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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super WINDFORCE OC Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£620VRAM:12 GBMemory bus width:192 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):220 W

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super WINDFORCE 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 4070 Super WINDFORCE OC
7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 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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▲ Better than 66% of models
Score components

90%

7.8

Technical score

10%

9.2

User score

▲Better than 66% of graphics cards
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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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▲ Better than 75% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

7.2

Price

▲Better than 75%
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 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
▲ Better than 62% of models
Score components

44%

7.7

Performance

24%

6.3

Memory

12%

8.7

Power & Cooling

11%

9.8

Platform & Features

5%

7.7

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity & Media

▲Better than 62%
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 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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▲ Better than 88% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

9.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 88%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super WINDFORCE OC

Technical score
Technical score
7.8/ 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
▲ Better than 62% of models
Score components:

44%

7.7

Performance

24%

6.3

Memory

12%

8.7

Power & Cooling

11%

9.8

Platform & Features

5%

7.7

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity & Media

7.8
User score
User score
9.2/ 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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▲ Better than 88% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

9.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.2
Popularity
Popularity
9.2/ 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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▲ Better than 86% of models
Popularity:
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super WINDFORCE OC has a popularity score of 9.2 points, which is higher than that of 86% of products in this category.
9.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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
▲ Better than 75% of models
Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

7.2

Price

7.7
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
21,154 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 21,154 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 69.5% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
14,300 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 14,300 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 67.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% 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% of graphics cards and equal to 0.8% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
17,035 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 17,035 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 66.5% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
35.91 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 35.91 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 65.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.5% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
12 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 GB
This graphics card has 12 GB of VRAM, which is more than 45.5% of graphics cards and equal to 16% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6X
GDDR version
GDDR6X
This graphics card uses GDDR6X memory, which is newer than on 56.7% of graphics cards and equal to 22.7% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
192 bit
Market range: <64 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 50.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.8% 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 55.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.3% 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
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% 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
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% 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
220 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 220 W under peak load, which is lower than 48.5% of graphics cards and equal to 3.4% 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 59.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.7% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
285 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 285 W, which is higher than that of 63.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
220 W
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Size
261x 126x 50 mm
This graphics card measures 261x126x 50 mm, which is more compact than 61.7% of graphics cards and equal in size to 0.9% of graphics cards.
Length
261 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 261 mm long, which is shorter than 65% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.4% of graphics cards.
Height
126 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 126 mm tall, which is taller than 50.8% 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
1,250 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,250 g, which is heavier than 62.7% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.3% of graphics cards.
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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super WINDFORCE OC vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • 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
  • 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
  • 47.2% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (561.1 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    561.1 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 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
  • 57.3% higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (35.5 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    35.5 TFLOPS vs 22.57 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 14.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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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    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super WINDFORCE OC
    the average graphics card
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super WINDFORCE OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.19 vs 8.000).
    9.19 vs 8
  • 2.17x more popular
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super WINDFORCE OC is more popular than the average graphics card (9.15 vs 4.2).
    9.15 vs 4.22
  • 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
  • 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
  • 47.2% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (561.1 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    561.1 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 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
  • 57.3% higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (35.5 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    35.5 TFLOPS vs 22.57 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 (200.4 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    200.4 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 34.9% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (30564 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    30,564 points vs 22,653 points
  • 44.1% higher gaming score
    This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (21154 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
    21,154 points vs 14,678.5 points
  • 56% higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (14300 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
    14,300 points vs 9,166 points
  • 2x larger L2 cache
    This graphics card has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (48 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    48 MB vs 24 MB
  • 10.5% faster memory speed
    This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (21000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 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
  • Newer HDMI version
    This graphics card supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 2.1).
    2.1a vs 2.1
  • 24 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (261 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    261 mm vs 285 mm
  • More compact card size
    This graphics card is more compact than the average graphics card (261x126 x 50 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127 x 52 mm.
    261x126 x 50 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card 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
  • 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 (1313 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 26.7% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (285 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    285 W vs 225 W
  • 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
  • No 3D output
    This graphics card does not support 3D output, the average graphics card does.
  • Older FSR version
    This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (1 vs 3.1).
    1.0 vs 3.1
  • Narrower encode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1313 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • Older FSR version
    This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (1 vs 3.1).
    1.0 vs 3.1
  • 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
  • No 3D output
    This graphics card does not support 3D output, the average graphics card does.
  • Narrower encode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • Older NVDEC generation
    This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (5 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    5 vs 6
  • 26.7% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (285 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    285 W vs 225 W
  • 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
  • 3.6 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (39 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    39 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.

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Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super WINDFORCE OC

  • Excellent 1440p performance, capable of high frame rates even with ray tracing enabled
  • Efficient WINDFORCE cooling system keeps the card between 50-60°C under load
  • Very quiet operation; fans remain silent during low-load tasks
  • Great value for money, offering near 4070 Ti performance at a lower MSRP
  • Support for DLSS 3 Frame Generation significantly boosts FPS in demanding titles
  • Sturdy build quality featuring a protective metal backplate
  • Includes a dual BIOS switch for toggling between OC and silent modes

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

  • Lacks RGB lighting, which may disappoint users seeking a more flashy aesthetic
  • 12GB of VRAM is sufficient now but may become a limitation for future 4K or ultra-demanding titles
  • Substantial physical footprint (2.5 slots) requires significant case space
  • 192-bit memory interface can lead to performance drop-offs at 4K resolution compared to higher-end models
  • Requires a 16-pin (12VHPWR) power connector, necessitating the use of an adapter for older power supplies

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 high-speed GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus. This factory-overclocked model reaches a boost clock of 2,505 MHz and utilizes the Windforce cooling system with three 80mm alternate-spinning fans and four composite copper heat pipes to maintain stable temperatures. Main pros include its excellent 1440p gaming performance, energy efficiency with a 220W TDP, support for DLSS 3 Frame Generation, and a relatively compact dual-slot design that fits most ATX cases. However, notable cons include the lack of any RGB lighting for aesthetic enthusiasts and reports that the fan profile can be somewhat louder than more premium Gigabyte variants under heavy load.

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