NVIDIA GB10 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents an unusual comparison, as the two GPUs were tested under different benchmark suites. The NVIDIA GB10 delivers two OpenCL and Vulkan results, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER has a single DirectX 12 Steel Nomad score. Direct cross-referencing is limited, but the available figures indicate the GB10 holds a substantial lead in raw compute throughput. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 120,137 and Vulkan score of 114,648 place it far above the RTX 5070 SUPER's 3DMark Steel Nomad result of 2,690. This difference is expected, as the benchmarks measure different workloads, but the magnitude of separation is notable.

The GB10's average benchmark score sits at 117,393, placing it in the 95th percentile of all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation, averages 117,088, a delta of only 0.3%, meaning the GB10 is effectively tied with that workstation card. Against the AMD Radeon PRO W7700, the GB10 trails by 1.3%, while it leads the NVIDIA Tesla V100 SXM2 16 GB by 2.6% and the NVIDIA RTX A5500 Mobile by 3.0%. These deltas show the GB10 operating in a high-end compute tier, competing directly with professional workstation and datacenter accelerators.

The RTX 5070 SUPER, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 2,690, which lands it in the 18th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are far less powerful: the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M scores 2,664 (1.0% behind), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 scores 2,662 (1.1% behind), the Intel Arc Pro B50 scores 2,660 (1.1% behind), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 scores 2,645 (1.7% behind). These deltas indicate the RTX 5070 SUPER's single recorded result is only marginally ahead of entry-level and legacy graphics cards. This is a stark contrast to the GB10's position among high-end accelerators.

The disparity in percentile rankings, 95 versus 18, reinforces that the two products serve entirely different performance strata. The GB10's compute-focused benchmarks show it delivering 44.6 times the average score of the RTX 5070 SUPER in the database (117,393 divided by 2,690). While the benchmark methodologies differ, the data does not suggest any scenario where the RTX 5070 SUPER approaches the GB10 in raw throughput. Conversely, the RTX 5070 SUPER's DirectX 12 result, while low in absolute terms, is the only data point available for that GPU, and no head-to-head benchmarks exist to compare the two directly under identical tests.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded benchmark wins, the GB10 wins in every measurable category. It has 0 wins for the RTX 5070 SUPER and 0 wins for itself in head-to-head tests, but the standalone benchmarks show the GB10 dominating in OpenCL and Vulkan, which are common compute and cross-platform graphics APIs. The GB10's Geekbench OpenCL score of 120,137 and Vulkan score of 114,648 indicate strong performance in general-purpose GPU computing, suitable for workloads like machine learning inference, scientific simulation, and rendering tasks that leverage OpenCL or Vulkan. Its position in the 95th percentile, with rivals like the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation and AMD Radeon PRO W7700, confirms it competes in the professional accelerator segment.

The RTX 5070 SUPER, with its single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,690, shows capability in DirectX 12 Ultimate workloads, including gaming and real-time graphics. Its API support for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 suggests it is designed for consumer graphics applications. However, the recorded data places it in the 18th percentile, and its nearest rivals are the Quadro K1100M, GT 1030, Arc Pro B50, and GT 440, all of which are low-end or legacy parts. This indicates the RTX 5070 SUPER's single benchmark result does not demonstrate competitive strength in its intended segment; it only barely outperforms those older or entry-level cards.

The use-case split is clear. The GB10 wins in compute-heavy, non-gaming applications, leveraging its massive 128 GB memory pool and high FP32 throughput. The RTX 5070 SUPER, based on the data, holds no winning position in any recorded benchmark category. Its only score is lower than the GB10's lowest score by a factor of over 42. For builders seeking a GPU for general compute or cross-platform rendering, the GB10 is the only option with recorded evidence of high performance. For DirectX 12 gaming, the RTX 5070 SUPER has a benchmark result, but it is not a winning one relative to its peers.

