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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super WINDFORCE review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£580VRAM:12 GBMemory bus width:192 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):220 W

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super WINDFORCE Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 3 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super WINDFORCE
8.0/10

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 71% of models
Score components

40%

7.8

Technical score

25%

8.3

Reviews score

25%

?

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

10%

9.0

Sentiment score

▲Better than 71% of graphics cards
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
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
▲ Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

▲Better than 86%
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 64% of models
Score components

44%

7.7

Performance

24%

6.4

Memory

12%

8.8

Power

11%

9.7

Features

5%

8.3

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity

▲Better than 64%
8.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 77% of models

80%

8.6

Average grade

20%

7.4

Popularity

Grades by review (3)
3 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 77%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £580
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Technical Specifications of graphics card GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super WINDFORCE

Technical score
Technical score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 64% of models
Score components:

44%

7.7

Performance

24%

6.4

Memory

12%

8.8

Power

11%

9.7

Features

5%

8.3

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity

7.8
Reviews score
8.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
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
▲ Better than 86% of models
Score components:

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

7.8
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
20,995 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 20,995 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 68.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
13,121 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 13,121 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 64.7% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
30,564 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 30,564 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 72.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.8% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
17,041 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 17,041 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 67% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
35.91 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 35.91 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is higher than that of 67.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
12 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 12 GB of VRAM, which is more than 46% of graphics cards and equal to 16% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6X
This graphics card uses GDDR6X memory, which is newer than on 57.1% of graphics cards and equal to 22.4% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
192 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 31.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.7% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
504.2 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 56.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.2% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
21,000 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 21,000 MHz, which is faster than that of 61.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 12.4% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 50.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 24.1% of graphics cards and equal to 75.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.8% of graphics cards and equal to 77.2% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.8% of graphics cards and equal to 79.2% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21.7% of graphics cards and equal to 76% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.3% of graphics cards and equal to 46.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
32.4 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 32.4 Gbps, which is faster than on 56.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.9% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
220 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 220 W, which is higher than that of 50.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.2% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
220 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 220 W under peak load, which is lower than 47.8% of graphics cards and equal to 3.6% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
700 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 700 W PSU, which is higher than that of 60.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.6% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
220 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W, which is lower than that of 49.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.7% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
220 W
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Size
261x 126x 50 mm
Length
261 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 261 mm long, which is shorter than 64.7% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.4% of graphics cards.
Height
50 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 50 mm tall, which is shorter than 96.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.7% 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 35.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 14.7% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,250 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,250 g, which is heavier than 63.6% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of Graphics cards.
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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super WINDFORCE vs the average graphics card

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  • 16 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (56 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    56 vs 40
  • 75 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (50 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    50 mm vs 125 mm
  • 16 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (56 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    56 vs 40
  • 48.4% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (561.1 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    561.1 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 15.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 10
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    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 77% of models

    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    7.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    3 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.3 vs 7.2
  • 80 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (224 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    224 vs 144
  • 58.9% higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (35.9 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    35.91 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 16 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (80 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    80 vs 64
  • 15.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 77% of models

    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    7.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    3 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.3 vs 7.2
  • 15.4% higher sentiment score
    9.0 vs 7.8
  • 5.6% better value for money
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super WINDFORCE has better value for money than the average graphics card (7.83 vs 7.4).
    7.83 vs 7.41
  • 16 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (56 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    56 vs 40
  • 48.4% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (561.1 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    561.1 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 16 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (56 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    56 vs 40
  • 80 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (224 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    224 vs 144
  • 58.9% higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (35.9 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    35.91 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 16 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (80 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    80 vs 64
  • 40 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (224 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    224 vs 184
  • 22.8% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (198 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    198 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 35% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (30,564 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    30,564 points vs 22,638 points
  • 42.1% higher gaming score
    This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (20,995 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    20,995 points vs 14,779 points
  • 43.4% higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (13,121 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    13,121 points vs 9,148 points
  • 2x larger L2 cache
    This graphics card has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (48 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    48 MB vs 24 MB
  • 12x more Infinity Cache
    This graphics card has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (48 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
    48 MB vs 4 MB
  • 10.5% faster memory speed
    This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (21,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    21,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 12.5% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (504.2 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
  • 4x higher HDMI bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 12 Gbps.
    48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps
  • 75 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (50 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    50 mm vs 125 mm
  • 21.2 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (261 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    261 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 25% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • Older shader model
    This graphics card supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
    6.7 vs 6.8
  • 7.7% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (700 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    700 W vs 650 W
  • 5 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (100 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    100 °C vs 95 °C
  • 3.1 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (38.5 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    38.5 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 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
  • 25% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • Older shader model
    This graphics card supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
    6.7 vs 6.8
  • 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
  • 7.7% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (700 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    700 W vs 650 W
  • 5 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (100 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    100 °C vs 95 °C
  • 3.1 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (38.5 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    38.5 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.

Video reviews

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

Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
hardwareasylum.com
≈ estimated
10/03/2024
Review · Overclocking and cooling
Verdict
The GIGABYTE RTX 4070 Super WINDFORCE OC 12G is a strong 1440p card with room to overclock, though its power limit caps gains before heat does.
9.6
muycomputer.com
✓ explicit
16/01/2024
Review · Performance and DLSS
Verdict
The GIGABYTE RTX 4070 SUPER WINDFORCE OC renders quickly, and DLSS 3 makes ray tracing usable, but full ray tracing without DLSS is too slow at 4K.
10
hwlegend.tech
✓ explicit
25/05/2024
Review · Cooling and noise
Verdict
The GIGABYTE RTX 4070 SUPER WINDFORCE OC 12G is quiet and cool, best suited to 1440p gaming, but it trails the RTX 4070 Ti at default settings.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super WINDFORCE

  • Excellent 1440p gaming performance, maintaining high frame rates in modern titles like Cyberpunk 2077
  • Effective triple-fan cooling system that keeps the card between 60°C and 70°C under load
  • More compact than other 4070 Super variants (261mm length), making it a good fit for Micro ATX and smaller cases
  • Extended 4-year warranty available upon online registration
  • High power efficiency compared to previous generation GPUs and competitors like the RX 7800 XT
  • Includes a dual BIOS switch for toggling between OC and Silent modes

What customers don't like about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super WINDFORCE

  • Lack of RGB lighting, which may disappoint users looking for a specific aesthetic
  • Reports of a fan clicking or tapping sound, particularly at low RPMs
  • Occasional reports of coil whine during high frame rate situations
  • 12GB VRAM capacity is considered a potential bottleneck for future-proofing at 4K resolution
  • The 16-pin power connector can be difficult to seat fully without significant pressure

Verdict

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Super Windforce OC 12G is a high-performance graphics card built on the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 7,168 CUDA cores and 12GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit interface with a 21 Gbps clock speed. This model comes with a factory-overclocked boost clock of 2,505 MHz and utilizes the Windforce cooling system, which includes three 80mm alternate-spinning fans and four composite copper heat pipes for efficient thermal management. Main pros include its exceptional 1440p gaming performance, effective triple-fan cooling in a relatively compact 261mm length, and support for advanced features like DLSS 3 frame generation and ray tracing. Notable cons include the lack of any integrated RGB lighting, which may not appeal to all builders, and occasional reports of audible fan clicking or coil whine under high-load scenarios.

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