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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£650
  • Avg. price in US: ~$650
  • VRAM: 12 GB
  • Memory bus width: 192 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 220 W

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

7.1

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%

7.1

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.1

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%

7.0

Performance

24.0%

5.2

Memory

12.0%

8.6

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.8

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.6

Design

4.0%

9.4

Connectivity & Media

Very good
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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%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 6.3
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    7.2

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    6.1

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.5
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    7.2

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.4
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    7.2

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    10.0%

    6.1

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.1
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    7.2

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    15.0%

    6.1

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.9
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    7.2

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    6.1

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming OC is a high-performance 1440p graphics card based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 7,168 CUDA cores, a boosted clock speed of 2,565 MHz, and 12 GB of GDDR6X VRAM on a 192-bit bus. Main characteristics include the efficient Windforce triple-fan cooling system, dual BIOS, and support for DLSS 3.5 and advanced ray tracing. Its primary pros are exceptional thermal efficiency with load temperatures often staying under 66°C, a robust build with a metal backplate, and integrated RGB Fusion lighting. However, common cons include its large physical footprint (300mm length) which may not fit in smaller cases, and a slight price premium over the standard MSRP.

Technical Specifications of GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming

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%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

7.1
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming has a technical score of 7.12 points, which is higher than that of 63.7% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% 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%

7.1

Overall score

40.0%

7.1

Price

7.1
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming 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

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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

36.77 TFLOPS
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming delivers 36.77 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 67.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% 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

12 GB
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming has 12 GB of VRAM, which is more than 45.4% of graphics cards and equal to 15.9% 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

GDDR6X
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

GDDR6X
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming uses GDDR6X memory, which is newer than on 55.8% of graphics cards and equal to 22.6% 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

192 bit
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 50.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.8% 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

504.2 GB/s
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming reaches 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 56% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.1% 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

4.0
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 52% 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

x16
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
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 4070 Super Gaming 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 4070 Super Gaming 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 4070 Super Gaming 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

7680x4320
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% of graphics cards.
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 4070 Super Gaming 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

1.4a
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 22.7% of graphics cards and equal to 44.2% 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

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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

220 W
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming has a TDP of 220 W, which is higher than that of 50.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.3% 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

220 W
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming draws 220 W under peak load, which is lower than 46.7% of graphics cards and equal to 3.9% of graphics cards.
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

750 W
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming recommends a 750 W PSU, which is higher than that of 62.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 17.5% 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

220 W
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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

300 x 130 x 57.6 mm
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming measures 300x130 x 57.6 mm, which is more compact than 89.2% of graphics cards and equal in size to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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

300 mm
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming is 300 mm long, which is longer than 56.6% of graphics cards and equal in length to 2.7% 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

130 mm
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming is 130 mm tall, which is taller than 54.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 3.1% 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

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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 4070 Super Gaming vs the average graphics card

  • 16 more compute units
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming has more compute units than the average graphics card (56 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming has more compute units than the average graphics card (56 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.56 vs 40
  • Includes dual BIOS
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Includes dual BIOS for redundancy or overclocking profiles
    When it matters: When you want a safer recovery path after tweaking fan curves or overclock settings, or you need separate quiet and performance profiles.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 47.1% higher texture rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (554.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (554.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.554.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 16 more ROPs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming has more ROPs than the average graphics card (80 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    What it is: Total number of render output units on the GPU
    When it matters: When you want more context on pixel output capacity, especially for high-resolution play and older raster-heavy engines.

    Importance: HIGH

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming has more ROPs than the average graphics card (80 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.80 vs 64
  • 24.2% higher pixel rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (205.2 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 4070 Super Gaming has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (205.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.205.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
  • 40 more TMUs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming has more TMUs than the average graphics card (224 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming has more TMUs than the average graphics card (224 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.224 vs 184
  • 10.5% faster memory speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming 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.
    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 4070 Super Gaming 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.21000 MHz vs 19000 MHz
  • 12.5% higher memory bandwidth
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming 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.
    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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming 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
  • 16 more compute units
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming has more compute units than the average graphics card (56 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 47.1% higher texture rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (554.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 24.2% higher pixel rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (205.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 16 more ROPs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming has more ROPs than the average graphics card (80 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 40 more TMUs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming has more TMUs than the average graphics card (224 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 8 more ray tracing cores
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (56 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 10.5% faster memory speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming 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.
  • 12.5% higher memory bandwidth
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming 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.
  • 50% larger L2 cache
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (48 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • Newer HDMI version
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 2.1).
  • Includes dual BIOS
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.

