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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£480
  • Avg. price in US: ~$300
  • VRAM: 8 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 250 W

MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan 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.

6.7

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%

6.7

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
6.7

Technical Score

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 components:

44.0%

5.7

Performance

24.0%

5.6

Memory

12.0%

7.7

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.5

Platform & Features

5.0%

9.3

Design

4.0%

9.2

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

  • 5.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    4.3

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    20.0%

    6.2

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.1
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    20.0%

    4.3

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.1
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    4.3

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    10.0%

    6.2

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.0
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    4.3

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    15.0%

    6.2

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.1
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    4.3

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    20.0%

    6.2

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £480

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All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan is a performance-oriented graphics card featuring 5,888 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering up to 20.31 TFLOPS of floating-point performance. It utilizes a dual-slot, 230mm compact design with a dual-fan cooling system and 6mm thick copper heat pipes to maintain a TDP of 220W, while providing connectivity via three DisplayPort 1.4a and one HDMI 2.1 outputs. Main pros include its small form factor for space-constrained builds, solid protective backplate, and support for high-end features like ray tracing and DLSS at 1440p and 4K resolutions. However, its main cons include potentially higher noise levels under heavy load compared to triple-fan models, a lack of RGB lighting, and more limited overclocking headroom due to its more basic thermal solution.

Technical Specifications of graphics card MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan

Technical Score

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 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

6.7
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan has a technical score of 6.66 points, which is lower than that of 57.8% 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 Twin Fan has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.7% 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%

6.7

Overall score

40.0%

8.0

Price

7.1
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.1 points, which is lower than 52% 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

13,400 points
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan scores 13,400 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 56.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.6% of graphics cards.
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

8,250 points
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan scores 8,250 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 56.4% of graphics cards.
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

22,000 points
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan scores 22,000 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 55.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% 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

11,120 points
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan scores 11,120 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 55.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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

20.31 TFLOPS
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan delivers 20.31 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 57.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.5% 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 Twin Fan has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.5% 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 Twin Fan uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 15.9% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% 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 Twin Fan 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
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 Twin Fan reaches 448 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 41.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11% 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 Twin Fan supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.3% of graphics cards and equal to 52.1% 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

x16
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
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 Twin Fan supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.6% of graphics cards and equal to 77.4% 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 Twin Fan 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
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 Twin Fan 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
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 Twin Fan 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
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

7680x4320
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan 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
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 Twin Fan offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% 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 Twin Fan 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
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

8.1 Gbps
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan 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)
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

250 W
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan has a TDP of 250 W, which is higher than that of 58.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.2% 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

250 W
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan draws 250 W under peak load, which is higher than 56.8% of graphics cards and equal to 4.8% 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 Twin Fan recommends a 650 W PSU, which is lower than that of 40.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.9% 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

220 W
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan has a board power limit of 220 W, which is lower than that of 50.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.4% 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

250 W
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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

230 x 115 x 43 mm
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan measures 230x115x 43 mm, which is more compact than 88.3% of graphics cards.
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

230 mm
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan is 230 mm long, which is shorter than 81.5% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.3% 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

115 mm
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan is 115 mm tall, which is shorter than 72.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.7% 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

2 slot/s
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% of graphics cards.
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

624 g
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan weighs 624 g, which is lighter than 86.1% of graphics cards.
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MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan vs the average graphics card

  • 32 more ROPs
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan 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 Twin Fan has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.96 vs 64
  • 55 mm shorter card length
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan is shorter than the average graphics card (230 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    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

    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan is shorter than the average graphics card (230 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.230 mm vs 285 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan 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.
    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

    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan 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
  • More compact card size
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan is more compact than the average graphics card (230x115x 43 mm vs 285x127x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127x 52 mm.
    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

    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan is more compact than the average graphics card (230x115x 43 mm vs 285x127x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127x 52 mm.230x115 x 43 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm
  • 10 mm lower card height
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan is shorter than the average graphics card (115 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 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 Twin Fan is shorter than the average graphics card (115 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.115 mm vs 125 mm
  • Includes LHR limiter
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan includes an LHR limiter, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Whether the graphics card includes a Lite Hash Rate mining limiter.
    When it matters: When you are shopping used cards and want to know whether mining limits apply.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan includes an LHR limiter, the average graphics card does not.
  • 6 more compute units
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan 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 Twin Fan has more compute units than the average graphics card (46 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.46 vs 40
  • 40 more AI cores
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan has more AI cores than the average graphics card (184 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    What it is: Number of tensor or AI processing cores
    When it matters: When AI features, frame generation, or creator tools use dedicated matrix hardware.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan has more AI cores than the average graphics card (184 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.184 vs 144
  • 32 more ROPs
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 40 more AI cores
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan has more AI cores than the average graphics card (184 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
  • 6 more compute units
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan has more compute units than the average graphics card (46 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • Includes LHR limiter
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan includes an LHR limiter, the average graphics card does not.
  • 55 mm shorter card length
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan is shorter than the average graphics card (230 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan 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.
  • More compact card size
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan is more compact than the average graphics card (230x115x 43 mm vs 285x127x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127x 52 mm.
  • 10 mm lower card height
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan is shorter than the average graphics card (115 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.

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Performance
Platform & Features
Design
  • 31.1% lower boost clock speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,725 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
  • 21.9% lower base clock speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,500 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
  • 16.7% lower texture rate
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (317.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
  • 10% lower FP32 performance
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (20.3 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan 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 Twin Fan 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.
  • 83.3% smaller L2 cache
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
  • 60% larger process node
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan 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 Twin Fan was released earlier than the average graphics card (2020 vs 2023).
    November 2020
  • Older encoder generation
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • 32.9% larger GPU die
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan 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.
  • No AV1 encoding
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
  • Older NVDEC generation
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (5 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
  • 1 fewer fans
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • No dual BIOS
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 16.3% higher TDP
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (250 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 18 °C higher idle temperature
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (55 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
  • 5.6 dB noisier under load
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (41 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
  • 7 °C higher load temperature
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (74 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • No RGB lighting
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 31.1% lower boost clock speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,725 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 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 Twin Fan has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,725 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.1725 MHz vs 2505 MHz
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan 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 Twin Fan 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • 60% larger process node
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan 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 Twin Fan 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Includes dual BIOS for redundancy or overclocking profiles
    When it matters: When you want a safer recovery path after tweaking fan curves or overclock settings, or you need separate quiet and performance profiles.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 21.9% lower base clock speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,500 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 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 Twin Fan has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,500 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.1500 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan 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 Twin Fan 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 Twin Fan 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 Twin Fan does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.Not supported vs supported
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What customers like about MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan?

  • Compact dual-fan design fits easily into smaller PC cases and Mini-ITX builds
  • Excellent 1440p gaming performance, often matching the previous-gen flagship RTX 2080 Ti
  • Remains silent during low-load tasks thanks to 'Zero Frozr' fan-stop technology
  • Power efficient, drawing significantly less power than the RTX 3080 while maintaining high performance
  • Features a clean, neutral aesthetic that blends well with various system builds

What customers dislike about MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Fan?

  • Runs hotter than triple-fan variants, with temperatures often reaching 78-81°C under heavy sustained load
  • Higher noise levels at peak performance as the two 90mm fans must spin faster to compensate for smaller heatsink surface area
  • 8GB of VRAM is increasingly seen as a limitation for 4K gaming or future high-texture titles
  • Restricted power limits and thermal headroom compared to premium models (like Gaming X Trio) limit manual overclocking potential
  • Some users reported display flickering or compatibility issues with older DisplayPort monitors

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