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GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 EX
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 SEA HAWK

GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 EX vs MSI GeForce GTX 1070 SEA HAWK. Specifications, performance, tests

Overall score
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Released
Q2/2016
GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 EX
GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 EX
Released
Q2/2016
Overall score
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MSI GeForce GTX 1070 SEA HAWK
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 SEA HAWK

What's the best choice GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 EX or MSI GeForce GTX 1070 SEA HAWK? Which graphics card is faster?

We have prepared a comparison to help you choose the best graphics card. Compare their specifications and benchmarks.

GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 EX has a maximum frequency of 1.518 GHz+ 1 %. Memory size 8 GB. Memory type GDDR5. Released in Q2/2016.

MSI GeForce GTX 1070 SEA HAWK has a maximum frequency of 1.506 GHz. Memory size 8 GB. Memory type GDDR5. Released in Q2/2016.

Differences

  • Place in the overall ranking

    (based on several benchmarks)

    2319 left arrow score
  • Higher clock speed

    Around 1% better clock speed

    1.518 GHz+ 1 % left arrow 1.506 GHz

Positions in all rankings

Common positions GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 EX GPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • FP32 Performance (Single-precision TFLOPS)
    2132 place
  • Battlefield 5
    2209 place
  • Shadow of the Tomb Raider
    2236 place
  • Crypto-Mining Ethereum Hashrate (MH/s)
    2384 place
  • Crypto-Mining Ergo Hashrate (MH/s)
    2227 place
  • Crypto-Mining Ravencoin Hashrate (MH/s)
    2233 place
  • 3DMark Benchmark
    2118 place
  • Crypto-Mining Vertcoin Hashrate (MH/s)
    1551 place
  • Place in the overall ranking

    (based on several benchmarks)

    2296 left arrow score

Positions in all rankings

Common positions MSI GeForce GTX 1070 SEA HAWK GPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • FP32 Performance (Single-precision TFLOPS)
    2099 place
  • Battlefield 5
    2208 place
  • Shadow of the Tomb Raider
    2229 place
  • Crypto-Mining Ethereum Hashrate (MH/s)
    2383 place
  • Crypto-Mining Ergo Hashrate (MH/s)
    2226 place
  • Crypto-Mining Ravencoin Hashrate (MH/s)
    2232 place
  • 3DMark Benchmark
    2096 place
  • Crypto-Mining Vertcoin Hashrate (MH/s)
    1596 place

Specifications

Technical data
GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 EX GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 EX
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 SEA HAWK MSI GeForce GTX 1070 SEA HAWK
General info

Comparison of basic technical data of graphics cards GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 EX and MSI GeForce GTX 1070 SEA HAWK, chip, information processing units.

  • Based on
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 left arrow NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
  • GPU Chip
    GP104-200-A1 left arrow GP104-200-A1
  • Execution units
    15 left arrow 15
  • Shader
    1920 left arrow 1920
  • Render Output Units
    64 left arrow 64
  • Texture Units
    120 left arrow 120
Memory settings

Comparison of the amount of memory on board graphics cards. The more the better.

  • Memory Size
    8 GB left arrow 8 GB
  • Memory Type
    GDDR5 left arrow GDDR5
  • Memory Speed
    2.002 GHz left arrow 2.027 GHz
  • Memory Bandwith
    256 GB/s left arrow 259 GB/s
  • Memory Interface
    256 bit left arrow 256 bit
Clock frequency

Let's compare the memory frequency of graphics cards GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 EX and MSI GeForce GTX 1070 SEA HAWK. The higher the better.

  • Base Clock
    1.518 GHz+ 1 % left arrow 1.506 GHz
  • Boost Clock
    1.708 GHz+ 1 % left arrow 1.721 GHz+ 2 %
  • Avg (Game) Clock
    left arrow 1.708 GHz
  • Overclocking
    Yes left arrow Yes
Thermal Management

Connectors, the number of thermal watts emitted in normal mode and at overclocking.

  • TDP
    150 W left arrow 150 W
  • TDP (up)
    -- left arrow --
  • Tjunction max
    -- left arrow --
  • PCIe-Power
    1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin left arrow 1 x 8-Pin
Cooler & Fans type

Types and sizes of coolers for graphics card cooling system GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 EX and MSI GeForce GTX 1070 SEA HAWK.

