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INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070 iCHILL X3 review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£560VRAM:12 GBMemory bus width:192 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):200 W

INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070 iCHILL X3 Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 2 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070 iCHILL X3
7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 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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▲ Better than 55% of models
Score components

40%

7.3

Technical score

25%

7.3

Reviews score

25%

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

10%

9.3

Sentiment score

▲Better than 55% of graphics cards
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 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 54% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

7.6

Price

▲Better than 54%
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 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 54% of models
Score components

44%

6.8

Performance

24%

6.2

Memory

12%

8.9

Power

11%

9.7

Features

5%

5.2

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity

▲Better than 54%
7.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.3/ 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
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▼ Worse than 68% of models

7.3

Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

6.5

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 68%
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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.
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Best rankings
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What owners say about the INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070 iCHILL X3

Based on 202 owners sharing their experience in online comments

80%positive10%mixed10%negative

Owners praise its fast, efficient gaming and DLSS gains, while VRAM limits and uneven results remain the main frustrations.

What owners dislike

  • Some owners find it can't hold 60 fps at max settings with ray tracing in demanding AAA games, especially at 4K or in Cyberpunk Overdrive.4
  • Owners say the 8GB limit causes memory shortfalls in some games, and 12GB can limit 4K in newer AAA titles, so DLSS helps.3
  • Some owners report hotspot near 95°C at 4K, memory near 100°C on some cards, and laptop versions throttling in thin chassis.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of graphics card INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070 iCHILL X3

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 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 54% of models
Score components:

44%

6.8

Performance

24%

6.2

Memory

12%

8.9

Power

11%

9.7

Features

5%

5.2

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity

7.3
Reviews score
7.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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 54% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

7.6

Price

7.5
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
17,500 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 17,500 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 58.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.8% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
12,400 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 12,400 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 62.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
26,919 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 26,919 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 63.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
14,650 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 14,650 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 59.1% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
29.85 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 29.85 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is higher than that of 59.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% 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 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 504 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 54.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 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)
200 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 200 W, which is lower than that of 50.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.7% 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
600 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 600 W PSU, which is lower than that of 53.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 8.6% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
200 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 200 W, which is lower than that of 55.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.6% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
200 W
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Size
334x 148x 62 mm
Length
334 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 334 mm long, which is longer than 87% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Height
148 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 148 mm tall, which is taller than 91.2% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.2% of graphics cards.
Slot width
3 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 3 slot/s, which is wider than 70.7% of graphics cards and equal in width to 16.8% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,674 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,674 g, which is heavier than 81.4% of Graphics cards.
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INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070 iCHILL X3 vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryFeaturesConnectivityPowerDesign
  • 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
  • 1.2% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,535 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,535 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 12.5% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (504 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    504 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 23.4% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (466.4 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    466.4 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 19.2% higher sentiment score
    9.3 vs 7.8
  • 32.1% higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (29.9 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    29.85 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 14 °C lower load temperature
    This graphics card has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (53 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    53 °C vs 67 °C
  • 50% larger L2 cache
    This graphics card has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (36 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    36 MB vs 24 MB
  • 19.2% higher sentiment score
    9.3 vs 7.8
  • 1.2% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,535 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,535 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 23.4% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (466.4 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    466.4 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 32.1% higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (29.9 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    29.85 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 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
  • 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 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    504 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 50% larger L2 cache
    This graphics card has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (36 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    36 MB vs 24 MB
  • 14 °C lower load temperature
    This graphics card has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (53 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    53 °C vs 67 °C
  • 7.7% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (600 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    600 W vs 650 W
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 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
  • 23 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (148 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    148 mm vs 125 mm
  • 51.8 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (334 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    334 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 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
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 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
  • 65.1% heavier
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (1,674 g vs 1,014 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,014 g.
    1,674 g vs 1,014 g
  • 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
  • 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
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 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
  • 23 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (148 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    148 mm vs 125 mm
  • 51.8 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (334 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    334 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 65.1% heavier
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (1,674 g vs 1,014 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,014 g.
    1,674 g vs 1,014 g

Video reviews

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

8.0
ESSEDI Hardware
≈ estimated
08/06/2023
Hands-on review · QHD and 4K benchmarks, temperatures, ray tracing
Verdict
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070 iCHILL X3 is pricey and a little under expectations, but a solid QHD card with good temperatures.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
smartworld.it
≈ estimated
20/05/2023
Benchmark review · 1440p gaming
Verdict
The Inno3D GeForce RTX 4070 iChill X3 is a cool, quiet card for 1440p gaming, though 4K and ray tracing require DLSS 3 or lower settings.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070 iCHILL X3

  • Exceptional thermal performance with load temperatures often staying under 60°C
  • Extremely quiet operation, including a zero-RPM mode at idle
  • High build quality with a sturdy metal backplate and included sag bracket
  • Performance comparable to the RTX 3080 while consuming significantly less power
  • Support for DLSS 3 and Frame Generation which boosts performance in supported titles
  • Unique 'Disco' RGB aesthetic that stands out from other partner cards
  • Decent factory overclock out of the box with room for manual tuning

What customers don't like about INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070 iCHILL X3

  • Large physical dimensions (334mm length) may not fit in smaller cases
  • Occupies 3 slots despite the base RTX 4070 being much smaller
  • Lack of a dual-BIOS feature which is usually expected in premium variants
  • Uses a 16-pin power connector which may require an adapter for older PSUs
  • Visual design with 'simple stickers' on fans can feel less premium to some users

Verdict

The Inno3D GeForce RTX 4070 iCHILL X3 is a premium mid-range graphics card based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 5,888 CUDA cores and 12GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus. It offers a factory-overclocked boost clock of 2,535 MHz and a total graphics power (TGP) of 220W, delivering performance comparable to the previous-gen RTX 3080 with significantly higher efficiency. Its main characteristics include an advanced triple 98mm fan cooling system with a scythe-blade design and a large copper base for superior thermal management, alongside full ARGB lighting and a sturdy metal backplate. Major pros include its exceptionally low operating temperatures (often under 60°C), near-silent operation, and support for DLSS 3 Frame Generation, which dramatically boosts 1440p gaming performance. However, cons include its large triple-slot physical footprint (334mm length), which may not fit in smaller cases, and the lack of a dual BIOS feature found on some competing high-end models.

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