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MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Ventus 3X OC Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£550VRAM:8 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):290 W

MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Ventus 3X OC 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 RTX 3070 Ti Ventus 3X OC
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

90%

6.8

Technical score

10%

9.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 51% of graphics cards
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

7.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 52%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 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%

6.0

Performance

24%

6.1

Memory

12%

8.0

Power & Cooling

11%

9.5

Platform & Features

5%

7.2

Design

4%

9.1

Connectivity & Media

â–¼Worse than 53%
9.3

User score

User score
9.3/ 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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★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 92%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Ventus 3X OC

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components:

44%

6.0

Performance

24%

6.1

Memory

12%

8.0

Power & Cooling

11%

9.5

Platform & Features

5%

7.2

Design

4%

9.1

Connectivity & Media

6.8
User score
User score
9.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.3
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 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.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Ventus 3X OC has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 91.9% of products in this category.
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Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

7.6

Price

7.2
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
14,000 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 14,000 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 51.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.7% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
8,800 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 8,800 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 51.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
23,295 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 23,295 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 53.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
12,348 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 12,348 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 51.1% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
22.12 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 22.12 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 53.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 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
GDDR6X
GDDR version
GDDR6X
This graphics card uses GDDR6X memory, which is newer than on 56.7% of graphics cards and equal to 22.7% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
256 bit
Market range: <64 bit – >384 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
608 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 608 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 63.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.5% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.3% of graphics cards and equal to 52.1% 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.
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
Market range: <4 – >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
Market range: <1 – >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
1.4a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.5% of graphics cards and equal to 47.1% 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% of graphics cards and equal to 22.7% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
290 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 290 W, which is higher than that of 70.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.6% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
290 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 290 W under peak load, which is higher than 68.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
750 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 750 W PSU, which is higher than that of 64.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 17.1% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
330 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 330 W, which is higher than that of 79% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
75 W
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Size
305x 120x 57 mm
This graphics card measures 305x120x 57 mm, which is larger than 53.9% of graphics cards and equal in size to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Length
305 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 305 mm long, which is longer than 64.5% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.1% of graphics cards.
Height
120 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 120 mm tall, which is shorter than 59.6% of graphics cards and equal in height to 4.7% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2.5 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s, which is slimmer than 36.3% of graphics cards and equal in width to 14.7% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,160 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,160 g, which is heavier than 57.5% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.4% of graphics cards.
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MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Ventus 3X OC vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • 32 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    96 vs 64
  • 35.7% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (608 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    608 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 8 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (48 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    48 vs 40
  • 16.2% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 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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    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Ventus 3X OC
    the average graphics card
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Ventus 3X OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.30 vs 8.000).
    9.3 vs 8
  • 8 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (48 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    48 vs 40
  • 48 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (192 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    192 vs 144
  • Includes LHR limiter
    This graphics card includes an LHR limiter, the average graphics card does not.
  • 4x higher HDMI bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 12 Gbps.
    48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps
  • 16.2% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
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    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Ventus 3X OC
    the average graphics card
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Ventus 3X OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.30 vs 8.000).
    9.3 vs 8
  • 2.37x more popular
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Ventus 3X OC is more popular than the average graphics card (10 vs 4.2).
    10 vs 4.22
  • 32 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    96 vs 64
  • 8 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (48 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    48 vs 40
  • 8 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (48 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    48 vs 40
  • 48 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (192 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    192 vs 144
  • 35.7% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (608 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    608 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • Includes LHR limiter
    This graphics card includes an LHR limiter, the average graphics card does not.
  • 4x higher HDMI bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 12 Gbps.
    48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps
  • 28.1% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1800 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,800 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 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
  • 60% larger process node
    This graphics card 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
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 18% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1575 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,575 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 34.9% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (290 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    290 W vs 215 W
  • 28.1% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1800 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,800 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 18% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1575 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,575 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 10.9% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (339.8 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    339.8 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 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
  • 32.1% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1188 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    1,188 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 83.3% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    4 MB vs 24 MB
  • 60% larger process node
    This graphics card 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
  • 2 older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2021 vs 2023).
    June 2021
    2,021 vs 2,023
  • 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 (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    7 vs 8
  • 32.9% larger GPU die
    This graphics card has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (392 mm² vs 295 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 295 mm².
    392 mm² vs 295 mm²
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, 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 NVDEC generation
    This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (5 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    5 vs 6
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 34.9% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (290 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    290 W vs 215 W
  • 15.4% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (750 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    750 W vs 650 W
  • 46.7% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (330 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    330 W vs 225 W
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 20 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (305 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    305 mm vs 285 mm

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Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Ventus 3X OC

  • Strong gaming performance in 1080p and 1440p resolutions
  • Effective triple-fan cooling system that remains relatively quiet under standard loads
  • Clean industrial design that fits well in various PC builds without excessive RGB
  • Included support bracket helps prevent GPU sag in the expansion slot
  • Noticeable upgrade path for users coming from older GTX 10-series or 20-series cards

What we don't like about MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Ventus 3X OC

  • Large physical footprint (approx. 12 inches) can make it difficult to fit in smaller cases
  • Higher power consumption compared to the non-Ti version
  • 8GB of VRAM is seen as a limiting factor for some high-texture 4K gaming
  • Lack of RGB lighting may be a downside for users who prefer aesthetic illumination
  • Marginal performance gains over the standard RTX 3070 for a higher price point
  • Some reports of noise and high temperatures if the case has poor airflow

Verdict

The MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Ventus 3X OC is a high-performance graphics card built on NVIDIA's Ampere architecture, featuring 6144 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR6X VRAM on a 256-bit memory bus with a 19 Gbps effective speed. This factory-overclocked edition reaches a boost clock of 1800 MHz and utilizes a triple-fan thermal design with TORX Fan 3.0 and Zero Frozr technology for efficient, quiet cooling. Its main pros include robust 1440p and entry-level 4K gaming performance, excellent build quality with a reinforced metal backplate, and support for advanced features like Ray Tracing and DLSS. However, some users have noted that the card is physically large at 305mm in length, consumes a significant 290W of power requiring a minimum 750W PSU, and can exhibit coil whine or higher fan noise under heavy loads compared to MSI's premium Gaming series.

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