  • Fan-Type
    Axial left arrow Radial/Axial (Radiator)
  • Cooler-Type
    Air cooling left arrow AIO water cooling
  • Fan 1
    2 x 100 mm left arrow 1 x 70 mm
  • Noise (Idle)
    0 dB / Silent left arrow --
  • Fan 2
    -- left arrow 1 x 120 mm
  • Noise (Load)
    -- left arrow --
Interfaces

Connectivity and connections.

  • Max. Displays
    4 left arrow 4
  • HDCP-Version
    2.2 left arrow 2.2
  • HDMI Ports
    1x HDMI v2.0b left arrow 1x HDMI v2.0b
  • DP Ports
    3x DP v1.4 left arrow 3x DP v1.4
  • DVI Ports
    1 left arrow 1
  • VGA Ports
    -- left arrow --
  • USB-C Ports
    -- left arrow --
Technical data

Technical data that is used to its full potential in computer games.

  • Max. resolution
    7680x4320 left arrow 7680x4320
  • DirectX
    12_1 left arrow 12_1
  • Raytracing
    No left arrow No
  • DLSS / FSR
    No left arrow No
  • LED
    No LED lighting left arrow No LED lighting
Supported Video Codecs

Built-in support for video and image compression standards.

  • h264
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • VP8
    Decode left arrow Decode
  • h265 / HEVC
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • VP9
    Decode left arrow Decode
  • AV1
    No left arrow No
Dimensions

The difference in size, weight and slot of the compared devices

  • Length
    282 mm left arrow 270 mm
  • Height
    128 mm left arrow 111 mm
  • Width
    43 mm left arrow 40 mm
  • Width (Slots)
    2 PCIe-Slots left arrow 2 PCIe-Slots
  • Weight
    -- left arrow 1249 g
More information

Comparison of interfaces and release dates for GPU MSI GeForce GTX 1070 SEA HAWK and GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 EX.

  • GPU Interface
    PCIe 3.0 x 16 left arrow PCIe 3.0 x 16
  • Release date
    Q2/2016 left arrow Q2/2016
  • Release price
    -- left arrow --
  • Structure size
    16 nm left arrow 16 nm
  • Part-no
    70NSH6DHL4XE left arrow --
  • Documents
    data sheet left arrow data sheet

Benchmarks

Performance tests GPUs

Based on the results of several popular benchmarks, you can more accurately estimate the performance difference between GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 EX and MSI GeForce GTX 1070 SEA HAWK.

Compare synthetic benchmarks and choose the best graphics card for you!

FP32 Performance (Single-precision TFLOPS)
Benchmark FP32 is a 32-bit floating point calculation for the GPU which is required for 3D gaming
6.56
GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 EX
6.61
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 SEA HAWK
3DMark Benchmark
3DMark is designed for gamers, overclockers and system builders who want to get the most out of their hardware
6926
GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 EX
6947
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 SEA HAWK
Battlefield 5
Battlefield 5 is a realistic game, with a built-in benchmark, very suitable as a test for graphics cards
42 fps (avg)
GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 EX
42 fps (avg)
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 SEA HAWK
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Shadow of the Tomb Raider has a built-in benchmark, based on the Crystal Dynamics Foundation engine
25 fps (avg)
GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 EX
25 fps (avg)
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 SEA HAWK
Crypto-Mining Ethereum Hashrate (MH/s)
Ethash is an algorithm for mining Ethereum cryptocurrency that makes the most of the GPU
26 MH/s
GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 EX
26 MH/s
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 SEA HAWK
Crypto-Mining Ergo Hashrate (MH/s)
The Autolykos algorithm, on which Ergo cryptocurrency is based, allows not only modern GPUs to be used for mining, but also the past generation of GPUs
56 MH/s
GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 EX
56 MH/s
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 SEA HAWK
Crypto-Mining Ravencoin Hashrate (MH/s)
Hashrate mining Ravencoin cryptocurrency on the KawPoW algorithm is fastest on modern video cards
13 MH/s
GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 EX
13 MH/s
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 SEA HAWK
Crypto-Mining Vertcoin Hashrate (MH/s)
VertCoin cryptocurrency can be mined on both Nvidia and AMD and is interesting because it mines perfectly on old GPUs like GTX1050, R9 290 and even GTX970
0.43 MH/s
GALAX GeForce GTX 1070 EX
0.43 MH/s
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 SEA HAWK
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