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MSI GeForce GTX 1070 AERO review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£280VRAM:8 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):150 W

MSI GeForce GTX 1070 AERO Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 8 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

MSI GeForce GTX 1070 AERO
6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 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
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

40%

5.1

Technical score

25%

8.2

Reviews score

25%

?

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

10%

9.4

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 69% 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 54% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

▲Better than 54%
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 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
▼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

44%

3.3

Performance

24%

5.0

Memory

12%

7.5

Power

11%

7.3

Features

5%

8.5

Design

4%

8.3

Connectivity

▼Worse than 82%
8.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.2/ 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 69% of models

80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

8.4

Popularity

Grades by review (8)
7 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 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.
▲Better than 69%
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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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What reviewers say about the MSI GeForce GTX 1070 AERO

Based on 7 · 1

Reviewers agree it runs quietly and stays cool in a compact size, with hardly any complaints raised.
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Technical Specifications of graphics card MSI GeForce GTX 1070 AERO

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 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
▼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components:

44%

3.3

Performance

24%

5.0

Memory

12%

7.5

Power

11%

7.3

Features

5%

8.5

Design

4%

8.3

Connectivity

5.1
Reviews score
8.2
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%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

7.5
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
3,300 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 3,300 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 92.6% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
0 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 0 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 83.1% of graphics cards and equal to 16.9% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
10,156 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 10,156 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 84% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
10,076 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 10,076 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 60.6% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
6.46 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 6.46 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is lower than that of 82.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
VRAM
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 56.8% of graphics cards and equal to 25.7% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR5
This graphics card uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85.4% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
256 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 50.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.5% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
256.3 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 256.3 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 79.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
8,008 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 8,008 MHz, which is slower than that of 84.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.2% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
3
This graphics card supports PCIe 3, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.1% 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
12.1
This graphics card supports DirectX 12.1, which is older than on 77.2% of graphics cards and equal to 4.5% 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
1.4
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 80.8% of graphics cards and equal to 13.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
8.1 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 65.3% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
150 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 150 W, which is lower than that of 72.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.8% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
150 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 150 W under peak load, which is lower than 75.9% of graphics cards and equal to 1.4% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
500 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 500 W PSU, which is lower than that of 75.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 8.8% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
170 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 170 W, which is lower than that of 67.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.4% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
150 W
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What reviewers say
Size
269x 111x 35 mm
Length
269 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 269 mm long, which is shorter than 57.7% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.7% of graphics cards.
Height
111 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 111 mm tall, which is shorter than 83.6% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.1% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 52.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 43.4% of graphics cards.
Weight
840 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 840 g, which is lighter than 67.6% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of Graphics cards.
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What reviewers say

MSI GeForce GTX 1070 AERO vs the average graphics card

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  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (256 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    256 bit vs 192 bit
  • 4.58x faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (8,008 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    8,008 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    500 W vs 650 W
  • 30.2% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (150 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    150 W vs 215 W
  • 14 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    111 mm vs 125 mm
  • 13.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 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 69% of models

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    8.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (8)
    7 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 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.
    8.2 vs 7.2
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card 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
  • 12 °C higher thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (83 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    83 °C vs 95 °C
  • 13.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 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 69% of models

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    8.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (8)
    7 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 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.
    8.2 vs 7.2
  • 20.5% higher sentiment score
    9.4 vs 7.8
  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (256 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    256 bit vs 192 bit
  • 4.58x faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (8,008 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    8,008 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    2 vs 0
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    This graphics card supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports NVLink
    This graphics card supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    1 vs 0
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    500 W vs 650 W
  • 30.2% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (150 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    150 W vs 215 W
  • 12 °C higher thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (83 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    83 °C vs 95 °C
  • 58.3% lower idle power draw
    This graphics card has a lower idle power draw than the average graphics card (5 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
    5 W vs 12 W
  • 14 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    111 mm vs 125 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card 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
  • 31.3% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,721 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,721 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 2 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    1 vs 3
  • 25 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (15 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    15 vs 40
  • 3.2x larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    16 nm vs 5 nm
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    8 GB vs 12 GB
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 31.3% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,721 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,721 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 25 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (15 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    15 vs 40
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    0 vs 144
  • 64 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (120 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    120 vs 184
  • 46.6% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (202 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    201.96 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 40.2% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (96.4 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    96.4 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 71.4% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (6.5 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    6.46 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 20.3% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,531 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,531 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 7 years older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2016 vs 2023).
    June 2016
    2016 vs 2023
  • 77.7% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (3,300 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    3,300 points vs 14,779 points
  • 55.1% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (10,156 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    10,156 points vs 22,638 points
  • 99.7% lower FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (0.1 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
    0.1 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS
  • 58.3% lower FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.2 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    0.2 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 2,432 fewer FP32 units
    This graphics card has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (1920 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    1,920 vs 4,352
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 57.9% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (8,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    8,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 42.8% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (256.3 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    256.3 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 91.7% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    2 MB vs 24 MB
  • 62.5% smaller L1 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (48 KB vs 128 KB). The average graphics card has 128 KB L1 cache.
    48 KB vs 128 KB
  • 3.2x larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    16 nm vs 5 nm
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No ray tracing
    This graphics card does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    This graphics card supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4).
    3 vs 4
  • No AI upscalers
    This graphics card does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
  • No XeSS support
    This graphics card does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    This graphics card does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • No Resizable BAR
    This graphics card does not support Resizable BAR, while the average graphics card does. 76.4% of Graphics cards support it.
  • Older DirectX version
    This graphics card supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12.1 vs 12 Ultimate).
    12.1 vs 12 Ultimate
  • Older shader model
    This graphics card supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.4 vs 6.8).
    6.4 vs 6.8
  • No sampler feedback
    This graphics card does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 68.6% fewer transistors
    This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (7,200 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
    7,200 million vs 22,900 million
  • Older FSR version
    This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (3 vs 3.1).
    3 vs 3.1
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1a).
    2.0b vs 2.1a
  • No AV1 decoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    This graphics card does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • More basic codec support
    This graphics card encodes more basic formats than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • Older DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
    1.4 vs 1.4a
  • Older HDCP version
    This graphics card supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
    2.2 vs 2.3
  • Older NVDEC generation
    This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (3 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    3 vs 6
  • 62.5% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (8.1 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps.
    8.1 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps
  • 2 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    1 vs 3
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • No fan stop
    This graphics card does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 15 °C higher load temperature
    This graphics card has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (82 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    82 °C vs 67 °C
  • 39 dB noisier at idle
    This graphics card has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (39 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
    39 dB vs 0 dB
  • 13 °C higher idle temperature
    This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (50 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    50 °C vs 37 °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 backplate
    This graphics card does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.