FAQ

Q: How does the NVIDIA GB10's average benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GB10 averages 117,393, which is 0.3% above the NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation (117,088), 1.3% below the AMD Radeon PRO W7700 (118,976), 2.6% above the NVIDIA Tesla V100 SXM2 16 GB (114,395), and 3.0% above the NVIDIA RTX A5500 Mobile (113,944).

Q: What is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER's percentile ranking, and which GPUs are closest to it?

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER sits in the 18th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M (2,664, 1.0% behind), NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 (2,662, 1.1% behind), Intel Arc Pro B50 (2,660, 1.1% behind), and NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 (2,645, 1.7% behind).

Q: Which GPU has a higher memory bandwidth, and what are the figures?

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER has a higher memory bandwidth at 672.0 GB/s, using 18 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus. The GB10 has 273.2 GB/s of bandwidth, using 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus.

Q: What are the clock speeds for each GPU?

A: The GB10 has a base clock of 1665 MHz and a boost clock of 2418 MHz. The RTX 5070 SUPER has a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz.

Q: Which GPU has a higher FP32 floating-point performance?

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER has a higher FP32 performance at 32.15 TFLOPS, compared to the GB10's 29.71 TFLOPS. Both have FP16 performance at a 1:1 ratio with their FP32 figures.

Q: How do the power requirements differ between the two?

A: The GB10 has a TDP of 140 W and uses no power connectors, with a suggested PSU of 300 W. The RTX 5070 SUPER has a TDP of 275 W and uses a single 16-pin connector, with no suggested PSU listed.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs diverge significantly in almost every specification. The GB10 is built on the GB20B chip, while the RTX 5070 SUPER uses the GB205 chip. Both use a 5 nm process at TSMC, but the GB10 has a larger die size of 382 mm² versus 263 mm² for the RTX 5070 SUPER. Transistor counts differ: the GB10's is unknown, while the RTX 5070 SUPER has 31,100 million transistors, giving it a transistor density of 118.3M per mm².

Memory configurations are starkly different. The GB10 carries 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus, with 273.2 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 5070 SUPER has 18 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus, with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth. The GB10 has more memory capacity but lower bandwidth, while the RTX 5070 SUPER has less capacity but nearly 2.5 times the bandwidth.

Shader resources also differ. The GB10 has 6,144 shading units, 384 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 48 RT cores, and 384 tensor cores. The RTX 5070 SUPER has 6,400 shading units, 200 TMUs, 80 ROPs, 50 RT cores, and 200 tensor cores. The GB10 has more TMUs and tensor cores, while the RTX 5070 SUPER has more shading units and ROPs. Pixel and texture rates reflect this: the GB10 achieves 116.1 GPixel/s and 928.5 GTexel/s, while the RTX 5070 SUPER achieves 201.0 GPixel/s and 502.4 GTexel/s.

Power and physical dimensions vary widely. The GB10 is an IGP with a 140 W TDP, no power connectors, and a suggested PSU of 300 W. It measures 150 mm in length, 51 mm in height, and 150 mm in width. The RTX 5070 SUPER is a dual-slot card with a 275 W TDP, one 16-pin connector, and no suggested PSU. It measures 245 mm in length, 115 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. Display outputs also differ: the GB10 has a single HDMI port, while the RTX 5070 SUPER has one HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1b outputs.

The bus interface is identical at PCIe 5.0 x16. API support is another major difference. The GB10 lists DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan as N/A, while the RTX 5070 SUPER supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The GB10 has a launch MSRP of 3,999 USD, while the RTX 5070 SUPER has no launch MSRP recorded.

Architecture Differences

Both GPUs share the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and a 5 nm TSMC process, but they belong to different generations. The GB10 is part of the Server Blackwell (Bxx) generation, while the RTX 5070 SUPER is part of the GeForce 50 series. The GB10's chip is GB20B, and the RTX 5070 SUPER's chip is GB205. The GB10's predecessor is listed as Server Hopper and its successor as Server Rubin, indicating a datacenter lineage. The RTX 5070 SUPER has no recorded predecessor or successor.

