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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£230
  • Avg. price in US: ~$180
  • VRAM: 8 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 215 W

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

6.2

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%

5.8

Technical Score

10.0%

9.7

User score

Good
5.8

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%

4.9

Performance

24.0%

4.9

Memory

12.0%

8.1

Power & Cooling

11.0%

6.8

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.1

Design

4.0%

8.5

Connectivity & Media

Good
9.7

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%

9.5

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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  • 3.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.2

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    3.8

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.9
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    2.2

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.1
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    2.2

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    10.0%

    3.8

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.9
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    2.2

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    15.0%

    3.8

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.0
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    2.2

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    3.8

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC is a high-performance graphics card built on the NVIDIA Turing architecture, featuring a factory-overclocked boost clock of 1815 MHz and 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit interface. It is equipped with 2560 CUDA cores, 320 Tensor cores, and 40 Ray Tracing cores, making it highly capable for 1440p gaming and real-time ray tracing applications. Key characteristics include the Windforce 3X cooling system with three 82mm alternate-spinning fans, a metal backplate for structural integrity, and an 8+2 power phase design for enhanced stability. Main pros include its exceptionally quiet and cool operation under load, a 4-year warranty upon registration, and performance that closely rivals the more expensive RTX 2080. However, some users have noted cons such as the card's significant length, which may not fit in smaller cases, and relatively minimal RGB lighting limited only to the top logo.

Technical Specifications of GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC

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%

4.9

Performance

24.0%

4.9

Memory

12.0%

8.1

Power & Cooling

11.0%

6.8

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.1

Design

4.0%

8.5

Connectivity & Media

5.8
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has a technical score of 5.81 points, which is lower than that of 62.6% 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%

9.5

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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9.7
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has a user score of 9.68 points, which is higher than that of 99.5% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC 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%

6.2

Overall score

40.0%

9.3

Price

7.1
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.1 points, which is higher than 67.6% 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

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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

7,467 points
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC scores 7467 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 66.1% of graphics cards and equal to 2.7% of graphics cards.
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

9.29 TFLOPS
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC delivers 9.29 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 79% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC 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

GDDR6
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

GDDR6
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.6% of graphics cards and equal to 39.1% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC 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

448 GB/s
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC reaches 448 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 41% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11.1% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC 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

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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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC 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

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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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC 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

8.1 Gbps
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 50.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.5% of graphics cards.
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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

215 W
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has a TDP of 215 W, which is lower than that of 49.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.2% 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

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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

650 W
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC recommends a 650 W PSU, which is lower than that of 41.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 14.2% 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

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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

286.5 mm
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC is 286.5 mm long, which is longer than 50.5% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.2% of graphics cards.
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

114.5 mm
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC is 114.5 mm tall, which is shorter than 82.1% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.1% 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

2.5 slot/s
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC occupies 2.5 slot/s, which is wider than 53.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 11.7% 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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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC vs the average graphics card

  • 128 more AI cores
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has more AI cores than the average graphics card (320 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
    What it is: Number of tensor or AI processing cores
    When it matters: When AI features, frame generation, or creator tools use dedicated matrix hardware.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has more AI cores than the average graphics card (320 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.320 vs 192
  • 12.5 mm lower card height
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC is shorter than the average graphics card (114.5 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC is shorter than the average graphics card (114.5 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.114.5 mm vs 127 mm
  • 20.9% higher user score
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.68 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.
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.68 vs 8.000).9.68 vs 8
  • 5 °C higher thermal ceiling
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (88 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
    What it is: Maximum safe junction temperature of the GPU die
    When it matters: When you are evaluating thermal headroom and want to know how close the GPU can run to its official ceiling before throttling behavior becomes a concern.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (88 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.88 °C vs 93 °C
  • 8 °C lower idle temperature
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (30 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
    What it is: GPU temperature measured while the graphics card is idle.
    When it matters: When the system stays on for long periods and you care whether the card runs cool and relaxed outside of gaming sessions.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (30 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.30 °C vs 38 °C
  • 2.3x cheaper
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC is cheaper than the average graphics card (£230 vs £530).
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC is cheaper than the average graphics card (£230 vs £530).£230 vs £530
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 4.34x more popular
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC is more popular than the average graphics card (10.00 vs 2.303).
    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.
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC is more popular than the average graphics card (10.00 vs 2.303).10 vs 2.3
  • 128 more AI cores
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has more AI cores than the average graphics card (320 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports NVLink
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
  • 5 °C higher thermal ceiling
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (88 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • 8 °C lower idle temperature
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (30 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
  • 12.5 mm lower card height
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC is shorter than the average graphics card (114.5 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.

