Specifications Compared
| Spec | GTX-1070 | MI355X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 750W |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 288 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 1,920 | |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | HBM3e |
| Architecture | Pascal | CDNA 4 |
| Form Factors | PCIe | OAM |
| Interconnect | Infinity Fabric | |
| FP16 Performance | 6.5 TFLOPS | 2,300 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 6.5 TFLOPS | 2300 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 8,000 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
Compute disparities define their capabilities: the MI355X achieves 2300 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32, over 258 times the GTX 1070 Ti's 8.9 TFLOPS in each, accelerating neural network training where FP16 matrix operations dominate. For inference, the MI355X's 4600 TFLOPS FP8 further boosts quantized model throughput, irrelevant to the Pascal card lacking such precision.
Memory is a bottleneck for the 1070 Ti: 8 GB GDDR5 at 256 GB/s limits batch sizes to small values in LLM training, risking slow convergence or OOM errors on models over 7B parameters. The MI355X's 288 GB HBM3e and 8000 GB/s bandwidth enable huge batches, slashing training times and improving model accuracy via better gradient estimates.
Power scales with ambition: 180 W suits desktops, but 750 W reflects datacenter cooling for sustained 2300 TFLOPS peaks, making the MI355X ideal for production AI versus hobbyist tinkering.
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When to Choose the GTX 1070 Ti
The GTX 1070 Ti fits budget-conscious users running legacy games, video editing, or tiny ML prototypes under 8 GB VRAM. Its 180 W TDP and PCIe form factor integrate simply into consumer PCs without specialized infrastructure.
Choose it for CUDA-only software on Pascal or when cloud costs prioritize low TDP over peak flops, as no live offers exist for either but older cards rent cheaper historically.
When to Choose the MI355X
Opt for the MI355X in data centers training or inferring large LLMs, where 288 GB VRAM holds full models and 8000 GB/s bandwidth maximizes throughput. Infinity Fabric enables scaling to clusters for distributed training.
It dominates HPC simulations needing 2300 TFLOPS FP32 or FP8-optimized inference at scale, far beyond the 1070 Ti's consumer limits.
Use Cases
MI355X's 288 GB VRAM and 2300 TFLOPS FP16 support massive models and large batches. GTX 1070 Ti's 8 GB VRAM causes out-of-memory errors on datasets over 7B parameters.
4600 TFLOPS FP8 and 8000 GB/s bandwidth enable high-throughput serving of quantized LLMs. 1070 Ti lacks capacity for production-scale requests.
2300 TFLOPS FP16 speeds parameter updates on large models with 288 GB VRAM. 1070 Ti restricts to small fine-tunes due to 8 GB limit.
GTX 1070 Ti handles 512x512 generations adequately with 8 GB VRAM. MI355X accelerates high-res or batch jobs via superior bandwidth.
2300 TFLOPS FP32 and Infinity Fabric scale simulations across nodes. 1070 Ti's 8.9 TFLOPS suits only trivial desktop computations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which GPU has higher FP32 performance?▾
The MI355X delivers 2300 TFLOPS FP32, versus the GTX 1070 Ti's 8.9 TFLOPS. This 258-fold difference makes MI355X viable for large-scale simulations.
How much VRAM do these GPUs have?▾
GTX 1070 Ti offers 8 GB GDDR5; MI355X provides 288 GB HBM3e. The latter supports models up to hundreds of billions of parameters without swapping.
What is the memory bandwidth comparison?▾
MI355X achieves 8000 GB/s with HBM3e, compared to 256 GB/s on GTX 1070 Ti's GDDR5. Higher bandwidth reduces data stalls in training.
Which has lower power consumption?▾
GTX 1070 Ti uses 180 W TDP; MI355X requires 750 W. The former suits desktops, the latter data centers with advanced cooling.
Is GTX 1070 Ti suitable for modern AI training?▾
No, its 8 GB VRAM and 8.9 TFLOPS FP16 limit it to tiny models. MI355X's 288 GB and 2300 TFLOPS are required for LLMs.
What interconnect does MI355X use?▾
Infinity Fabric enables multi-GPU scaling. GTX 1070 Ti has no dedicated interconnect, relying on PCIe.
Which is cheaper to rent, the GTX 1070 or the MI355X?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the GTX 1070 and MI355X 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 MI355X?▾
The GTX 1070 has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory. The MI355X has 288 GB of HBM3e memory.
Can I find GTX 1070 and MI355X 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 MI355X?▾
The GTX 1070 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the MI355X uses CDNA 4 (2025). The MI355X delivers 353.8x the FP16 throughput and 31.3x the memory bandwidth of the GTX 1070.