The die sizes reflect different design goals. The GB10 uses a 382 mm² die, while the RTX 5070 SUPER uses a smaller 263 mm² die. The GB10 has no recorded transistor count, but the RTX 5070 SUPER packs 31,100 million transistors, with a density of 118.3M per mm². The GB10's larger die likely accommodates its expansive 128 GB memory subsystem, but the RTX 5070 SUPER's smaller die achieves higher clock speeds: 2325 MHz base and 2512 MHz boost versus 1665 MHz base and 2418 MHz boost for the GB10.

Memory types and capacities define their roles. The GB10 uses LPDDR5X, a low-power memory suited for integrated or accelerator applications, while the RTX 5070 SUPER uses GDDR7, a high-bandwidth graphics memory. The GB10 has over seven times the memory capacity of the RTX 5070 SUPER, but the RTX 5070 SUPER has over twice the bandwidth. The GB10's memory clock is 1067 MHz (8.5 Gbps effective), while the RTX 5070 SUPER's is 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective).

Tensor core counts differ by a factor of nearly two: the GB10 has 384 tensor cores, while the RTX 5070 SUPER has 200. RT core counts are similar at 48 versus 50. The GB10's render output units are lower at 48 versus 80, but its texture mapping units are higher at 384 versus 200. These architectural choices suggest the GB10 prioritizes compute throughput and memory capacity, while the RTX 5070 SUPER emphasizes graphics pipeline efficiency and fill rate, as seen in its higher pixel rate.

The API support difference is critical. The GB10 has no DirectX, OpenGL, or Vulkan support listed, making it unsuitable for standard graphics APIs. The RTX 5070 SUPER fully supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, enabling modern gaming and rendering workloads. The GB10's form factor is an IGP with a single HDMI output, whereas the RTX 5070 SUPER is a dual-slot card with multiple outputs. The GB10's release date is 2025-10-14, and the RTX 5070 SUPER's is 2025-12-31.

The Verdict

The data directs each product to a distinct audience. The NVIDIA GB10 is a compute-oriented accelerator, evidenced by its 95th percentile ranking and 117,393 average benchmark score. It competes directly with the NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation and AMD Radeon PRO W7700, trailing the latter by only 1.3%. Its 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory, high tensor core count of 384, and lack of consumer graphics API support position it for datacenter or professional compute tasks, not gaming. The 3,999 USD launch MSRP reinforces its professional status, though no further pricing details are recorded.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER, with its 18th percentile ranking and average score of 2,690, does not demonstrate competitive performance in the database's recorded benchmarks. Its nearest rivals include the Quadro K1100M and GT 1030, both of which are far older and less capable. The RTX 5070 SUPER does have full DirectX 12 Ultimate support, a 275 W TDP, and a dual-slot design, which are traits of a consumer graphics card, but its single benchmark result does not validate strong performance. Its higher FP32 throughput of 32.15 TFLOPS versus the GB10's 29.71 TFLOPS and higher memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s versus 273.2 GB/s are the only areas where it leads.

Builders choosing between these two should base the decision on the workload. For compute-heavy tasks like machine learning, scientific computing, or any OpenCL or Vulkan workload, the GB10 is the only option with recorded high-level performance. For DirectX 12 gaming or consumer graphics, the RTX 5070 SUPER is the only one with API support, but its benchmark score of 2,690 and 18th percentile ranking suggest it does not deliver competitive performance relative to the broader GPU market. The GB10's 0 wins in head-to-head benchmarks and the RTX 5070 SUPER's 0 wins leave no direct comparison, so the recorded standalone scores are the only evidence. The GB10 is the clear choice for compute, while the RTX 5070 SUPER's suitability for gaming remains unproven by the available data.