AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070 X3w OC Review | 118 Data compared
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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£570
  • Avg. price in US: ~$600
  • VRAM: 12 GB
  • Memory bus width: 192 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 200 W

AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070 X3w 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.

7.4

Overall score

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 components:

90.0%

7.4

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.4

Technical Score

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 components:

44.0%

6.8

Performance

24.0%

6.2

Memory

12.0%

8.7

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.8

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.7

Design

4.0%

9.5

Connectivity & Media

Very good
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User score

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 components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 6.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    5.9

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    7.4

    VRAM

    20.0%

    6.2

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.2
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    7.4

    VRAM

    20.0%

    5.9

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.6
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    5.9

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    7.4

    VRAM

    10.0%

    6.2

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.6
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    5.9

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    7.4

    VRAM

    15.0%

    6.2

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.7
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    5.9

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    7.4

    VRAM

    20.0%

    6.2

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Best prices in UK

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Verdict

The AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070 X3W OC is a high-performance mid-range graphics card built on the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 5,888 CUDA cores, a 1,920 MHz base clock, and a factory-overclocked boost clock of 2,520 MHz. Equipped with 12GB of GDDR6X VRAM on a 192-bit interface, it delivers a high memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s and excels in 1440p gaming with full support for DLSS 3 frame generation and 3rd-generation ray tracing. Its primary advantages include exceptional power efficiency with a 200W TDP, a white triple-fan 'X3W' cooling solution for low operating temperatures, and a substantial performance leap over previous-generation 20-series and 3070-tier cards. However, potential drawbacks include its relatively large 319mm length which may not fit in smaller cases, and the 192-bit bus width being a step down from high-end cards of the previous generation.

Technical Specifications of graphics card AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070 X3w OC

Technical Score

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 components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

7.4
AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has a technical score of 7.38 points, which is higher than that of 57% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
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.
1.0
AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

7.4

Overall score

40.0%

7.5

Price

7.4
AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.4 points, which is higher than 58% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

18,100 points
AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC scores 18,100 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 60.9% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

11,130 points
AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC scores 11,130 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 58.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

30,000 points
AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC scores 30,000 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 71.5% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

26,000 points
AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC scores 26,000 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 88% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

29.68 TFLOPS
AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC delivers 29.68 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 57.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

12 GB
AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has 12 GB of VRAM, which is more than 45.5% of graphics cards and equal to 16% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6X
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6X
AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC uses GDDR6X memory, which is newer than on 56.7% of graphics cards and equal to 22.7% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

192 bit
AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 50.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.8% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

504.2 GB/s
AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC reaches 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 55.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.3% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

4.0
AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.3% of graphics cards and equal to 52.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

12 Ultimate
AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC 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
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC 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
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC 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
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC 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
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4a
AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC 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
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

32.4 Gbps
AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC supports DisplayPort link rates up to 32.4 Gbps, which is faster than on 57.6% of graphics cards and equal to 21.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

200 W
AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has a TDP of 200 W, which is lower than that of 51.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.9% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

200 W
AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC draws 200 W under peak load, which is lower than 54% of graphics cards and equal to 3.6% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

650 W
AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC recommends a 650 W PSU, which is lower than that of 40.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

200 W
AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has a board power limit of 200 W, which is lower than that of 55.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

200 W
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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

319 x 117 x 49 mm
Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

319 mm
AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC is 319 mm long, which is longer than 72.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.4% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

110 mm
AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC is 110 mm tall, which is shorter than 88.7% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2.5 slot/s
AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC occupies 2.5 slot/s, which is slimmer than 36.3% of graphics cards and equal in width to 14.7% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070 X3w OC vs the average graphics card

  • 15 mm lower card height
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC is shorter than the average graphics card (110 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC is shorter than the average graphics card (110 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.110 mm vs 125 mm
  • 10.5% faster memory speed
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (21,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    What it is: Effective memory data rate combining clock and bus width
    When it matters: When you compare how quickly each card can push data through its memory subsystem.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (21,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.21000 MHz vs 19000 MHz
  • 12.5% higher memory bandwidth
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (504.2 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
    When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

    Importance: HIGH

    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (504.2 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.504.2 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 32.4% higher PassMark score
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (30,000 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
    What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
    When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

    Importance: LOW

    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (30,000 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.30000 points vs 22653 points
  • 21.6% higher texture rate
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (463.7 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (463.7 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.463.7 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 50% larger L2 cache
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (36 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    What it is: Total size of the GPU’s L2 cache memory
    When it matters: When cache size can help the GPU feed data faster in demanding scenes.