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Overall
Performance
Platform & Features
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 27.4% lower boost clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,815 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 59.4% lower FP32 performance
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (9.3 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 29.7% lower pixel rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (116.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 16.4% lower base clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,605 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 24.8% lower texture rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (283.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 8 fewer ray tracing cores
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (40 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 24 fewer TMUs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (160 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 84.1% lower INT8 performance
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has a lower INT8 performance than the average graphics card (74.3 TOPS vs 466 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 466 TOPS.
  • 59.8% lower compute throughput
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (9.3 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 87.5% smaller L2 cache
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (64 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 2.4x larger process node
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has a higher process node than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • Older PCIe version
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 4 older
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,019 vs 2,023).
  • 79.1% larger GPU die
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (545 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • Older encoder generation
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • No AV1 encoding
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDMI version
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • Narrower decode codec support
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • 81.8% higher idle power draw
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (20 W vs 11 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 11 W.
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.5 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
  • 27.4% lower boost clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,815 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,815 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1815 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 2.4x larger process node
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has a higher process node than the average graphics card (12 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has a higher process node than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.12 nm vs 5 nm
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC 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
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14,000 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.14000 MHz vs 19000 MHz
  • 59.4% lower FP32 performance
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (9.3 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
    What it is: Single-precision floating-point performance in TFLOPs
    When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (9.3 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.9.29 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS
  • 29.7% lower pixel rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (116.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (116.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.116.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
  • No AV1 encoding
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports hardware encoding of AV1 video codec
    When it matters: When you stream or export video and want efficient AV1 encoding on the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.No vs yes
  • Older PCIe version
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
    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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).3.0 vs 4.0
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What customers like about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC?

  • Excellent cooling performance, often running 8°C cooler than Founders Edition cards under load
  • Exceptionally quiet operation, with fans described as 'dead silent' or 'whisper quiet' even under heavy usage
  • Solid factory overclock and additional headroom for manual overclocking that can rival stock RTX 2080 performance
  • Includes a metal backplate that improves durability and helps prevent GPU sag
  • Comes with a 4-year warranty upon registration, providing extra peace of mind for buyers
  • Features a wide range of display outputs including 3x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI, and a USB Type-C VirtualLink port

What customers dislike about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC?

  • Gigabyte's RGB Fusion 2.0 and Aorus Engine software are frequently described as buggy, unintuitive, or prone to causing crashes
  • Minimal RGB lighting implementation, limited only to the logo on the side of the card
  • Plastic shroud design is often cited as feeling less premium or 'underwhelming' compared to all-metal competitors
  • Reports from some users regarding potential coil whine and 'finicky' fans that may require early replacement
  • Gigabyte's RMA and customer support process is frequently highlighted as poor or difficult to navigate by the community

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22/05/2020
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Gaming OC 8G Review

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Gaming OC 8G is a buffed-up version of the reference RTX 2070 SUPER, built on the TU104-410-A1 GPU architecture but enhanced with a factory overclock that bumps the GPU Boost Clock up to 1815 MHz. Designed with a thick dual-slot profile, the card utilizes Gigabyte's triple-fan WindForce cooling design, which features a reversed middle fan and four...Read more

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tweaktown.com
16/10/2019
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER GAMING OC Review

The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER GAMING OC is an impressive, custom-designed graphics card that easily outperforms NVIDIA’s standard Founders Edition while maintaining cool and quiet operation. Featuring a chunky 2.5-slot design and GIGABYTE’s WindForce 3X cooling system—complete with three 82mm alternate spinning fans and six composite heat pipes—the card successfully limits...Read more

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overclockers.com
02/10/2019
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER GAMING OC 8G Review

The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC 8G, as reviewed by Overclockers.com, is a factory-overclocked card based on Nvidia’s Turing TU104 architecture, pushing boost clocks to 1,815 MHz. Featuring a stealthy design and the Windforce 3X cooling system, the card sustained actual boost speeds of 2,055 MHz during testing while maintaining low noise levels. Key pros include...Read more

