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MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Armor Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180VRAM:8 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):180 W

MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Armor Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Armor
5.6/10

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.
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Score components

90%

5.3

Technical score

10%

8.1

User score

▼Worse than 80% of graphics cards
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 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.
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70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

▼Worse than 68%
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
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Score components

44%

3.6

Performance

24%

5.0

Memory

12%

8.4

Power & Cooling

11%

7.4

Platform & Features

5%

6.7

Design

4%

8.3

Connectivity & Media

▼Worse than 80%
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
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70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

6.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 61%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Armor

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

44%

3.6

Performance

24%

5.0

Memory

12%

8.4

Power & Cooling

11%

7.4

Platform & Features

5%

6.7

Design

4%

8.3

Connectivity & Media

5.3
User score
User score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

6.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
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Popularity:
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Armor has a popularity score of 6.4 points, which is higher than that of 61.3% of products in this category.
6.4
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 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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Score components:

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

6.8
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
6,837 points
This graphics card scores 6,837 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 80.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
0 points
This graphics card scores 0 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 83.2% of graphics cards and equal to 16.8% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
14,670 points
This graphics card scores 14,670 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 75.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
7,611 points
This graphics card scores 7,611 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 72.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
8.19 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 8.19 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 78.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
8 GB
This graphics card has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR version
GDDR5
This graphics card uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85.9% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
256 bit
This graphics card uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.9% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
256 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 256 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 80.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.7% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
3
This graphics card supports PCIe 3, which is older than on 77.7% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12
This graphics card supports DirectX 12, which is older than on 81.8% of graphics cards and equal to 16.9% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
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OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 80.6% of graphics cards and equal to 13.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
21.6 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 21.6 Gbps, which is faster than on 50.5% of graphics cards and equal to 2% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
180 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 180 W, which is lower than that of 58.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.1% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
180 W
This graphics card draws 180 W under peak load, which is lower than 61.4% of graphics cards and equal to 3.9% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
500 W
This graphics card recommends a 500 W PSU, which is lower than that of 75.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 8.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
190 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 190 W, which is lower than that of 59% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
180 W
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Size
279x 140x 37 mm
Length
279 mm
This graphics card is 279 mm long, which is shorter than 54.2% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Height
140 mm
This graphics card is 140 mm tall, which is taller than 79.3% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.5% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% of graphics cards.
Weight
832 g
This graphics card weighs 832 g, which is lighter than 68.9% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Armor vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • 4.58x faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (8008 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 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
  • 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
  • Supports NVLink
    This graphics card supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    This graphics card supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2.94x cheaper
    MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Armor is cheaper than the average graphics card (£180 vs £530).
    £180 vs £530
  • 2.94x cheaper
    MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Armor is cheaper than the average graphics card (£180 vs £530).
    £180 vs £530
  • 4.58x faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (8008 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 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
  • 16.3% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (180 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    180 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
  • 32.8% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1683 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,683 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
  • 3.2x larger process node
    This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    16 nm vs 5 nm
  • 21 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (19 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    19 vs 40
  • 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.
  • No ray tracing
    This graphics card does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • 6.4% worse value for money
    MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Armor has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.77 vs 7.2).
    6.77 vs 7.2
  • 32.8% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1683 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,683 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
  • 21 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (19 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    19 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
  • 34% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (107.7 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    107.7 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 32.9% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (255.8 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    255.8 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 63.7% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (8.2 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    8.19 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 16.3% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1607 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,607 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 53.4% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (6837 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
    6,837 points vs 14,678.5 points
  • 35.2% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (14670 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    14,670 points vs 22,653 points
  • 32 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (152 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    152 vs 184
  • 99.6% lower FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (0.1 TFLOPS vs 29.7 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
    0.13 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS
  • 64.4% lower compute throughput
    This graphics card has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (8.2 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
    8.19 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS
  • 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 (8008 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 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 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
    48 vs 128
  • 3.2x larger process node
    This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    16 nm vs 5 nm
  • 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).
    3.0 vs 4.0
  • No AI upscalers
    This graphics card does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
  • 6 older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2017 vs 2023).
    November 2017
    2,017 vs 2,023
  • No mesh shaders
    This graphics card does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • Worse SAM support
    This graphics card offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • Older DirectX version
    This graphics card supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
    12 vs 12 Ultimate
  • Older encoder generation
    This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (6 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    6 vs 8
  • 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 (7200 million vs 22900 million). The average graphics card has 22900 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.
    No vs yes
  • 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.
    No vs yes
  • Narrower encode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support 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
  • Narrower decode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
    H.264/H.265/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
    2.0b vs 2.1
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 8 °C higher load temperature
    This graphics card has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (75 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    75 °C vs 67 °C
  • 8 °C higher idle temperature
    This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (45 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    45 °C vs 37 °C
  • No backplate
    This graphics card does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 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

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What we like about MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Armor

  • Delivers strong 1080p and 1440p gaming performance, nearly matching the GTX 1080
  • Features a semi-passive cooling design where fans remain silent under 60°C
  • Operates very quietly even under heavy gaming loads
  • Considered a highly durable and cost-effective option on the used market in recent years
  • Includes a variety of outputs: 3x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI, and 1x DVI

What we don't like about MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Armor

  • Lacks a backplate, which is often standard on other high-end models like the Gaming X or Titanium
  • Large physical dimensions (approx. 28cm/11 inches) may not fit in smaller PC cases
  • Restricted by NVIDIA's ban on factory overclocking for the 1070 Ti series
  • Can experience audible coil whine at extremely high frame rates (250+ FPS)
  • Under-load temperatures can run higher than the more premium MSI Twin Frozr solutions

Verdict

The MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Armor features 2,432 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, operating with a base clock of 1,607 MHz and a boost clock of 1,683 MHz. This dual-fan card uses MSI's Armor 2X thermal design with patented TORX fans and ZeroFrozr technology to maintain silence during low-load tasks. It offers robust connectivity with three DisplayPort 1.4, one HDMI 2.0b, and one DL-DVI-D output, requiring both a 6-pin and an 8-pin power connector for its 180W TDP. Main pros include its effective cooling performance, near-GTX 1080 performance levels when overclocked, and a clean black-and-white aesthetic suitable for various builds. However, notable cons include its lack of a backplate, which can lead to PCB sag over time, and the absence of factory overclocking due to NVIDIA's restrictions at launch.

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