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MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming X review: 117 specs compared

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

MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming X Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 30 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 Gaming X
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components

40%

5.3

Technical score

25%

8.7

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 61% of graphics cards
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 75% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

▲Better than 75%
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 10
✕
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 79% of models
Score components

44%

3.5

Performance

24%

5.0

Memory

12%

8.6

Power

11%

7.4

Features

5%

7.8

Design

4%

8.7

Connectivity

▼Worse than 79%
8.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.7/ 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 98% of models

80%

8.6

Average grade

20%

9.2

Popularity

Grades by review (30)
11 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 19 video reviews, each 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 98%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
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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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming X

Based on 10 · 21

Reviewers love its quiet running, strong performance and overclocking headroom, but its bulky size bothers many and value opinions split.
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Technical Specifications of graphics card MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming X

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 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
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

44%

3.5

Performance

24%

5.0

Memory

12%

8.6

Power

11%

7.4

Features

5%

7.8

Design

4%

8.7

Connectivity

5.3
Reviews score
8.7
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 75% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

7.7
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
6,000 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 6,000 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 83% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
1,205 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 1,205 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 80.9% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
13,508 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 13,508 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 77.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
4,282 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 4,282 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 85.6% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
6.5 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 6.5 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is lower than that of 81.8% 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 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 256 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 80% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.8% 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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What reviewers say
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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What reviewers say
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
181 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 181 W under peak load, which is lower than 60.7% 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
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
75 W
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What reviewers say
Size
279x 140x 42 mm
Length
279 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 279 mm long, which is shorter than 53.7% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Height
140 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 140 mm tall, which is taller than 79.5% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.4% 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
1,094 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,094 g, which is heavier than 54.4% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of Graphics cards.
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What reviewers say

MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming X 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
  • 4.63x faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (8,108 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    8,108 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 20.8% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.7/ 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 98% of models

    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    9.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (30)
    11 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 19 video reviews, each 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.
    8.7 vs 7.2
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 20.8% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.7/ 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 98% of models

    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    9.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (30)
    11 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 19 video reviews, each 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.
    8.7 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
  • 4.63x faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (8,108 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    8,108 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 28.3% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,797 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,797 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 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
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 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
  • 28.3% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,797 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,797 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 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.
    202 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 71.2% 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.
    6.5 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 17.6% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,582 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,582 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 28.7% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (115 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    115 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 7 years older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2016 vs 2023).
    June 2016
    2016 vs 2023
  • 59.4% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (6,000 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    6,000 points vs 14,779 points
  • 86.8% lower ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (1,205 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    1,205 points vs 9,148 points
  • 40.3% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (13,508 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    13,508 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
  • 64.5% lower compute score
    This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (4,282 points vs 12,70.5 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,070.5 points.
    4,282 points vs 12,070.5 points
  • 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
  • 42.9% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (256 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    256 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 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • More basic codec support
    This graphics card encodes more basic formats than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • 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
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 15 °C higher idle temperature
    This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (52 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    52 °C vs 37 °C
  • 33.3% higher idle power draw
    This graphics card has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (16 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
    16 W vs 12 W
  • 15 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (140 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    140 mm vs 125 mm