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thetechrevolutionist.com
16/08/2019
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Gaming OC Review

The Tech Revolutionist review highlights the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Gaming OC as a highly capable, factory-overclocked graphics card that outpaces the standard Nvidia Founders Edition. Operating at a boosted core clock of 1815MHz compared to the reference 1770MHz, the card delivers consistently higher framerates across synthetic and real-world gaming benchmarks. It provides...Read more

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kitguru.net
06/08/2019
Gigabyte RTX 2070 SUPER Gaming OC 8G Review - KitGuru

The Gigabyte RTX 2070 SUPER Gaming OC 8G is a highly capable graphics card that reuses the Windforce 3X triple-fan cooler and shroud design from the older RTX 2080 Gaming OC model. Built on a slightly cut-down TU104 GPU with 2560 CUDA cores and a 45MHz factory overclock, the card delivers a minor 2% performance advantage over Nvidia's Founders Edition, while remaining just 1% slower...Read more

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30/07/2019
Gigabyte Gaming OC RTX 2070 Super Review - OC3D

The Overclock3D review praises the Gigabyte Gaming OC RTX 2070 Super for using its massive triple-fan Windforce 3X cooler to achieve high, stable boost clocks with minimal noise and temperatures, outperforming the Founders Edition. Its superior thermal management allows for significant manual overclocking, pushing performance near that of an RTX 2080, while maintaining aggressive...Read more

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eteknix.com
16/07/2019
Gigabyte RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC Graphics Card Review

In their evaluation, eTeknix highlights the Gigabyte RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC as an exceptional performer that essentially functions like an "RTX 2070 on steroids," delivering frame rates that closely rival the more expensive RTX 2080. The card features a triple-fan Windforce 3X cooling system that, while utilizing a recycled aesthetic, keeps temperatures remarkably low and...Read more

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tektick.com
13/09/2019
Gigabyte RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC Review - TekTick

The TekTick review highlights the Gigabyte RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC as an excellent upper-tier graphics card that delivers strong, stable performance without requiring an exorbitant financial investment. This dual-slot card features an up-sized aluminum heatsink equipped with six 6 mm copper heat-pipes alongside a triple 80 mm fan setup, where the middle fan spins in the opposite...Read more

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overclock3d.net
30/07/2019
Gigabyte Gaming OC RTX 2070 Super Review - OC3D

The Overclock3D review of the Gigabyte Gaming OC RTX 2070 Super highlights the card's excellent thermal performance, driven by a high-density, triple-fan cooler that keeps temperatures low and noise minimal. It leverages the TU104 Turing architecture to provide stable, aggressive boost clocks, with manual overclocking potential that bridges the gap towards the RTX 2080 performance...Read more

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lanoc.org
24/08/2019
Gigabyte RTX 2070 SUPER Gaming OC 8G - LanOC Reviews

summary of the review: The Gigabyte RTX 2070 SUPER Gaming OC 8G is an aftermarket graphics card featuring a factory boost clock of 1815 MHz, which is 45 MHz higher than the stock Founders Edition. In benchmarks, this overclock reliably translates to a minor performance increase of 1 to 2 frames per second across various gaming resolutions, pulling closer to the original RTX 2080....Read more

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kitguru.net
06/08/2019
Gigabyte RTX 2070 SUPER Gaming OC 8G Review - KitGuru

The Gigabyte RTX 2070 SUPER Gaming OC 8G review highlights a highly capable graphics card built on Nvidia's cut-down TU104 GPU, featuring 2560 CUDA cores and an out-of-the-box factory overclock. The reviewer notes that Gigabyte cleverly reuses the physical design and massive Windforce 3X cooler from its pricier RTX 2080 Gaming OC model while keeping manufacturing costs low by...Read more

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bpm-power.com
22/09/2020
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER GAMING OC 3X WHITE

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER GAMING OC 3X WHITE is a visually striking, factory-overclocked graphics card evaluated by BPM-Power as a premium, highly performant hardware choice. Built on Nvidia's Turing architecture, this particular variant features a distinctive matte white shroud and metal backplate, making it a standout option for clean, color-themed PC builds. Under the...Read more

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