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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Master review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£1,050VRAM:12 GBMemory bus width:192 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):285 W

GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Master Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 9 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Master
8.1/10

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 73% of models
Score components

40%

7.9

Technical score

25%

8.2

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

▲Better than 73% of graphics cards
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

5.0

Price

▼Worse than 71%
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 67% of models
Score components

44%

8.3

Performance

24%

6.3

Memory

12%

8.2

Power

11%

9.7

Features

5%

6.0

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity

▲Better than 67%
8.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.2/ 10
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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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▲ Better than 69% of models

80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

8.5

Popularity

Grades by review (9)
6 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each 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.
▲Better than 69%
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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.
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What reviewers say about the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Master

Based on 6 · 3

Most reviewers like its benchmark results and cool temperatures, but complain it's bulky, heavy and hard to find.
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What owners say about the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Master

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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Ranked #334 of 2,260 models in Graphics cards (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of graphics card GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Master

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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 67% of models
Score components:

44%

8.3

Performance

24%

6.3

Memory

12%

8.2

Power

11%

9.7

Features

5%

6.0

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity

7.9
Reviews score
8.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

5.0

Price

7.1
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
22,000 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 22,000 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 70.7% of graphics cards and equal to 1.5% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
14,457 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 14,457 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 69.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
36,746 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 36,746 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 92.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
18,283 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 18,283 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 71.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
41.01 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 41.01 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is higher than that of 72.9% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
VRAM
12 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 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
Market range: <128 bit – >384 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
504.2 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 56.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.2% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
21,000 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k 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
Market range: <4 – >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
Market range: <1 – >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
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 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
Market range: <86 W – >360 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
Market range: <106 W – >365 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
Market range: <450 W – >850 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
320 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 320 W, which is higher than that of 75.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
285 W
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What reviewers say
Size
342x 153x 70.6 mm
Length
342 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 342 mm long, which is longer than 93.3% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.8% of graphics cards.
Height
70.6 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 70.6 mm tall, which is shorter than 92% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Slot width
3.5 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 3.5 slot/s, which is wider than 90.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 5.5% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,770 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,770 g, which is heavier than 83% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of Graphics cards.
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What reviewers say

GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Master vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryFeaturesConnectivityPowerDesign
  • 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
  • 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
  • 65.6% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (626 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    626 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
  • 81.5% higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (41 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    41.01 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
  • 54.4 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (70.6 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    70.6 mm vs 125 mm
  • 13.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 10
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    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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 69% of models

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    8.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (9)
    6 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each 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.
    8.2 vs 7.2
  • 28.2% higher sentiment score
    10.0 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
  • 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
  • 65.6% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (626 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    626 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
  • 81.5% higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (41 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    41.01 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
  • 62.3% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (36,746 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    36,746 points vs 22,638 points
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 48.9% higher gaming score
    This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (22,000 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    22,000 points vs 14,779 points
  • 58% higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (14,457 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    14,457 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 (504.2 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    504.2 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 54.4 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (70.6 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    70.6 mm vs 125 mm
  • 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
  • 59.8 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (342 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    342 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 1 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.5 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3.5 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 45.5% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (320 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    320 W vs 220 W
  • 2.02x more expensive
    GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Master is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,050 vs £520).
    £1,050 vs £520
  • 2.02x more expensive
    GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Master is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,050 vs £520).
    £1,050 vs £520
  • 3.7% worse value for money
    GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Master has worse value for money than the average graphics card (7.15 vs 7.4).
    7.15 vs 7.41
  • 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
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    This graphics card supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
    1 vs 3
  • More basic codec support
    This graphics card encodes more basic formats than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • 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
  • 45.5% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (320 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    320 W vs 220 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
  • 59.8 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (342 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    342 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 1 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.5 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3.5 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 74.6% heavier
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (1,770 g vs 1,014 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,014 g.
    1,770 g vs 1,014 g

Video reviews

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

9.0
FIVE STRZ
≈ estimated
08/07/2023
Lineup comparison · three Gigabyte RTX 4070 Ti models
Verdict
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Master performs strongly, but it is worth the extra cost only if you want the LCD.
Brand video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.5
windowscentral.com
✓ explicit
16/02/2023
Lab test · Efficiency and 1440p
Verdict
The Aorus GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Master is a 1440p card that matches an RTX 3090 Ti while drawing just over half the power, but trails the RTX 4080 at 4K.
8.0
notebookcheck.net
≈ estimated
27/02/2023
Lab test · Gaming performance
Verdict
The Aorus GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Master matches or slightly beats the RTX 3090 Ti in games, but its control software is frustrating.
8.0
notebookcheck.com
≈ estimated
06/03/2023
Benchmark test · 4K and 1440p
Verdict
The Gigabyte Aorus GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Master comes close to an RTX 3090 Ti in benchmarks, but falls well short of the RTX 4080 in 4K tests.
8.0
notebookcheck.biz
≈ estimated
27/02/2023
Benchmark test · Partner card
Verdict
The Gigabyte Aorus GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Master performs roughly on par with an RTX 3090 Ti in benchmarks, but lags the RTX 4080 in 4K results.
7.0
xanxogaming.com
✓ explicit
17/01/2023
Lab test · Top-end custom card
Verdict
The Aorus GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Master is a big, cool-running top-end card with a factory overclock and a four-year warranty, but it needs a large case.
8.0
notebookcheck.nl
≈ estimated
27/02/2023
Benchmark test · RTX 3090 Ti rival
Verdict
The Gigabyte Aorus GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Master roughly matches an RTX 3090 Ti in benchmarks but trails the RTX 4080 in 4K tests.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Master

  • Exceptional cooling performance with a large triple-fan Windforce system that keeps temperatures around 60-65°C under load.
  • Premium aesthetic featuring extensive RGB lighting (including fan rings) and a customisable LCD Edge View screen for real-time monitoring.
  • Strong 1440p and solid 4K gaming performance, often matching or exceeding the previous generation's flagship RTX 3090 Ti.
  • High power efficiency compared to previous generations, with a 285W TGP that typically draws less in real-world gaming.
  • Excellent build quality with a protective metal backplate and a 4-year warranty (upon registration).
  • Support for modern NVIDIA features like DLSS 3 Frame Generation and improved ray tracing performance.

What customers don't like about GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Master

  • Massive physical footprint (342mm length, 3-slot+ thickness) that may not fit in standard or smaller PC cases.
  • High price premium compared to base RTX 4070 Ti models, which some users feel doesn't always justify the performance gap.
  • Software experience with the Gigabyte Control Center (GCC) is frequently reported as buggy, slow, or prone to hanging.
  • The 192-bit memory bus can limit performance at higher 4K resolutions in very demanding titles compared to higher-tier cards.
  • Heavy weight requires the use of the included anti-sag bracket to prevent PCIe slot damage.

Verdict

The Gigabyte Aorus GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Master 12G is a high-end graphics card built on the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 7,680 CUDA cores and 12GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus. This premium model is factory overclocked to a boost clock of 2,670 MHz and utilizes the massive Windforce cooling system with three 108mm bionic shark fans and a large vapor chamber to maintain low temperatures. Key pros include exceptional 1440p and competitive 4K gaming performance, the customizable LCD Edge View for real-time monitoring or GIFs, and robust build quality with a 4-year warranty. However, its massive four-slot physical size (342mm length) requires a large case, and its high price point puts it in close competition with cards offering more VRAM.

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