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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£560
  • Avg. price in US: ~$560
  • VRAM: 8 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 240 W

MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

6.2

Overall score

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.

Score components:

90.0%

6.2

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
6.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

5.3

Performance

24.0%

4.9

Memory

12.0%

8.7

Power & Cooling

11.0%

8.8

Platform & Features

5.0%

5.8

Design

4.0%

9.0

Connectivity & Media

Good
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User score

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 components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 4.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    4.3

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    4.7

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.5
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    4.3

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.4
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    4.3

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    10.0%

    4.7

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.1
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    4.3

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    15.0%

    4.7

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.1
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    4.3

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    4.7

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio is a high-performance graphics card built on NVIDIA’s Ampere architecture, featuring 5,888 CUDA cores, 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 256-bit bus, and a factory-overclocked boost clock of 1770 MHz (with the 'X' variant reaching 1830 MHz). Its main characteristics include the advanced Tri Frozr 2 thermal system with three Torx 4.0 fans for optimal cooling and customizable Mystic Light RGB for aesthetics. Key pros include exceptionally quiet operation, low operating temperatures, and a significant performance lead over the previous generation's flagship at 1440p and 4K resolutions. However, cons include its massive physical footprint at 323mm in length, which occupies three slots and may require the included support bracket to prevent sag, as well as a limited power adjustment range that can restrict further manual overclocking.

Technical Specifications of MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

6.2
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has a technical score of 6.17 points, which is lower than that of 54.3% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
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.
1.0
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

6.2

Overall score

40.0%

7.6

Price

6.6
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.6 points, which is lower than 57.2% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

22,224 points
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio scores 22224 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 75.4% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

20.84 TFLOPS
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio delivers 20.84 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 58.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

8 GB
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.6% of graphics cards and equal to 25.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.6% of graphics cards and equal to 39.1% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

256 bit
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 36.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

448 GB/s
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio reaches 448 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 41% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

4.0
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 52% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

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DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

12 Ultimate
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 12.5% of graphics cards and equal to 87.5% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4a
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 22.7% of graphics cards and equal to 44.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

240 W
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has a TDP of 240 W, which is higher than that of 56.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

240 W
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio draws 240 W under peak load, which is higher than 55.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

650 W
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio recommends a 650 W PSU, which is lower than that of 41.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 14.2% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

250 W
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has a board power limit of 250 W, which is higher than that of 56.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.2% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

323 mm
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio is 323 mm long, which is longer than 75.9% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.7% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

140 mm
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio is 140 mm tall, which is taller than 76.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.6% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

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Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

1,441 g
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio weighs 1441 g, which is heavier than 73.2% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.2% of graphics cards.
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MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio vs the average graphics card

  • 32 more ROPs
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    What it is: Total number of render output units on the GPU
    When it matters: When you want more context on pixel output capacity, especially for high-resolution play and older raster-heavy engines.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.96 vs 64
  • 94.8% higher PassMark score
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (22,224 points vs 11,411 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 11,411 points.
    What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
    When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (22,224 points vs 11,411 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 11,411 points.22224 points vs 11411 points
  • 7 dB quieter under load
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (28 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.
    What it is: Noise level produced by the graphics card while under load.
    When it matters: When the PC sits near you and fan noise matters during play.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (28 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.28 dB vs 35 dB
  • 6 more compute units
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has more compute units than the average graphics card (46 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has more compute units than the average graphics card (46 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.46 vs 40
  • 6 °C lower idle temperature
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (32 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
    What it is: GPU temperature measured while the graphics card is idle.
    When it matters: When the system stays on for long periods and you care whether the card runs cool and relaxed outside of gaming sessions.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (32 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.32 °C vs 38 °C
  • Newer shader model
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (6.9 vs 6.8).
    What it is: Highest supported Shader Model version
    When it matters: When new rendering features require a newer shader feature set.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (6.9 vs 6.8).6.9 vs 6.8
  • 32 more ROPs
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 94.8% higher PassMark score
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (22,224 points vs 11,411 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 11,411 points.
  • 6 more compute units
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has more compute units than the average graphics card (46 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • Newer shader model
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (6.9 vs 6.8).
  • 7 dB quieter under load
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (28 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.
  • 6 °C lower idle temperature
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (32 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.

