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  • Avg. price: ~£280
  • VRAM: 8 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 180 W

EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

5.6

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%

5.2

Technical Score

10.0%

9.3

User score

Good
5.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

3.9

Performance

24.0%

4.4

Memory

12.0%

8.3

Power & Cooling

11.0%

6.6

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.8

Design

4.0%

8.2

Connectivity & Media

Good
9.3

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%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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  • 3.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.8

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.8
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.8

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.2
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.8

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.3
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.8

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.7
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.8

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked (SC) Gaming ACX 3.0 is a high-performance Pascal-based graphics card featuring 1,920 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit interface. It offers a factory-overclocked base clock of 1594 MHz and a boost clock of 1784 MHz, delivering approximately 6.85 TFLOPS of single-precision performance. Its primary characteristics include the dual-slot ACX 3.0 cooling system with double ball bearing fans, a 150W TDP powered by a single 8-pin connector, and support for DirectX 12 and VR. Main pros include its exceptional 1440p gaming performance, silent operation at temperatures below 60°C, and a premium build with a protective backplate. Available cons are limited to non-customizable white LED lighting and potential thermal throttling due to a conservative 150W factory power limit.

Technical Specifications of EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

3.9

Performance

24.0%

4.4

Memory

12.0%

8.3

Power & Cooling

11.0%

6.6

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.8

Design

4.0%

8.2

Connectivity & Media

5.2
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has a technical score of 5.21 points, which is lower than that of 75.4% 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%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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4.5
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9.3
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has a user score of 9.31 points, which is higher than that of 86.4% of products in this category.
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.
10
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 77.9% 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%

5.6

Overall score

40.0%

9.0

Price

6.6
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.6 points, which is lower than 57.2% 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

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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

N/A
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

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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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

6.85 TFLOPS
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 delivers 6.85 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 83.9% 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

8 GB
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.6% of graphics cards and equal to 25.1% 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

GDDR5
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

GDDR5
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% 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

256 bit
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 36.1% 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

256.3 GB/s
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 reaches 256.3 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 79.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.6% 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

3.0
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% 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
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% 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

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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
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% 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
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% 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
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% 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
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% 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
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% 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

1.4
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 77.3% of graphics cards and equal to 16.2% 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

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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

180 W
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has a TDP of 180 W, which is lower than that of 58.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.1% 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

170 W
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 draws 170 W under peak load, which is lower than 64.7% of graphics cards and equal to 1.8% 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

500 W
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 recommends a 500 W PSU, which is lower than that of 76.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 9.6% 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

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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

75 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

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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

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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

111.15 mm
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 is 111.15 mm tall, which is shorter than 88.1% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.4% 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 slot/s
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% 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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EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 vs the average graphics card

  • Supports ECC memory
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports error-correcting code memory for higher reliability
    When it matters: When stability and error correction matter more than pure gaming value.

    Importance: LOW

    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    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

    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.500 W vs 650 W
  • 15.85 mm lower card height
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 is shorter than the average graphics card (111.2 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 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

    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 is shorter than the average graphics card (111.2 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.111.15 mm vs 127 mm
  • 14.4% faster VRAM clock
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,002 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

    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,002 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.2002 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    What it is: Number of DVI display outputs available
    When it matters: When you still use an older monitor that depends on DVI.

    Importance: LOW

    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
  • 16.4% higher user score
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.31 vs 8.000).
    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.
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.31 vs 8.000).9.31 vs 8
  • 16.3% lower TDP
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (180 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    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

    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (180 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.180 W vs 215 W
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA SLI or AMD CrossFire multi-GPU setup
    When it matters: When you still run legacy multi-GPU gaming or rendering workflows.

    Importance: LOW

    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports ECC memory
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 14.4% faster VRAM clock
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,002 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports NVLink
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 16.3% lower TDP
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (180 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 6 dB quieter under load
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (29 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.
  • 15.85 mm lower card height
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 is shorter than the average graphics card (111.2 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.

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Power & Cooling
Design
  • 28.6% lower boost clock speed
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,784 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 25 fewer compute units
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (15 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 64 fewer TMUs
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (120 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 43.2% lower texture rate
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (214.1 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 30.9% lower pixel rate
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (114.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 17% lower base clock speed
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,594 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 2,432 fewer FP32 units
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (1,920 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 70.4% lower compute throughput
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (6.9 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 56.6% lower FP64 performance
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.2 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 57.9% slower memory speed
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (8,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 42.8% lower memory bandwidth
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (256.3 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 62.5% smaller L1 cache
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (48 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 3.2x larger process node
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • No DLSS support
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 7 older
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,016 vs 2,023).
  • No mesh shaders
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Worse SAM support
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • Older encoder generation
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • No sampler feedback
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 67.1% fewer transistors
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (7,200 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • No AV1 encoding
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDMI version
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • 1 fewer fans
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • 6 °C higher load temperature
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (73 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • 28.6% lower boost clock speed
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,784 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,784 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1784 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 3.2x larger process node
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.16 nm vs 5 nm
  • 25 fewer compute units
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (15 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (15 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.15 vs 40
  • 1 fewer fans
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • 57.9% slower memory speed
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (8,008 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

    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (8,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.8008 MHz vs 19000 MHz
  • No DLSS support
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA DLSS upscaling technology
    When it matters: When you play NVIDIA-supported games and want better frame rates at higher settings.

