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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£660VRAM:8 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):280 W

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components

90%

6.7

Technical score

10%

9.3

User score

▼Worse than 53% of graphics cards
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

7.0

Price

▼Worse than 62%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

44%

6.0

Performance

24%

5.6

Memory

12%

8.2

Power & Cooling

11%

9.5

Platform & Features

5%

6.0

Design

4%

9.1

Connectivity & Media

▼Worse than 57%
9.3

User score

User score
9.3/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

9.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 91%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components:

44%

6.0

Performance

24%

5.6

Memory

12%

8.2

Power & Cooling

11%

9.5

Platform & Features

5%

6.0

Design

4%

9.1

Connectivity & Media

6.7
User score
User score
9.3/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

9.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.3
Popularity
Popularity
9.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 90% of models
Popularity:
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC has a popularity score of 9.7 points, which is higher than that of 89.7% of products in this category.
9.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

7.0

Price

7.0
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
13,913 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 13,913 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 52% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
10,000 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 10,000 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
24,500 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 24,500 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 56.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
10,726 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 10,726 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 57.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
22.43 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 22.43 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 52.2% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 GB
This graphics card has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
GDDR version
GDDR6
This graphics card uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 15.9% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
256 bit
Market range: <64 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.9% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
448 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 448 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 41.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.3% of graphics cards and equal to 52.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.6% of graphics cards and equal to 77.4% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
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OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.5% of graphics cards and equal to 47.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
8.1 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 65% of graphics cards and equal to 22.7% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
280 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 280 W, which is higher than that of 66.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
280 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 280 W under peak load, which is higher than 64.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.6% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
750 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 750 W PSU, which is higher than that of 64.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 17.1% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
300 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 300 W, which is higher than that of 67.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 5.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
220 W
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Size
319x 140x 58 mm
Length
318.5 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 318.5 mm long, which is longer than 72.4% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.3% of graphics cards.
Height
140 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 140 mm tall, which is taller than 79.3% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.5% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2.9 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2.9 slot/s, which is wider than 68.7% of graphics cards and equal in width to 0.8% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,730 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,730 g, which is heavier than 81.9% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • 32 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    96 vs 64
  • 16.2% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
    Score distribution
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    ▼
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    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC
    the average graphics card
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.30 vs 8.000).
    9.3 vs 8
  • Includes LHR limiter
    This graphics card includes an LHR limiter, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2.3x more popular
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC is more popular than the average graphics card (9.67 vs 4.2).
    9.67 vs 4.22
  • 7.4 dB quieter under load
    This graphics card has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (28 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    28 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 12.1% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (182.9 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    182.9 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 6 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (46 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    46 vs 40
  • 40 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (184 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    184 vs 144
  • 16.2% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    ▼
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    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC
    the average graphics card
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.30 vs 8.000).
    9.3 vs 8
  • 2.3x more popular
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC is more popular than the average graphics card (9.67 vs 4.2).
    9.67 vs 4.22
  • 32 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    96 vs 64
  • 12.1% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (182.9 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    182.9 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 40 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (184 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    184 vs 144
  • 6 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (46 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    46 vs 40
  • Includes LHR limiter
    This graphics card includes an LHR limiter, the average graphics card does not.
  • 7.4 dB quieter under load
    This graphics card has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (28 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    28 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 22.8% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1935 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,935 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 60% larger process node
    This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    8 nm vs 5 nm
  • 21.9% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1500 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,500 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 30.2% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (280 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    280 W vs 215 W
  • 15 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (140 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    140 mm vs 125 mm
  • 22.8% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1935 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,935 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 21.9% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1500 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,500 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 16.7% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (317.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    317.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 83.3% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    4 MB vs 24 MB
  • 60% larger process node
    This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    8 nm vs 5 nm
  • 3 older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2020 vs 2023).
    October 2020
    2,020 vs 2,023
  • Older encoder generation
    This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    7 vs 8
  • 32.9% larger GPU die
    This graphics card has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (392 mm² vs 295 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 295 mm².
    392 mm² vs 295 mm²
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • Narrower encode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • Narrower decode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
    H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1
  • Older NVDEC generation
    This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (5 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    5 vs 6
  • 30.2% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (280 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    280 W vs 215 W
  • 15.4% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (750 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    750 W vs 650 W
  • 33.3% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (300 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    300 W vs 225 W
  • 10 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (105 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    105 °C vs 95 °C
  • 8 °C higher idle temperature
    This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (45 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    45 °C vs 37 °C
  • 15 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (140 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    140 mm vs 125 mm
  • 33.5 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (318.5 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    318.5 mm vs 285 mm
  • 0.4 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.9 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2.9 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 69.4% heavier card weight
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (1730 g vs 1021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1021 g.
    1,730 g vs 1,021 g

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What we like about ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC

  • Excellent cooling performance with typical load temperatures staying below 65°C
  • Premium build quality featuring a sturdy metal frame and backplate
  • Quiet operation even under high gaming loads
  • Attractive aesthetics with high-quality RGB lighting zones
  • Significant factory overclock providing performance comparable to the RTX 2080 Ti
  • Extra display outputs (2x HDMI 2.1, 3x DP 1.4a) compared to the Founders Edition
  • Helpful dual BIOS switch for toggling between 'Performance' and 'Quiet' modes

What we don't like about ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC

  • High price point often placing it close to the MSRP of the more powerful RTX 3080
  • Massive physical size (2.9-slot thick, 319mm long) which may not fit in smaller cases
  • Limited 8GB of VRAM considered a potential bottleneck for future high-resolution gaming
  • Occasional reports of quality control issues such as loose screws in the fan shroud

Verdict

The ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC is a high-performance graphics card built on NVIDIA's Ampere architecture, featuring 5,888 CUDA cores, 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, and a boosted clock speed of up to 1905 MHz in OC mode. Its massive 2.9-slot footprint accommodates a premium cooling system with three Axial-tech fans, a reversed central fan to reduce turbulence, and a dual BIOS switch for toggling between performance and quiet operation. Main pros include its exceptional 1440p gaming performance, industry-leading thermal efficiency that often keeps temperatures below 70°C, and a high-quality build with extensive RGB lighting and reinforced components. However, its significant physical size and weight can be a drawback for smaller cases, and the 8GB of VRAM may act as a bottleneck for highly demanding 4K textures in newer titles.

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