Video reviews

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

7.0
jtravaglini
≈ estimated
28/01/2022
Mining test · overclocking and profitability on Flux
Verdict
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming X is profitable on Flux at a lower power limit, but margins are thin and overclock headroom is limited.
6.0
jtravaglini
≈ estimated
09/02/2021
Hands-on test · Ethereum mining hashrate, power and profitability
Verdict
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming X is only worth it if bought cheap for mining, since newer cards give double the hashrate at the same power.
9.0
BeginnersTech
≈ estimated
07/12/2016
Hands-on review · design, overclocking and temperature tests
Verdict
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming X looks great, is clearly worth picking over a GTX 980 Ti, and will not let you down.
9.0
TotallydubbedHD
≈ estimated
07/11/2016
Hands-on review · benchmarks, value and SLI comparison
Verdict
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming X is recommended for 1440p, VR and 4K as a replacement for an SLI setup, though it is overkill for 1080p.
9.5
PC Centric
≈ estimated
01/09/2016
Hands-on review · benchmarks, value and variant comparison
Verdict
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming X hits the sweet spot for 1440p gamers and is the variant to buy.
7.0
Son of a Tech
≈ estimated
07/08/2016
Hands-on review · cooling, noise and temperature tests
Verdict
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming X has a cooler that performs very well and boosts out of the box, but its pricing makes the 70 series less appealing.
9.5
Hardware Unboxed
≈ estimated
15/07/2016
Benchmark review · overclocking, power and temperature tests
Verdict
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming X is quiet, overclocks strongly and performs excellently, but its high overclocked power draw is the drawback.
8.0
Paul's Hardware
≈ estimated
25/06/2016
Hands-on review · SLI benchmarks, overclocking and noise tests
Verdict
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming X is well built and runs cool, but high pricing and weak RGB lighting limit its appeal.
9.0
Matt's Paddock
≈ estimated
25/06/2016
Hands-on review · overclocking, temperatures and value
Verdict
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming X offers strong value against the GTX 1080, with quiet cooling and good overclocks, though prices may fall later.
9.0
OC3D TV
≈ estimated
24/06/2016
Hands-on review · performance, temperatures and 1440p tests
Verdict
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming X delivers strong 1440p performance close to a GTX 1080 at a lower price, and it earns a performance award.
8.0
Zanobard
≈ estimated
20/06/2016
Hands-on review · a week of gaming tests against older cards
Verdict
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming X is worth it for buyers with older cards or new builds, but not for 970 or 980 Ti upgraders.
9.0
Bitwit
≈ estimated
10/06/2016
Benchmark review · performance, overclocking and price
Verdict
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming X is the new top choice for price-to-performance, though 4K is a struggle.
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9.0
techadvisor.com
✓ explicit
07/07/2016
Benchmark test · Pascal overclock
Verdict
MSI GTX 1070 Gaming X is a strong replacement for the GTX 980 Ti and close to GTX 1080 frame rates, though the GTX 1080 pulls ahead at 4K.
9.0
enostech.com
≈ estimated
14/08/2016
Hands-on test · Cooling and overclocking
Verdict
MSI GTX 1070 Gaming X is a quiet, cool card that runs 1440p games above 60 fps and is best suited to a single 1440p monitor.
9.0
laptopmedia.com
≈ estimated
02/05/2017
Lab test · Overclocking results
Verdict
MSI GTX 1070 Gaming X is fast, cool and mostly quiet, with a 1797 MHz boost in OC Mode, though it is large and needs good case airflow.
9.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
25/04/2019
Hands-on test · 1440p gaming
Verdict
MSI GTX 1070 Gaming X is a strong 1440p card for gamers stepping up from 1080p, with near-silent fans.
9.0
guru3d.com
≈ estimated
10/06/2016
Hands-on test · Custom cooling
Verdict
MSI GTX 1070 Gaming X is a fast, quiet custom card that runs cooler than Nvidia's reference design, suiting gamers who want near GTX 1080 speed.
9.0
laptopmedia.com
≈ estimated
02/05/2017
Lab test · Overclocking results
Verdict
MSI GTX 1070 Gaming X is fast, cool and mostly quiet, with a 1797 MHz boost in OC Mode, though it is large and needs good case airflow.
overclockers.com
29/06/2016
Not graded yet
8.0
vonguru.fr
≈ estimated
12/07/2016
Hands-on test · Overclocking
Verdict
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming X beats a GTX 980 Ti while drawing less power and overclocks easily, but 1080p players may want to look at the AMD RX 480 instead.
8.0
tech.everyeye.it
≈ estimated
13/06/2016
Benchmark test · Pascal debut
Verdict
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming X is a fast 1440p card that also handles 4K with some settings lowered and clearly beats the older GTX 970.
8.5
desktopsolution.org
✓ explicit
15/07/2016
Hands-on test · Gaming and overclock
Verdict
MSI GTX 1070 Gaming X is a high-end card that plays current games at high quality and frame rates, though its very large body is the main drawback.
10
tweakers.net
✓ explicit
22/06/2016
Hands-on test · Gaming card
Verdict
The MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming X is nearly silent and runs 1440p on very high settings, but 4K on Ultra still needs two cards.
9.0
xgn.nl
✓ explicit
16/12/2016
Review · Quiet gaming card
Verdict
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming X 8G is a nearly silent card that plays current games at top settings and is ready for VR headsets.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming X

  • Whisper-quiet operation due to Zero Frozr technology where fans stop below 60°C
  • Excellent cooling performance with the Twin Frozr VI thermal design maintaining low temperatures
  • High build quality featuring a solid metal backplate and rigid PCB construction
  • Strong performance for 1080p and 1440p gaming on older and mid-range titles
  • Customizable RGB lighting and an aggressive red-and-black aesthetic appealing to gamers
  • Significant overclocking headroom via MSI Afterburner software

What customers don't like about MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming X

  • Outdated architecture that lacks dedicated ray tracing (RT) cores and DLSS support
  • Large physical dimensions (length and height) that may not fit in smaller PC cases
  • Occasional reports of coil whine under high frame rate loads
  • MSI Gaming App software can be buggy or prone to crashing during overclocking
  • Higher power consumption compared to more modern, efficient GPU architectures

Verdict

The MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming X 8G is a high-performance Pascal-based graphics card featuring 1920 CUDA cores, 8GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, and a factory-overclocked boost clock of up to 1797 MHz in OC Mode. Its primary characteristics include the advanced Twin Frozr VI cooling system with dual Torx 2.0 fans for 22% more air pressure and Zero Frozr technology for silent, fan-less operation under low loads. Key pros are its exceptional 1080p and 1440p gaming performance, a robust 10-phase power design that enhances overclocking stability, and customizable RGB lighting with a solid metal backplate for added durability. Major cons include its substantial physical size (279mm length), which may not fit in smaller cases, and its lack of support for modern hardware features like real-time ray tracing (RTX) and DLSS found in newer generations.

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