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Products in this category are scored under Frontum Graphics cards Methodology v3.0: the technical score from the specifications is the base, and independent expert and video reviews (up to ±0.5 points), owner opinions (up to ±0.3) and best-of lists (up to +0.3) move it up or down.
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Gainward GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Phantom review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£830VRAM:12 GBMemory bus width:192 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):285 W

Gainward GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Phantom Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 2 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

Gainward GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Phantom
8.0/10

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 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%

7.9

Technical score

25%

7.9

Reviews score

25%

?

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

10%

10

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 71% of graphics cards
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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%

8.0

Overall score

30%

6.1

Price

â–¼Worse than 54%
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 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%

8.3

Performance

24%

6.4

Memory

12%

8.3

Power

11%

9.7

Features

5%

5.6

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity

â–²Better than 67%
7.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.9/ 10
✕
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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80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

6.5

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 53%
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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

What owners say about the Gainward GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Phantom

Based on 214 owners sharing their experience in online comments

83%positive9%mixed8%negative

Owners praise its fast, efficient gaming, while limited memory can constrain demanding 4K play.

What owners dislike

  • Some owners get lower-than-expected frame rates, with results depending on the CPU, settings and whether DLSS is on; one reported GPU use stuck at 0%.12
  • At 4K with ray tracing and frame generation, the 12 GB VRAM fills, causing frame drops after leaving menus in games like Alan Wake 2.8
  • Some owners report freezes during intense scenes, forced game closes, full PC shutdowns, and brief black screens with lasting performance drops.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of graphics card Gainward GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Phantom

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 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%

8.3

Performance

24%

6.4

Memory

12%

8.3

Power

11%

9.7

Features

5%

5.6

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity

7.9
Reviews score
7.9
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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%

8.0

Overall score

30%

6.1

Price

7.4
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
22,775 points
This graphics card scores 22,775 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 73.6% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
22,000 points
This graphics card scores 22,000 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 89.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
31,526 points
This graphics card scores 31,526 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 75.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
18,284 points
This graphics card scores 18,284 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 71.4% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
40.09 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 40.09 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is higher than that of 72.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% 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)
285 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 285 W, which is higher than that of 67.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.5% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
285 W
This graphics card draws 285 W under peak load, which is higher than 65.6% of graphics cards and equal to 3.5% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
750 W
This graphics card recommends a 750 W PSU, which is higher than that of 65.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 16.8% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
285 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 285 W, which is higher than that of 64.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
285 W
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Size
328.9x 141.1x 62.5 mm
Length
328.9 mm
This graphics card is 328.9 mm long, which is longer than 80.5% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Height
141.1 mm
This graphics card is 141.1 mm tall, which is taller than 86.8% 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
2,560 g
This graphics card weighs 2,560 g, which is heavier than 97.6% of Graphics cards.
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Gainward GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Phantom vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryFeaturesConnectivityPowerDesign
  • 4.2% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,610 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,610 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 20.3% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,310 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    2,310 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 20 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (60 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    60 vs 40
  • 65.7% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (626.4 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    626.4 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 20 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (60 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    60 vs 40
  • 77.4% higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (40.1 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    40.09 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 96 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (240 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    240 vs 144
  • 2.4x higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (22,000 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    22,000 points vs 9,148 points
  • 28.2% higher sentiment score
    10.0 vs 7.8
  • 9.7% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.9/ 10
    ✕
    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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    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    6.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    7.9 vs 7.2
  • 4.2% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,610 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,610 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 20.3% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,310 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    2,310 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 20 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (60 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    60 vs 40
  • 65.7% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (626.4 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    626.4 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 20 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (60 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    60 vs 40
  • 77.4% higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (40.1 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    40.09 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 96 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (240 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    240 vs 144
  • 2.4x higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (22,000 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    22,000 points vs 9,148 points
  • 56 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (240 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    240 vs 184
  • 29.4% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (208.8 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    208.8 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 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
  • 39.3% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (31,526 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    31,526 points vs 22,638 points
  • 54.1% higher gaming score
    This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (22,775 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    22,775 points vs 14,779 points
  • 4.51x higher BF16 performance
    This graphics card has a higher BF16 performance than the average graphics card (160 TFLOPS vs 35.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has BF16 performance of 35.48 TFLOPS.
    160 TFLOPS vs 35.48 TFLOPS
  • 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 (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
  • 32.6% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (285 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    285 W vs 215 W
  • 16.1 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (141.1 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    141.1 mm vs 125 mm
  • 46.7 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (328.9 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    328.9 mm vs 282.2 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
  • 15.4% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (750 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    750 W vs 650 W
  • 2.52x heavier
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (2,560 g vs 1,014 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,014 g.
    2,560 g vs 1,014 g
  • 59.6% more expensive
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Phantom is more expensive than the average graphics card (£830 vs £520).
    £830 vs £520
  • 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 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
  • 32.6% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (285 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    285 W vs 215 W
  • 15.4% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (750 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    750 W vs 650 W
  • 29.5% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (285 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    285 W vs 220 W
  • 9.1 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (44.5 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    44.5 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 16.1 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (141.1 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    141.1 mm vs 125 mm
  • 46.7 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (328.9 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    328.9 mm vs 282.2 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
  • 2.52x heavier
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (2,560 g vs 1,014 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,014 g.
    2,560 g vs 1,014 g

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Tim and Tech [TheGnaaHD]
≈ estimated
12/02/2023
Hands-on review · cooling, noise and temperatures
Verdict
Gainward GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Phantom is a good custom card with solid cooling, though it isn't completely silent out of the box.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
guru3d.com
≈ estimated
04/01/2023
Acoustic test · Triple-fan cooler
Verdict
The Gainward RTX 4070 Ti Phoenix GS is quiet and fast with a 2760 MHz factory boost, but its three-slot cooler is very large.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Gainward GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Phantom

  • Excellent value compared to premium brands like ASUS or MSI
  • Quiet operation with effective fan noise management
  • Strong thermal performance, often running cooler than reference designs
  • Solid build quality despite the use of plastic in the shroud
  • Compact design options (Phantom Reunion) fit well in most cases
  • Supports modern features like DLSS 3 and improved ray tracing

What customers don't like about Gainward GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Phantom

  • Plastic shroud feels less 'premium' than metal alternatives
  • 12GB VRAM may be a limiting factor for long-term 4K gaming
  • Higher initial MSRP of the 4070 Ti series generally
  • Warranty terms can be less favorable than some other AIB partners
  • Stock fans can be audible under extreme heavy loads if not undervolted

Verdict

The Gainward GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Phantom is a high-performance graphics card built on NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 7,680 CUDA cores, 12GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, and a boost clock speed of 2610 MHz. Its 'Night Baron' design includes a robust triple-fan cooling system with Cyclone Fans and ARGB lighting, supporting advanced features like DLSS 3 frame generation and 3rd-generation ray tracing for fluid 1440p and entry-level 4K gaming. Main advantages include exceptional power efficiency, quiet operation thanks to Zero RPM fan technology, and strong performance that rivals previous-generation flagships. However, notable drawbacks include its relatively high launch price for a mid-range tier and a limited 192-bit memory interface that can bottleneck performance in memory-intensive 4K scenarios compared to higher-end models.

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