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Power & Cooling
  • 1% lower boost clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,475 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 25% slower VRAM clock
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming 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.
  • 75% lower HDMI bandwidth
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (12 Gbps vs 48 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 48 Gbps.
  • 15.4% higher PSU requirement
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming 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.
  • 14.63 mm longer card length
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming is longer than the average graphics card (300 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.192 bit vs 256 bit
  • 25% slower VRAM clock
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming 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.
    What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
    When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming 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.1313 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 15.4% higher PSU requirement
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming 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.
    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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming 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
  • 1% lower boost clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,475 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 4070 Super Gaming has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,475 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.2475 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 75% lower HDMI bandwidth
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (12 Gbps vs 48 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 48 Gbps.
    What it is: Maximum HDMI Fixed Rate Link (FRL) bandwidth
    When it matters: When you need enough HDMI bandwidth for high refresh rates at high resolution.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (12 Gbps vs 48 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 48 Gbps.12 Gbps vs 48 Gbps
  • 2.3x less popular
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 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 4070 Super Gaming is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 2.303).1 vs 2.3
  • 14.63 mm longer card length
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming is longer than the average graphics card (300 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming is longer than the average graphics card (300 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.300 mm vs 285.37 mm
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming?

  • Excellent thermal performance with load temperatures often staying below 60°C
  • Triple-fan Windforce cooling system provides very quiet operation
  • Factory overclocked for better performance than the standard 4070 Super
  • Features subtle and attractive RGB lighting via the Gigabyte logo and fan rings
  • Solid build quality including a protective metal backplate
  • Includes a Dual BIOS switch (OC/Silent) for user preference
  • Extends peace of mind with a 4-year warranty upon registration

What customers dislike about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming?

  • Large physical footprint (300mm length) may not fit in smaller cases
  • VRAM capacity (12GB) is seen by some as a potential bottleneck for future 4K gaming
  • Lacks an included anti-sag bracket despite its significant weight
  • Priced slightly higher than MSRP/Founders Edition models
  • Requires a 16-pin (12VHPWR) power connector which may necessitate using the included adapter

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17/01/2024
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER GAMING OC Video Card Review and Testing

The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER GAMING OC review highlights it as a highly capable graphics card that nearly matches the performance level of the more expensive RTX 4070 Ti, presenting an evolution of the 4070 series. Based on the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, the GPU features 7,168 CUDA Cores, 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, and 4th Generation Tensor Cores supporting DLSS 3.5. In...Read more

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eteknix.com
17/01/2024
Gigabyte RTX 4070 SUPER Gaming OC Graphics Card Review

The eTeknix review of the Gigabyte RTX 4070 Super Gaming OC concludes that this non-MSRP card provides a highly justifiable performance leap over standard reference models. A major pro highlighted in the review is the heavily upgraded Windforce cooling solution, which utilizes an alternate-spinning triple-fan configuration and a massive cutout to manage heat dissipation with...Read more

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en.overclocking.com
18/01/2024
Review: Gigabyte RTX 4070 SUPER Gaming OC

The review by Overclocking.com highlights the Gigabyte RTX 4070 SUPER Gaming OC as a highly capable "refresh" GPU that delivers exceptional, razor-sharp performance tailored for 1440p gaming. Key pros noted in the evaluation include its robust factory overclock, boosting clock frequencies up to 2565 MHz compared to the standard 2475 MHz Founders Edition. The card features Gigabyte’s...Read more

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thinkcomputers.org
19/12/2024
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming OC 12G Graphics Card Review

The ThinkComputers review awards the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming OC 12G a 9/10, highlighting its prowess for 1440p and entry-level 4K gaming with a factory overclock to 2565 MHz. Key advantages include an effective Windforce triple-fan cooler, strong DLSS 3.0 performance, and robust build quality, note ThinkComputers. However, the card is quite large, measuring 300mm long...Read more

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overclocking.com
18/01/2024
Test : Gigabyte RTX 4070 SUPER Gaming OC - L'overclocking

The Gigabyte RTX 4070 Super Gaming OC, as reviewed on Overclocking.com, delivers strong, factory-tuned performance with a 2865 MHz boost clock and excellent thermal management, keeping load temperatures at 60°C. Manual overclocking significantly boosts performance by 7.2%, reaching 3045 MHz on the core and maintaining high efficiency under load. Key advantages include a robust...Read more

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en.gamegpu.com
17/01/2024
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER GAMING OC Video Card Review and Testing. Other major Spanish hardware outlets reviewed alternative models, such as the...

The GameGPU review of the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER GAMING OC highlights it as an exceptional graphics accelerator that serves as a highly efficient evolution of the 4070 lineup, nearly matching the performance tier of the more expensive 4070 Ti. Built on the advanced NVIDIA Ada Lovelace AD104 architecture, the card features 7,168 CUDA cores, 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, and 4th...Read more

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