GeForce 820A vs GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q
When comparing GeForce 820A and GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce 820A and GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 820A
GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q here:
Main Specs
| GeForce 820A | GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 15 Watt | 115 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 8 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q has 666% more power consumption, than GeForce 820A.
- GeForce 820A is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q has 7 GB more memory, than GeForce 820A.
- GeForce 820A is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q - in Laptops.
- GeForce 820A is build with Fermi 2.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q - with Pascal.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q is 326 MHz higher, than GeForce 820A.
- GeForce 820A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q - by 16 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q is 6200 MHz higher, than GeForce 820A.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 1−2 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 6100% more, than GeForce 820A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 18−20 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 60−65 |
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GeForce 820A and GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 250−260 |
| medium / 768p | 27−30 | 220−230 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 180−190 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 110−120 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 70−75 |
| high / 768p | 16−18 | 210−220 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 685% more, than GeForce 820A. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
| GeForce 820A and GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 10−11 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q in Dota 2 is 313% more, than GeForce 820A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | − | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 27−30 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 180−190 |
| medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q in Fortnite is 740% more, than GeForce 820A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 30−35 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 24−27 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 65−70 |
| low / 768p | 18−20 | 140−150 |
| medium / 768p | − | 120−130 |
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 30−35 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 21−24 |
| medium / 720p | 12−14 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q in Grand Theft Auto V is 663% more, than GeForce 820A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 20−22 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 8−9 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 30−35 |
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 130−140 |
| high / 1080p | 27−30 | − |
| medium / 1080p | − | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q in Minecraft is 75% more, than GeForce 820A. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 1212% more, than GeForce 820A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 35−40 |
| low / 768p | 0−1 | 130−140 |
| medium / 768p | − | 80−85 |
| high / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 16−18 |
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 14−16 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 50−55 |
| high / 768p | 12−14 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q in World of Tanks is 188% more, than GeForce 820A. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 820A | GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q | |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Pascal |
| Code name | GF117 | N17E-G2 Max-Q |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 17 March 2014 | 30 May 2017 |
| Pipelines | 96 | 2048 |
| Core clock speed | 775 MHz | 1101 - 1215 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1265 - 1379 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 585 million | 7,200 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 16 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 12.40 | 176.5 |
| Floating-point performance | 297.6 gflops | 5,648 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1800 MHz | 8000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 14.4 GB/s | 256.3 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| G-SYNC support | + | |
| VR Ready | + | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2.131 |
| CUDA | 2.1 | 6.1 |
| Laptop size | large | |
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