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INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070 X3 OC GDDR6 review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£570VRAM:12 GBMemory bus width:192 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):200 W

INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070 X3 OC GDDR6 Review: Compare 117 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 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
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

40%

7.4

Technical score

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.6, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

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

10%

9.3

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 59% of graphics cards
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 62% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

â–²Better than 62%
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 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
â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components

44%

6.8

Performance

24%

6.5

Memory

12%

8.7

Power

11%

9.7

Features

5%

8.1

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity

â–²Better than 60%
?

Reviews score

Reviews score
✕
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
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.6.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

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~ £570
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What owners say about the INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070 X3 OC GDDR6

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 X3 OC GDDR6

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 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
â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components:

44%

6.8

Performance

24%

6.5

Memory

12%

8.7

Power

11%

9.7

Features

5%

8.1

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity

7.4
Reviews score
7.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 62% of models
Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

7.6
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
17,950 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 scores 17,950 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 60.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
14,000 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 scores 14,000 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 66.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.8% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
26,394 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 scores 26,394 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 58.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.8% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
14,609 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 scores 14,609 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 57.6% of graphics cards and equal to 1% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
29.5 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 delivers 29.5 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is higher than that of 59.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
12 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 has 12 GB of VRAM, which is more than 46% of graphics cards and equal to 16% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
192 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 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
480 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 reaches 480 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 53.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
20,000 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 reaches an effective memory speed of 20,000 MHz, which is faster than that of 53.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7.5% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 50.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 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
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 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
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 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
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 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
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 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
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 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
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21.7% of graphics cards and equal to 76% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4a
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 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
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 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
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 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
200 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 draws 200 W under peak load, which is lower than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal to 3.6% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
650 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 recommends a 650 W PSU, which is lower than that of 39.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
200 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 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
297x 118x 42 mm
Length
297 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 is 297 mm long, which is longer than 55.3% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.7% of graphics cards.
Height
118 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 is 118 mm tall, which is shorter than 66.1% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.8% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 52.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 43.4% of graphics cards.
Weight
990 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 weighs 990 g, which is lighter than 55.7% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of Graphics cards.
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INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070 X3 OC GDDR6 vs the average graphics card

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  • 42.9% faster VRAM clock
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,500 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    2,500 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 9x more Infinity Cache
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (36 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
    36 MB vs 4 MB
  • 19.2% higher sentiment score
    9.3 vs 7.8
  • 30.5% higher FP32 performance
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (29.5 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    29.5 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 50% larger L2 cache
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 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
  • 53% higher ray tracing score
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (14,000 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    14,000 points vs 9,148 points
  • 7 mm lower card height
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 is shorter than the average graphics card (118 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    118 mm vs 125 mm
  • 19.2% higher sentiment score
    9.3 vs 7.8
  • 30.5% higher FP32 performance
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (29.5 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    29.5 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 53% higher ray tracing score
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (14,000 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    14,000 points vs 9,148 points
  • 20.5% higher texture rate
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (455.4 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    455.4 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 40 more AI cores
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 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
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 has more compute units than the average graphics card (46 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    46 vs 40
  • 42.9% faster VRAM clock
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,500 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    2,500 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 9x more Infinity Cache
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (36 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
    36 MB vs 4 MB
  • 50% larger L2 cache
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 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
  • 7.1% higher memory bandwidth
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (480 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    480 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 7 mm lower card height
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 is shorter than the average graphics card (118 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    118 mm vs 125 mm
  • No dual BIOS
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • Less advanced frame generation
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 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
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 14.8 mm longer card length
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 is longer than the average graphics card (297 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    297 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 5 °C lower thermal ceiling
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 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
  • Older NVDEC generation
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (5 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    5 vs 6
  • Less advanced frame generation
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • Older NVDEC generation
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 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
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 5 °C lower thermal ceiling
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 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
  • No RGB lighting
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 14.8 mm longer card length
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070x3 OC GDDR6 is longer than the average graphics card (297 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    297 mm vs 282.2 mm

Third-party reviews

What customers like about INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070 X3 OC GDDR6

  • Impressive cooling performance with a triple-fan design that keeps temperatures low during heavy loads
  • Extremely power-efficient, offering performance comparable to the previous generation's RTX 3080 while consuming significantly less power
  • Quiet operation even under stress, with an idle fan-stop mode for silent desktop use
  • Compact dual-slot design that makes it a strong candidate for Small Form Factor (SFF) builds
  • Provides a solid 1440p gaming experience with support for the full RTX feature set, including DLSS 3 and frame generation
  • Constructed with a durable metal backplate and a clean, neutral aesthetic that fits most PC builds

What customers don't like about INNO3D GeForce RTX 4070 X3 OC GDDR6

  • Lacks premium features found on higher-end partner cards, such as a dual-BIOS switch
  • The 12GB of VRAM and 192-bit memory bus may act as a bottleneck for long-term 4K gaming
  • Limited overclocking headroom due to a locked power limit on this entry-level OC model
  • Aesthetic design might be considered 'bland' by users who prefer flashy RGB lighting or a 'gamer' look
  • Brand software (TuneIT) is often described by users as less intuitive or polished compared to competitors' apps

Verdict

The Inno3D GeForce RTX 4070 X3 OC (GDDR6 variant) is a high-performance graphics card built on the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 5,888 CUDA cores, a 1920 MHz base clock, and a factory-overclocked boost of 2505 MHz. It is equipped with 12GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit interface, delivering a bandwidth of 480 GB/s and a 200W TDP, making it highly power-efficient for 1440p gaming. Main pros include its slim dual-slot design that fits well in small form factor builds, a triple-fan cooling system for lower operating temperatures, and full support for DLSS 3.5 and advanced ray tracing. On the downside, the transition to standard GDDR6 memory results in slightly lower bandwidth compared to the original GDDR6X version, and some users have noted the lack of customizable RGB lighting and potential coil whine under heavy loads.

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