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Performance
Platform & Features
Power & Cooling
  • 29.2% lower boost clock speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,770 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 21.9% lower base clock speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,500 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 13.6% lower texture rate
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (325.7 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 2 fewer ray tracing cores
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (46 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 8 fewer AI cores
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (184 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 65.1% lower INT8 performance
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has a lower INT8 performance than the average graphics card (162.6 TOPS vs 466 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 466 TOPS.
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 87.5% smaller L2 cache
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 60% larger process node
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has a higher process node than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • 3 older
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,020 vs 2,023).
  • Older encoder generation
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • 28.8% larger GPU die
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (392 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • No AV1 encoding
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 11.6% higher TDP
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (240 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 13 mm higher card profile
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio is taller than the average graphics card (140 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 37.63 mm longer card length
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio is longer than the average graphics card (323 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 44.4% heavier card weight
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio is heavier than the average graphics card (1,441 g vs 998 g). The average graphics card weighs 998 g.
  • 29.2% lower boost clock speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,770 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,770 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1770 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 60% larger process node
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has a higher process node than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has a higher process node than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.8 nm vs 5 nm
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio 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
  • 21.9% lower base clock speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,500 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,500 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.1500 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    What it is: Effective memory data rate combining clock and bus width
    When it matters: When you compare how quickly each card can push data through its memory subsystem.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.14000 MHz vs 19000 MHz
  • No AV1 encoding
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports hardware encoding of AV1 video codec
    When it matters: When you stream or export video and want efficient AV1 encoding on the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.No vs yes
  • 87.5% smaller L2 cache
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
    What it is: Total size of the GPU’s L2 cache memory
    When it matters: When cache size can help the GPU feed data faster in demanding scenes.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.4 MB vs 32 MB
  • 13 mm higher card profile
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio is taller than the average graphics card (140 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio is taller than the average graphics card (140 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.140 mm vs 127 mm
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What customers like about MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio?

  • Exceptional cooling performance with low operating temperatures (often below 65°C)
  • Extremely quiet operation, described as nearly inaudible even under heavy load
  • Strong performance for 1440p gaming with high frame rates and smooth gameplay
  • High build quality with a sturdy backplate and included anti-sag bracket
  • Excellent factory overclocking that outperforms the Founders Edition out of the box
  • Attractive aesthetic with customizable RGB lighting and a sleek, neutral design

What customers dislike about MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming Trio?

  • Large physical dimensions (triple-fan design) may not fit in smaller PC cases
  • Limited VRAM (8GB GDDR6) can be a bottleneck for the latest high-texture games or 4K resolution
  • Requires MSI's Dragon Center or Mystic Light software for RGB control, which many users find bloated or difficult to use
  • Higher power consumption compared to the reference Founders Edition model
  • Higher price point than the standard MSRP for the RTX 3070

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02/11/2020
Asus GeForce RTX 3070 TUF Gaming and MSI RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio Review - TechSpot

The TechSpot review of the Asus TUF Gaming and MSI Gaming X Trio RTX 3070 cards highlights both as superior alternatives to the Nvidia Founders Edition, offering better thermals and lower noise levels. The Asus TUF Gaming boasts robust engineering, including an all-aluminum shroud, a metal backplate, and five video outputs, with pros in build quality and cooling, but cons regarding...Read more

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sea.ign.com
29/10/2020
MSI RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio Review - IGN Southeast Asia

The MSI RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio is a massive, factory-overclocked graphics card that utilizes the improved Tri Frozr 2 cooling system, which combines Torx 4.0 fans, high-contact heat pipes, and a graphene backplate. In terms of pros, this substantial thermal design allows the card to run a full 10°C cooler than Nvidia's Founders Edition—peaking at just 67°C—while keeping fan speeds...Read more

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overclock3d.net
29/10/2020
MSI RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio Review - OC3D

The MSI RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio is a premium, physically large graphics card featuring the advanced Tri Frozr 2 cooling system with TORX 4.0 fans for exceptional silence and performance. It features a robust custom PCB with dual 8-pin connectors, a durable graphene backplate for heat dissipation, and a stylish, neutral aesthetic. However, the card's significant length and weight lead...Read more

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hexus.net
30/10/2020
Review: MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio - HEXUS.net

The MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio is featured as a premium, factory-overclocked custom graphics card that handles the 240W Ampere architecture with remarkable thermal and acoustic efficiency. A major highlight of the review is the card’s massive triple-fan cooler, which delivers exemplary cooling credentials and operates with a highly quiet acoustic profile. The fans completely...Read more

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ign.com
16/07/2021
MSI RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio Review

