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COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4070 Super Loong Edition OC review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£580VRAM:12 GBMemory bus width:192 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):245 W

COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4070 Super Loong Edition OC Review: Compare 117 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4070 Super Loong Edition OC
7.8/10

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

7.7

Technical score

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.6, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

9.0

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 62% of graphics cards
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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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Score components

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

â–²Better than 75%
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

44%

7.9

Performance

24%

6.3

Memory

12%

8.7

Power

11%

9.7

Features

5%

5.3

Design

4%

9.5

Connectivity

â–²Better than 63%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.6.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Technical Specifications of graphics card COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4070 Super Loong Edition OC

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

44%

7.9

Performance

24%

6.3

Memory

12%

8.7

Power

11%

9.7

Features

5%

5.3

Design

4%

9.5

Connectivity

7.7
Reviews score
7.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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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Score components:

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

7.7
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
20,995 points
This graphics card scores 20,995 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 68.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
13,110 points
This graphics card scores 13,110 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 64.6% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
31,979 points
This graphics card scores 31,979 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 78.8% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
30,663 points
This graphics card scores 30,663 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 95.9% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
42.01 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 42.01 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is higher than that of 73.2% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
12 GB
This graphics card has 12 GB of VRAM, which is more than 46% of graphics cards and equal to 16% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6X
This graphics card uses GDDR6X memory, which is newer than on 57.1% of graphics cards and equal to 22.4% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
192 bit
This graphics card uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 31.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.7% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
504 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 504 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 54.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
21,000 MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 21,000 MHz, which is faster than that of 61.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 12.4% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 50.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 24.1% of graphics cards and equal to 75.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.8% of graphics cards and equal to 77.2% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.8% of graphics cards and equal to 79.2% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21.7% of graphics cards and equal to 76% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.3% of graphics cards and equal to 46.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
32.4 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 32.4 Gbps, which is faster than on 56.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.9% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
245 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 245 W, which is higher than that of 57.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.2% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
245 W
This graphics card draws 245 W under peak load, which is higher than 56% of graphics cards and equal to 1.3% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
650 W
This graphics card recommends a 650 W PSU, which is lower than that of 39.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
245 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 245 W, which is higher than that of 54.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.6% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
220 W
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Size
336.9x 144.5x 60.1 mm
Length
336.9 mm
This graphics card is 336.9 mm long, which is longer than 90.1% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Height
144.5 mm
This graphics card is 144.5 mm tall, which is taller than 88.5% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Slot width
3 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 3 slot/s, which is wider than 70.7% of graphics cards and equal in width to 16.8% of graphics cards.
Weight
1950 g
This graphics card weighs 1950 g, which is heavier than 88.3% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of Graphics cards.
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COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4070 Super Loong Edition OC vs the average graphics card

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  • 6.6% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,670 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,670 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 58.2% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (598.1 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    598.1 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 16 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (56 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    56 vs 40
  • 85.9% higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (42 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    42.01 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 16 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (56 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    56 vs 40
  • 32.4% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (213.6 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    213.6 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 80 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (224 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    224 vs 144
  • 16 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (80 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    80 vs 64
  • 15.4% higher sentiment score
    9.0 vs 7.8
  • 6.6% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,670 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,670 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 58.2% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (598.1 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    598.1 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 16 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (56 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    56 vs 40
  • 85.9% higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (42 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    42.01 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 16 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (56 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    56 vs 40
  • 32.4% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (213.6 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    213.6 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 80 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (224 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    224 vs 144
  • 16 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (80 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    80 vs 64
  • 41.3% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (31,979 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    31,979 points vs 22,638 points
  • 40 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (224 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    224 vs 184
  • 2.54x higher compute score
    This graphics card has a higher compute score than the average graphics card (30,663 points vs 12,70.5 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,070.5 points.
    30,663 points vs 12,070.5 points
  • 42.1% higher gaming score
    This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (20,995 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    20,995 points vs 14,779 points
  • 43.3% higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (13,110 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    13,110 points vs 9,148 points
  • 2x larger L2 cache
    This graphics card has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (48 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    48 MB vs 24 MB
  • 10.5% faster memory speed
    This graphics card 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.
    21,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 12.5% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (504 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    504 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • 54.7 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (336.9 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    336.9 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 19.5 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (144.5 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    144.5 mm vs 125 mm
  • 25% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card 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.
    1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 2.1a).
    2.1 vs 2.1a
  • 14% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (245 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    245 W vs 215 W
  • 92.3% heavier
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (1950 g vs 1,014 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,014 g.
    1,950 g vs 1,014 g
  • 25% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card 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.
    1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • Older FSR version
    This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (3 vs 3.1).
    3 vs 3.1
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 2.1a).
    2.1 vs 2.1a
  • 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
  • 14% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (245 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    245 W vs 215 W
  • 5 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card 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.
    100 °C vs 95 °C
  • 3.6 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (39 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    39 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 54.7 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (336.9 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    336.9 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 19.5 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (144.5 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    144.5 mm vs 125 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 92.3% heavier
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (1950 g vs 1,014 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,014 g.
    1,950 g vs 1,014 g

Third-party reviews

What customers like about COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4070 Super Loong Edition OC

  • Unique and premium aesthetic with gold accents and a white shroud
  • Excellent cooling performance from a large triple-fan radiator design
  • Quiet operation under load, with fans that remain silent during light tasks
  • Dual BIOS support with a physical 'One-Key Overclock' turbo button
  • Comprehensive accessory bundle often including an anti-sag kit and themed items
  • Strong 1440p gaming performance with advanced features like DLSS 3.5 and Ray Tracing

What customers don't like about COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4070 Super Loong Edition OC

  • Large physical size requires a spacious case to accommodate the length
  • Likely commands a price premium over standard MSRP RTX 4070 Super models
  • Limited to 12GB of VRAM, which may be a bottleneck for long-term 4K gaming
  • Potentially limited availability outside of Asian markets
  • Heavier weight makes the use of the included anti-sag bracket essential

Verdict

The Colorful iGame GeForce RTX 4070 Super Loong Edition OC is a limited-edition 'Year of the Dragon' graphics card featuring the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture with 7,168 CUDA cores and 12GB of high-speed GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit interface. It offers a base clock of 1,980 MHz and an impressive one-key boost frequency of 2,670 MHz, delivering a theoretical computing power of 38.28 TFLOPS. Main pros include its distinctive Eastern-inspired aesthetic, a powerful triple-fan cooling system with auto-stop technology, and the convenience of a physical rear-I/O button for instant overclocking. However, potential cons include its massive triple-slot dimensions (337mm length) which require a large case for installation, and a higher power draw rated at 245W compared to the standard 220W for reference 4070 Super models.

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