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Gainward GeForce RTX 4070 Super Ghost Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£560VRAM:12 GBMemory bus width:192 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):220 W

Gainward GeForce RTX 4070 Super Ghost 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.

Gainward GeForce RTX 4070 Super Ghost
7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 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.
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Score components

90%

7.7

Technical score

10%

7.8

User score

â–²Better than 61% 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

7.6

Price

â–²Better than 75%
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 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
â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components

44%

7.6

Performance

24%

6.4

Memory

12%

7.8

Power & Cooling

11%

9.8

Platform & Features

5%

8.3

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity & Media

â–²Better than 61%
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 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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Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

2.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 86%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card Gainward GeForce RTX 4070 Super Ghost

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 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
â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components:

44%

7.6

Performance

24%

6.4

Memory

12%

7.8

Power & Cooling

11%

9.8

Platform & Features

5%

8.3

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity & Media

7.7
User score
User score
7.8/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

2.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.8
Popularity
Popularity
2.8/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Popularity:
Gainward GeForce RTX 4070 Super Ghost has a popularity score of 2.8 points, which is lower than that of 53.8% of products in this category.
2.8
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

7.6

Price

7.7
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
20,995 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 20,995 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 68.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
14,378 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 14,378 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 68.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
37,000 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 37,000 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 92.7% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
20,563 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 20,563 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 84.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
35.48 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 35.48 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 64.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.9% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
12 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 GB
This graphics card has 12 GB of VRAM, which is more than 45.5% of graphics cards and equal to 16% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6X
GDDR version
GDDR6X
This graphics card uses GDDR6X memory, which is newer than on 56.7% of graphics cards and equal to 22.7% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
192 bit
Market range: <64 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card 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
504 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 504 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 53.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.1% 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.
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
32.4 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card 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)
220 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 220 W, which is higher than that of 50.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.2% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
220 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 220 W under peak load, which is lower than 48.5% of graphics cards and equal to 3.4% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
650 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card 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
220 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W, which is lower than that of 50.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.4% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
220 W
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Size
269.1x 131.8x 40.1 mm
This graphics card measures 269.1x131.8x 40.1 mm, which is more compact than 71.5% of graphics cards and equal in size to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Length
269.1 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 269.1 mm long, which is shorter than 58% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Height
131.8 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 131.8 mm tall, which is taller than 64.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% of graphics cards.
Weight
760 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 760 g, which is lighter than 74.9% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.3% of graphics cards.
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Gainward GeForce RTX 4070 Super Ghost vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • 20% smaller process node
    This graphics card has a lower process node than the average graphics card (4 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    4 nm vs 5 nm
  • 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
  • 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
  • 63.3% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (37000 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    37,000 points vs 22,653 points
  • 45.4% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (554.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    554.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/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
  • 57.2% higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (35.5 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    35.48 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/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
  • 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
  • 63.3% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (37000 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    37,000 points vs 22,653 points
  • 45.4% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (554.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    554.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/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
  • 57.2% higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (35.5 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    35.48 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 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
  • 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
  • 21.3% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (198 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    198 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 56.9% higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (14378 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
    14,378 points vs 9,166 points
  • 43% higher gaming score
    This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (20995 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
    20,995 points vs 14,678.5 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
  • 12x more Infinity Cache
    This graphics card has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (48 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
    48 MB vs 4 MB
  • 10.5% faster memory speed
    This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (21000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 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
  • 20% smaller process node
    This graphics card has a lower process node than the average graphics card (4 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    4 nm vs 5 nm
  • Newer HDMI version
    This graphics card supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 2.1).
    2.1a vs 2.1
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • More compact card size
    This graphics card is more compact than the average graphics card (269.1x131.8 x 40.1 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127 x 52 mm.
    269.1x131.8 x 40.1 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card 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
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 25% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1313 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 1.2% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2475 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    2,475 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • Narrower decode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
    H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1
  • 6.8 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (131.8 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    131.8 mm vs 125 mm
  • 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
  • 2.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 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.
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    Gainward GeForce RTX 4070 Super Ghost has a lower user score than the average graphics card (7.84 vs 8.000).
    7.84 vs 8
  • 1.2% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2475 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    2,475 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card 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
  • 25% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1313 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • Narrower decode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
    H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2 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
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 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
  • 3.9 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (39.3 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    39.3 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 6.8 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (131.8 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    131.8 mm vs 125 mm

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Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Gainward GeForce RTX 4070 Super Ghost

  • Available at the baseline NVIDIA MSRP, making it one of the most affordable custom 4070 Super models
  • Compact dual-slot design and 27 cm length ensure high compatibility with smaller mid-tower cases
  • Excellent energy efficiency and overall performance on par with the higher-end RTX 3090
  • Includes essential modern features like DLSS 3 Frame Generation and improved Ray Tracing cores
  • Features a stealthy, clean black aesthetic with minimal RGB lighting that isn't distracting
  • Uses a standard 8-pin power connector on some versions, avoiding the need for 12VHPWR adapters

What we don't like about Gainward GeForce RTX 4070 Super Ghost

  • The cooler is notably weaker than the Founders Edition, leading to higher operating temperatures
  • Higher noise levels under load compared to more premium partner cards like the ASUS Dual
  • Limited to 12GB of VRAM, which can be a bottleneck for 4K gaming with ultra textures
  • Build quality uses more plastic, including the backplate, compared to higher-end models
  • Does not support manual power limit increases for overclocking enthusiasts
  • Lacks support for newer standards like DisplayPort 2.0

Verdict

The Gainward GeForce RTX 4070 Super Ghost is a compact dual-slot graphics card built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 7,168 CUDA cores, 12GB of GDDR6X VRAM on a 192-bit bus, and a boost clock speed of 2475 MHz. It delivers 504 GB/s of memory bandwidth and supports advanced technologies like DLSS 3 Frame Generation and third-generation Ray Tracing. Main pros include its high energy efficiency with a 220W TDP, a space-saving 269mm length ideal for mid-range builds, and quiet operation thanks to its 'Zero RPM' fan feature during low-load tasks. However, some cons include a basic plastic shroud and backplate design compared to premium models, and the 12GB VRAM may eventually become a limitation for future high-fidelity 4K gaming.

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