    Importance: LOW

    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (36 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.36 MB vs 24 MB
  • 31.5% higher FP32 performance
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (29.7 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    What it is: Single-precision floating-point performance in TFLOPs
    When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (29.7 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.29.68 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 2.15x higher compute score
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has a higher compute score than the average graphics card (26,000 points vs 12,074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,074 points.
    What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
    When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

    Importance: LOW

    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has a higher compute score than the average graphics card (26,000 points vs 12,074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,074 points.26000 points vs 12074 points
  • 32.4% higher PassMark score
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (30,000 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
  • 21.6% higher texture rate
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (463.7 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
  • 2.15x higher compute score
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has a higher compute score than the average graphics card (26,000 points vs 12,074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,074 points.
  • 31.5% higher FP32 performance
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (29.7 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 40 more AI cores
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has more AI cores than the average graphics card (184 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
  • 6 more compute units
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has more compute units than the average graphics card (46 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 10.5% faster memory speed
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (21,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 12.5% higher memory bandwidth
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (504.2 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 50% larger L2 cache
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (36 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
  • 15 mm lower card height
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC is shorter than the average graphics card (110 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.

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Performance
Memory
Design
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 25% slower VRAM clock
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • Older shader model
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.6 vs 6.8).
  • Narrower decode codec support
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC 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).
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
  • Older NVDEC generation
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (5 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
  • No dual BIOS
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 5 °C lower thermal ceiling
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (100 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
  • 34 mm longer card length
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC is longer than the average graphics card (319 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.192 bit vs 256 bit
  • No dual BIOS
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Includes dual BIOS for redundancy or overclocking profiles
    When it matters: When you want a safer recovery path after tweaking fan curves or overclock settings, or you need separate quiet and performance profiles.

    Importance: LOW

    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 25% slower VRAM clock
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
    When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.

    Importance: LOW

    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.1313 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 34 mm longer card length
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC is longer than the average graphics card (319 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC is longer than the average graphics card (319 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.319 mm vs 285 mm
  • 4.22x less popular
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 4.215).
    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.
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 4.215).1 vs 4.22
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
    What it is: Maximum number of monitors supported per connector type
    When it matters: When you are planning how many screens each connector type can realistically drive.

    Importance: LOW

    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.1 vs 3
  • Older shader model
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.6 vs 6.8).
    What it is: Highest supported Shader Model version
    When it matters: When new rendering features require a newer shader feature set.

    Importance: LOW

    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.6 vs 6.8).6.6 vs 6.8
  • Narrower decode codec support
    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC 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).
    What it is: Supported hardware video decoding formats
    When it matters: When your playback workflow depends on broad hardware video decode support.

    Importance: LOW

    AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070x3w OC 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
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What customers like about AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070 X3w OC?

  • Excellent 1440p gaming performance, often exceeding 100fps in modern titles
  • Highly power-efficient design with a standard 200W TDP, often drawing less in typical use
  • Support for DLSS 3 Frame Generation, which significantly boosts frame rates in compatible games
  • Triple-fan cooling system (X3W) ensures low operating temperatures and quiet performance
  • Stellar ray-tracing capabilities compared to previous generations and competitors
  • Includes a factory overclock for a slight performance edge over the Founders Edition

What customers dislike about AX Gaming Renegade GeForce RTX 4070 X3w OC?

  • 12GB VRAM may become a limiting factor for long-term 4K gaming in future titles
  • 192-bit memory bus width can bottleneck performance at higher resolutions
  • Relatively large physical footprint (319mm length) might not fit in smaller cases
  • Marginal raw performance jump over previous-gen cards like the RTX 3080 without DLSS 3 enabled
  • The 12VHPWR power connector may require an adapter for many existing power supplies

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