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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£620VRAM:8 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):220 W

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC 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.

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

90%

6.8

Technical score

10%

9.5

User score

▼Worse than 52% 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 58% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

7.2

Price

▼Worse than 58%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 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
▼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components

44%

5.9

Performance

24%

5.6

Memory

12%

8.8

Power & Cooling

11%

9.5

Platform & Features

5%

8.1

Design

4%

8.4

Connectivity & Media

▼Worse than 55%
9.5

User score

User score
9.5/ 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
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 97%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 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
▼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components:

44%

5.9

Performance

24%

5.6

Memory

12%

8.8

Power & Cooling

11%

9.5

Platform & Features

5%

8.1

Design

4%

8.4

Connectivity & Media

6.8
User score
User score
9.5/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.5
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 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
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 91.9% of products in this category.
10
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 58% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

7.2

Price

7.1
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
14,328 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 14,328 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 50.8% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
13,886 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 13,886 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 65.5% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
21,358 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 21,358 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 56.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
10,726 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 10,726 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 57.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
21.37 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 21.37 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 56.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 GB
This graphics card has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
GDDR version
GDDR6
This graphics card uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 15.9% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
256 bit
Market range: <64 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.9% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
448 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 448 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 41.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11% 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
1.3
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 79.4% of graphics cards and equal to 15.7% 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
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 2 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 79.1% of graphics cards and equal to 9.5% 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
270 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 270 W under peak load, which is higher than 63.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% 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
270 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 270 W, which is higher than that of 61.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.9% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
270 W
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Size
286x 115x 51 mm
Length
286 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 286 mm long, which is longer than 50.3% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.3% of graphics cards.
Height
115 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 115 mm tall, which is shorter than 72.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.7% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2.5 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s, which is slimmer than 36.3% of graphics cards and equal in width to 14.7% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,200 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,200 g, which is heavier than 59.1% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 1.5% of graphics cards.
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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • 32 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    96 vs 64
  • 18.3% higher user score
    User score
    9.5/ 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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    ▼
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    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC
    the average graphics card
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.47 vs 8.000).
    9.47 vs 8
  • 10 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (115 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    115 mm vs 125 mm
  • Includes LHR limiter
    This graphics card includes an LHR limiter, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2.37x more popular
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC is more popular than the average graphics card (10 vs 4.2).
    10 vs 4.22
  • 51.5% higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (13886 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
    13,886 points vs 9,166 points
  • 6 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (46 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    46 vs 40
  • 40 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (184 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    184 vs 144
  • 18.3% higher user score
    User score
    9.5/ 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
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC
    the average graphics card
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.47 vs 8.000).
    9.47 vs 8
  • 2.37x more popular
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC is more popular than the average graphics card (10 vs 4.2).
    10 vs 4.22
  • 32 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    96 vs 64
  • 51.5% higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (13886 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
    13,886 points vs 9,166 points
  • 40 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (184 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    184 vs 144
  • 6 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (46 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    46 vs 40
  • Includes LHR limiter
    This graphics card includes an LHR limiter, the average graphics card does not.
  • 10 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (115 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    115 mm vs 125 mm
  • 27.5% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1815 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,815 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card 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
  • 60% larger process node
    This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    8 nm vs 5 nm
  • 21.9% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1500 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,500 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This graphics card has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
    2 vs 3
  • 16.7% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (317.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    317.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 27.5% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1815 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,815 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 21.9% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1500 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,500 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 16.7% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (317.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    317.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 83.3% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    4 MB vs 24 MB
  • 60% larger process node
    This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    8 nm vs 5 nm
  • 3 older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2020 vs 2023).
    October 2020
    2,020 vs 2,023
  • Older Vulkan version
    This graphics card supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
    1.3 vs 1.4
  • Older encoder generation
    This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    7 vs 8
  • 32.9% larger GPU die
    This graphics card has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (392 mm² vs 295 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 295 mm².
    392 mm² vs 295 mm²
  • Older FSR version
    This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (3 vs 3.1).
    3.0 vs 3.1
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This graphics card has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
    2 vs 3
  • Narrower encode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • Narrower decode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
    H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1
  • 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
  • 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
  • 10 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (105 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    105 °C vs 95 °C
  • 20% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (270 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    270 W vs 225 W
  • 8 °C higher idle temperature
    This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (45 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    45 °C vs 37 °C

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Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC

  • High gaming performance, especially for 1440p ultra settings
  • Excellent triple-fan Windforce 3X cooling system that keeps temperatures low (often below 70°C)
  • Dual BIOS feature allowing users to switch between OC and Silent modes
  • Quiet operation even under heavy load
  • Solid build quality including a protective metal backplate
  • Clean, color-neutral aesthetic with subtle RGB lighting

What we don't like about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC

  • Gigabyte's RGB Fusion software is frequently reported as buggy or unstable
  • 8GB of VRAM may be a limiting factor for the most demanding 4K titles
  • Mixed feedback on value for money due to inconsistent pricing and low stock
  • Large card size (2.5 slot design) may require a larger case for optimal airflow
  • Some reports of flimsy build or early failure in a small number of units

Verdict

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC is a performance-oriented graphics card featuring 5,888 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 256-bit memory bus. It comes factory overclocked with a boost clock of 1815 MHz, significantly higher than the reference 1725 MHz, and utilizes a triple-fan Windforce 3X cooling system with alternate spinning fans for efficient heat dissipation. Main pros include its Dual BIOS (OC/Silent) functionality, excellent 1440p gaming performance, and a robust physical build with two HDMI 2.1 ports for versatile connectivity. Some cons noted by users include its larger 2.5-slot footprint that may not fit in all compact cases, and a relatively high MSRP compared to the Founders Edition at launch.

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