Video reviews

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

9.0
RandomGaminginHD
≈ estimated
09/12/2017
Hands-on review · budget build and game benchmarks
Verdict
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 AERO is a compact card with strong performance, though a 1060 suits 1080p budgets better.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
guru3d.com
≈ estimated
23/03/2017
Benchmark review · Mini-ITX card
Verdict
The MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Aero ITX OC is a small, very quiet card for Mini-ITX builds, but its single fan and smaller cooler hold it back against bigger GTX 1070s.
6.2
realhardwarereviews.com
✓ explicit
18/09/2018
Review · Compact card
Verdict
The MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Aero ITX OC is a factory-overclocked card for very small cases, but its single smaller fan leaves it behind the Zotac Mini.
8.0
hardwareluxx.de
≈ estimated
20/03/2017
Hands-on test · Compact ITX card
Verdict
The MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Aero ITX OC is a short 175 mm card that fits small cases, though its factory overclock is modest.
7.0
hardwareluxx.de
≈ estimated
20/03/2017
Lab test · Compact card
Verdict
The MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Aero ITX OC is a quiet, low-power card that suits small Mini-ITX builds, though it ships with almost nothing in the box.
9.0
hardwareluxx.de
≈ estimated
20/03/2017
Lab test · Noise and heat
Verdict
The MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Aero ITX OC stays near silent at idle and peaks at 69°C in gaming, which is cool and quiet for such a small card.
9.0
charlestech.fr
≈ estimated
02/03/2024
Long-term test · Compact card
Verdict
The MSI GTX 1070 AERO ITX is the card to pick for a small case, staying quiet and cool under load, though its overclock adds little.
8.0
vonguru.fr
≈ estimated
18/08/2017
Benchmark test · Compact card
Verdict
The MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Aero ITX OC is a small, cool card for compact gaming PCs, but it draws more power and trails bigger gaming models in benchmarks.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about MSI GeForce GTX 1070 AERO

  • Compact form factor suitable for Mini-ITX and small case builds
  • Exhausts hot air directly out of the back of the case (blower-style advantage)
  • Delivers reliable 1080p and 1080p-high performance in modern titles
  • Solid 8GB VRAM buffer remains useful for high-resolution textures
  • Generally more affordable than higher-end custom versions like the Gaming X series
  • Build quality is often cited as durable with high-quality certified components

What customers don't like about MSI GeForce GTX 1070 AERO

  • Prone to thermal throttling as the single-fan blower design reaches high temperature limits (approx. 82°C) quickly
  • Significantly louder fan noise under load compared to dual or triple-fan open-air designs
  • Lower factory clock speeds compared to larger enthusiasts models
  • Lack of a backplate on many Aero variants, leading to an 'unprotected' look and feel
  • Higher idle and load temperatures due to the less efficient cooling solution
  • Limited overclocking headroom because of the thermal and power delivery constraints

Verdict

The MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Aero 8G OC is a high-performance graphics card built on NVIDIA's Pascal architecture, featuring 1,920 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR5 VRAM with a 256-bit memory bus. It operates at a base clock speed of 1,531 MHz and a boost clock of 1,721 MHz, supporting a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320 across its three DisplayPort 1.4, one HDMI 2.0b, and one DL-DVI-D outputs. Main characteristics include its VR-ready design, support for NVIDIA G-SYNC, and Military Class 4 components for improved stability. Its primary pros are the sleek black-and-silver aesthetic, factory overclocking for immediate performance gains, and suitability for multi-GPU setups via SLI. However, cons include its 150W power consumption requiring an 8-pin connector and 500W PSU, and its single-fan blower-style cooling, which may lead to higher noise levels and potential thermal throttling under heavy loads compared to multi-fan models.

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