The GTX 1070 graphics card remains a popular choice among gamers looking for a budget-friendly yet powerful solution. Released back in 2016, it impressed with its balance between price and performance. Even in 2025, this card can confidently run most modern games in Full HD, and some even in Quad HD (2K). In this article, we will look at which games are comfortable to play on a used PC with a GTX 1070, which settings to choose, and what to expect in terms of performance.
Key features of the GTX 1070
- 8 GB of GDDR5 video memory
- 1920 CUDA cores
- 256-bit memory bus
- TDP: 150 W
For comfortable gaming with this graphics card, it is recommended to have an 8th generation Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 2600/3600 processor, as well as 16 GB of RAM.
Games of 2024–2025: what can the GTX 1070 handle?
- Cyberpunk 2077 (with update 2.1): Medium settings, Full HD, 45–55 FPS. DLSS 2.0 enabled – 60+ FPS.
- Hogwarts Legacy: Medium settings in 1080p, stable 50–60 FPS. Reduce shadows or detail for smoother play.
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (2023): 60 FPS in multiplayer at medium-high settings, 45 FPS dips in story mode.
- Baldur's Gate 3: High settings in Full HD, FPS stays above 50 even in intense scenes.
- Helldivers 2 (2024): Medium + DLSS = stable 60 FPS, great for co-op gameplay.
Games for esports
- CS2 (Counter-Strike 2): 150–200 FPS on high in Full HD
- Valorant: 200+ FPS
- Dota 2: 90–120 FPS
- League of Legends: 150+ FPS on max
- Fortnite: 80–100 FPS on medium-high + DLSS
Older AAA games — no problem
- The Witcher 3 (2022 update): High settings, 60 FPS
- GTA V: Ultra settings, 80+ FPS
- Red Dead Redemption 2: Medium-high, 50–60 FPS
- Assassin’s Creed Odyssey / Valhalla: Medium, 45–55 FPS
- Far Cry 5 / 6: High settings, 60 FPS
That's why the GTX 1070 in 2025 is the optimal choice for those who want to play modern games without spending a lot of money. This graphics card still provides decent performance at 1080p, and with the right settings, even at 2K. For a budget used gaming PC, the GTX 1070 remains the “golden mean.”
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