The MSI RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio is a massive, factory-overclocked graphics card featuring an aggressive design with prominent RGB lighting and a premium Tri Frozr 2 cooling system. Equipped with 5,888 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM, it delivers excellent gaming performance that easily handles 1440p resolution and serves as a solid entry point for 4K gaming. In benchmarks, the card...Read more

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overclock3d.net
29/10/2020
MSI RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio Review - OC3D

The Overclock3D review of the MSI RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio highlights it as an exceptionally cool and quiet graphics card, utilizing the Tri Frozr 2 cooler and a graphene backplate to deliver high performance. Featuring dual 8-pin connectors and significant RGB, it secures the Gamers Choice award by offering RTX 2080 Ti-level performance. However, the card’s massive, oversized...Read more

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kitguru.net
29/10/2020
MSI RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio Review - KitGuru

The KitGuru review of the MSI RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio highlights it as an exceptional, premium custom graphics card built on Nvidia’s Ampere GA104 architecture. Shipped with a significant factory overclock that pushes the boost clock to 1830MHz, the card outperforms the reference Founders Edition by an average of 2% at 1080p and 1440p, and 3% at 4K. It even marginally edges out the...Read more

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guru3d.com
29/10/2020
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X TRIO review | Guru3D

The MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio is a premium, large-format graphics card (measuring 323 x 140 x 56 mm and weighing nearly 1500g) built on NVIDIA's 8nm Ampere architecture, utilizing the GA104 GPU with 5,888 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR6 memory. A major highlight of this custom card is its factory overclock, pushing the out-of-the-box boost clock to 1830 MHz compared to the 1730...Read more

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techpowerup.com
29/10/2020
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio Review - TechPowerUp

The TechPowerUp review of the MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio highlights a premium, factory-overclocked card that offers exceptional 1440p performance and superior cooling with low load temperatures and high efficiency. While outperforming the Founders Edition and previous-gen flagships, pros include the massive, quiet cooler and low operating temps, though it requires ample...Read more

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thefpsreview.com
11/12/2020
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 GAMING X TRIO Video Card Review | The FPS Review

The MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio is a high-performance custom card, featuring a significant 105MHz factory overclock and superior Tri Frozr 2 thermal management, resulting in excellent 1440p gaming and very low operating temperatures of 64°C. It offers improved efficiency, running at a lower power draw than competitors while maintaining virtually silent operation, making it a...Read more

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tweaktown.com
30/10/2020
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 GAMING X TRIO Review - TweakTown

The MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio is a custom graphics card that delivers exceptional performance by effectively matching the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti at roughly half the retail cost. Built on NVIDIA's Ampere architecture with 5,888 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR6 memory, this beefy, nearly three-slot card requires dual 8-pin PCIe power connectors and includes three DisplayPort 1.4...Read more

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computerbase.de
29/10/2020
RTX-3070-Customs-Designs: Asus, Gigabyte & MSI im Test

Performance and Specifications This review compares three custom GeForce RTX 3070 graphics cards—the Asus TUF OC, Gigabyte Gaming OC, and MSI Gaming X Trio OC—against Nvidia's Founders Edition. All three models leverage the GA104 GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory to deliver performance comparable to the older flagship RTX 2080 Ti for around 500 Euros. In terms of clock speeds under...Read more

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tech.everyeye.it
03/12/2020
MSI RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio Recensione: una custom fresca e performante

The MSI RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio is a highly capable custom graphics card that successfully enhances the foundational performance of NVIDIA’s Founders Edition by focusing heavily on superior cooling mechanics. Powered by 5888 CUDA cores and 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM, the card delivers identical raw gaming performance to the reference model, making it exceptionally suited for high-refresh...Read more

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vr-italia.org
08/03/2021
MSI RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio: recensione e video recensione(everyeye.it) | 07/12/2020 | MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio: silenzio e prestazioni(tech4...

The MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio is a high-performance graphics card featuring 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, 5888 cores, a 256-bit bus, and 21 TFLOPS of power, making it an excellent entry point for PC gaming at its retail price point. In traditional flat gaming benchmarks and testing, the card excels by outperforming previous flagship models like the GTX 1080Ti. It delivers smooth,...Read more

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tweakers.net
31/12/2020
RTX 3060 Ti & RTX 3070 Round-up - Tweakers

This review evaluates nine custom and reference graphics cards based on the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and RTX 3070, which both feature the GA104 GPU and an identical 8GB GDDR6 memory configuration. Synthetic and real-world gaming benchmarks at 1440p resolution reveal that custom models regularly outclock the Nvidia Founders Edition cards by squeezing out higher sustained...Read more

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