Is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 compatible with AMD Ryzen 7 2700X?

Yes, if your motherboard supports the AM4 socket. Recommended PSU: 450W.

What FPS can I get with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 and AMD Ryzen 7 2700X?

FPS varies by game and preset. See the detailed per-game table above.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 + AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 7.8%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Minor CPU Bottleneck

Small bottleneck detected (~7.8%). In most games you will barely notice it.

Bottleneck at a Glance

7.8%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

2.4%

1440p Bottleneck

Balanced

13.2%

4K Bottleneck

GPU

Component Specs

8GB

GPU VRAM

150W

GPU TDP

8C/16T

CPU Cores

AM4

Socket

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Estimated FPS in Popular Games (1080p)

Game	Low	High	Ultra	Genre
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)	46	32	10	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	61	42	13	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	213	147	105	Fps Shooter
Valorant	317	218	157	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	120	83	60	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	74	51	37	Open World
Fortnite	147	101	72	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	102	71	22	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	96	66	21	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	157	108	78	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	97	67	48	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	343	236	170	Moba
Dota 2	186	128	92	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	129	89	64	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	197	136	97	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	232	160	115	Fps Shooter
Rust	83	58	18	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	75	51	16	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	66	46	14	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	85	59	42	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	82	56	18	Rpg
Starfield	55	38	12	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	78	54	17	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	57	40	12	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	49	34	11	Survival Horror
Palworld	80	56	39	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	135	93	67	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	95	65	47	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	76	53	38	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	70	48	15	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070

⬆ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

+37.5% performance gain

Ready for more FPS? The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is the natural step up from the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070.

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Compatibility & Power

⚡Recommended PSU: 450W (80+ Bronze or better)

🔌CPU Socket: AM4 — verify your motherboard compatibility.

⚠️Upgrading to Ryzen 5000 series on B350/B450/X470 motherboards requires a BIOS update.

🎮VRAM: 8GB GDDR — check per-game requirements in the FPS table.

🔋GPU Power Draw: 150W — CPU: 105W

FAQ

Does the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 7.8% (CPU).

What PSU do I need?

A quality 450W 80+ Bronze PSU is recommended.

Can I upgrade the CPU without changing my motherboard?

Yes — as long as you stay on the AM4 socket.