The identical FP16-to-FP32 ratio on both cards means training and inference scale similarly, but the MI325X's FP8 at 2614 TFLOPS accelerates quantized inference further. Memory bandwidth defines real-world viability: 6000 GB/s on the MI325X supports batch sizes hundreds of times larger than the 1070 Ti's 304 GB/s limit, preventing out-of-memory errors in large language models during training. Datacenter interconnects like Infinity Fabric enable multi-GPU scaling absent on the PCIe-bound 1070 Ti, amplifying throughput in distributed workloads.
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When to Choose the GTX 1070 Ti
The GTX 1070 Ti suits budget-conscious users for legacy gaming or basic machine learning experiments. Its 180W TDP and PCIe compatibility fit consumer desktops without datacenter power infrastructure. Low-cost availability makes it ideal for hobbyist Stable Diffusion runs or small dataset fine-tuning where 8 GB VRAM suffices.
When to Choose the MI325X
Opt for the MI325X in professional AI environments demanding massive scale. Its 256 GB HBM3e VRAM handles enormous models, while 6000 GB/s bandwidth sustains high-throughput training. Infinity Fabric supports clustered deployments for exascale computing.
Use Cases
The MI325X's 256 GB VRAM and 6000 GB/s bandwidth enable training of billion-parameter models with large batches. The 1070 Ti's 8 GB limit constrains it to toy datasets.
2614 TFLOPS FP8 on the MI325X accelerates high-volume quantized inference. The 1070 Ti's 8.9 TFLOPS FP16 cannot match throughput demands.
1307 TFLOPS FP16 supports rapid iterations on large models with the MI325X's vast memory. The 1070 Ti handles only small-scale fine-tuning.
The GTX 1070 Ti's 8.9 TFLOPS FP32 suffices for local image generation at 8 GB VRAM. Datacenter GPUs like MI325X overkill for single-user creative tasks.
Infinity Fabric and 6000 GB/s bandwidth excel in multi-GPU simulations on the MI325X. The 1070 Ti lacks scaling for complex HPC workloads.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which GPU has more VRAM?▾
The MI325X provides 256 GB HBM3e VRAM compared to the GTX 1070 Ti's 8 GB GDDR5. This 32-fold difference suits large AI models on the MI325X.
What is the memory bandwidth difference?▾
MI325X achieves 6000 GB/s versus 304 GB/s on the GTX 1070 Ti. Higher bandwidth on MI325X supports larger batch sizes in training.
How do FP32 performances compare?▾
The MI325X delivers 1307 TFLOPS FP32 against 8.9 TFLOPS on the GTX 1070 Ti. This yields 147 times greater compute for the MI325X.
Which has lower power consumption?▾
GTX 1070 Ti uses 180W TDP, far below the MI325X's 750W. Consumer setups favor the lower-power 1070 Ti.
Is the GTX 1070 Ti suitable for AI training?▾
The 1070 Ti's 8 GB VRAM limits it to small models. MI325X with 256 GB excels in professional training scenarios.
What architectures do they use?▾
GTX 1070 Ti employs Pascal from 2016; MI325X uses CDNA 3 from 2024. Newer CDNA 3 optimizes for AI accelerators.
Which is cheaper to rent, the GTX 1070 or the MI325X?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the GTX 1070 and MI325X vary by provider, configuration, and availability. This page shows live pricing from 25+ providers updated every 60 seconds. Scroll to the Live Cloud Pricing section to compare current rates.
How much VRAM does the GTX 1070 have compared to the MI325X?▾
The GTX 1070 has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory. The MI325X has 256 GB of HBM3e memory.
Can I find GTX 1070 and MI325X GPUs available to rent right now?▾
Yes. This page shows real-time availability across 25+ cloud GPU providers. The Live Cloud Pricing section displays only in-stock offers with current pricing.
What is the main difference between the GTX 1070 and the MI325X?▾
The GTX 1070 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the MI325X uses CDNA 3 (2024). The MI325X delivers 201.1x the FP16 throughput and 23.4x the memory bandwidth of the GTX 1070.