    Importance: LOW

    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB 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

    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 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
  • 64 fewer TMUs
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (120 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (120 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.120 vs 184
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What customers like about EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0?

  • Excellent 1440p gaming performance with smooth frame rates at high settings.
  • Very quiet operation; the ACX 3.0 fans stop completely during light use (passive mode).
  • Superior thermals, maintaining temperatures roughly 10°C lower than the Founders Edition.
  • Premium build quality with a sturdy metallic shroud and protective backplate.
  • Ease of installation with a single 8-pin power connector.
  • Reliable factory overclock that often boosts higher than advertised out of the box.
  • Subtle and attractive white LED lighting for a clean aesthetic.

What customers dislike about EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked Gaming ACX 3 0?

  • White LEDs are not RGB and cannot change color to match specific system themes.
  • Early units required a VBIOS update and thermal pads to address VRM temperature concerns.
  • Marginal performance gains over the reference card compared to higher-end aftermarket versions.
  • The 150W power limit can sometimes throttle the boost clock during heavy overclocking.
  • Heavy card design may cause minor GPU sag in some cases.

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gamersnexus.net
27/06/2016
EVGA GTX 1070 SC Review & Overclocking Benchmarks

The EVGA GTX 1070 SC features an updated ACX 3.0 air cooler and arrives pre-overclocked with a base clock of 1594MHz and a boost clock of 1784MHz, representing a roughly 100MHz increase over the Founders Edition. It retails for an MSRP of $440, which makes it $10 cheaper than NVIDIA's reference design. Architecturally, it utilizes the 16nm Pascal GP104-200 GPU with 1920 CUDA cores...Read more

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popzara.com
13/09/2016
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SuperClocked GAMING ACX 3.0 GPU Review LanOC Reviews

The EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Superclocked GAMING ACX 3.0 is a highly capable, full-sized graphics card built on NVIDIA’s Pascal architecture that outperforms the previous generation's flagship GTX 980 and Maxwell-based GTX Titan X. On paper, it features 1,920 CUDA Cores, 8GB of GDDR5 memory, and factory-overclocked speeds bumped up to a 1,594MHz core and 1,786MHz boost. In benchmark...Read more

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overclock3d.net
27/07/2016
EVGA GTX 1070 Superclocked Review - OC3D

The Overclock3D review of the EVGA GTX 1070 Superclocked highlights a consistent, factory-overclocked card that outpaces the Founders Edition with a rugged, RGB-lit design and intuitive PrecisionX software. It offers exceptional power efficiency and a remarkably quiet cooler, positioning it as a strong, out-of-the-box solution. While performance is strong, the card shows limited...Read more

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lanoc.org
25/07/2016
EVGA GTX 1070 SC Gaming ACX 3.0 - LanOC Reviews

The LanOC Review evaluates the EVGA GTX 1070 SC Gaming ACX 3.0, highlighting its notable performance leap and distinct physical changes over past designs. Built on the Nvidia GTX 1070 GPU with a 1594 MHz base clock, 1784 MHz boost clock, and 8GB of GDDR5 memory, the graphics card demonstrates substantial processing power. In gameplay testing, it effortlessly "plows through" modern...Read more

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techpowerup.com
11/07/2016
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SuperClocked 8 GB Review

The TechPowerUp review of the EVGA GTX 1070 SuperClocked (SC) praises the card's factory-overclocked performance and the highly efficient ACX 3.0 dual-fan cooler, which maintains low temperatures (73°C) and quiet operation (29 dBA). Key advantages include an idle-fan-off mode, a premium backplate, and strong performance for 1440p gaming. Conversely, the review notes the card is...Read more

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guru3d.com
07/07/2016
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC Gaming review - Guru 3d

The EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC Gaming ACX 3.0 graphics card is built on Nvidia's 16nm Pascal GP104 architecture, featuring a factory-overclocked core clock of 1595 MHz and a boost clock of 1785 MHz. Positioned as a mid-to-high-end replacement for the older GTX 980, this custom-board card employs 1920 shader processors and 8 GB of standard GDDR5 memory clocked at 2,000 MHz across a...Read more

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