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Avg. price in UK: ~£480
Avg. price in US: ~$550
VRAM: 8 GB
Memory bus width: 256 bit
Thermal Design Power (TDP): 220 W

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

6.6

Good

6.3

Good

8.6

Excellent

4.4
Gaming
Score components:
45.0%
4.2
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%
4.2
Floating-point performance
15.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
4.4
1080p
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55.0%
4.2
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%
4.2
Floating-point performance
30.0%
2.8
VRAM
15.0%
4.7
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
4.0
4K
Score components:
40.0%
4.2
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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#570 in Best Graphic Cards For 1440p Gaming
#576 in Best Graphic Cards
#688 in Best Graphic Cards For Video Editing

Verdict

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 is a high-performance graphics card built on the 8nm Ampere architecture, featuring 5,888 CUDA cores, a 1.50 GHz base clock (1.73 GHz boost), and 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448 GB/s bandwidth. It is widely praised for delivering performance comparable to the previous generation's flagship, the RTX 2080 Ti, at a significantly lower launch price, making it an exceptional value for 1440p gaming and entry-level 4K. Main pros include its impressive power efficiency with a 220W TDP, support for 2nd-gen Ray Tracing and 3rd-gen Tensor cores for DLSS, and a relatively compact dual-slot design suitable for many cases. However, its primary cons are the limited 8GB VRAM capacity, which can become a bottleneck in memory-intensive 4K titles or modern high-resolution textures, and its use of standard GDDR6 instead of the faster GDDR6X found in higher-tier models.

Technical Specifications of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

Overall score

6.6

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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.

Performance

5.3

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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

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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

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Memory

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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

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

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

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

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Platform & Features

9.3

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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

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

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

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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

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

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Connectivity & Media

9.0

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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

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

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

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

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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Power & Cooling

8.0

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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

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

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

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

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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Design

9.6

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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

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

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

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

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 vs the average graphics card

Why is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 better than the average graphics card?

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32 more ROPs
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.96 vs 64
15 mm lower card height
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is shorter than the average graphics card (112 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is shorter than the average graphics card (112 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.112 mm vs 127 mm
43.37 mm shorter card length
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is shorter than the average graphics card (242 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is shorter than the average graphics card (242 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.242 mm vs 285.37 mm
8.1% higher user score
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.64 vs 8.000).
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.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.64 vs 8.000).8.64 vs 8
6 more compute units
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 has more compute units than the average graphics card (46 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.46 vs 40
32 more ROPs
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
6 more compute units
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 has more compute units than the average graphics card (46 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
15 mm lower card height
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is shorter than the average graphics card (112 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
43.37 mm shorter card length
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is shorter than the average graphics card (242 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.

Why is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 worse than the average graphics card?

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31% lower boost clock speed
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,725 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
21.9% lower base clock speed
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 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.
15.8% lower texture rate
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (317.4 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (46 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
11.2% lower FP32 performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (20.3 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
8 fewer AI cores
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,020 vs 2,023).
2 fewer GPUs supported
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 supports fewer GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (0 vs 2). The average graphics card supports 2 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
Older encoder generation
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
75% lower HDMI bandwidth
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (12 Gbps vs 48 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 48 Gbps.
No 3D output
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 does not support 3D output, the average graphics card does.
1 fewer fans
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
5 °C higher load temperature
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (72 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
31% lower boost clock speed
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,725 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,725 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1725 MHz vs 2500 MHz
1 fewer fans
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
60% larger process node
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
87.5% smaller L2 cache
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 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

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What customers like about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070?

Exceptional value-to-performance, matching the previous generation's flagship (RTX 2080 Ti) at less than half the launch price.
Outstanding performance for 1440p gaming, often hitting 100+ FPS in modern titles with high settings.
High energy efficiency, delivering more performance per watt than previous generations and even its larger sibling, the RTX 3080.
Compact physical design (Founders Edition) that fits easily into smaller PC cases or ITX builds.
Supports modern features like DLSS 2.0 and improved Ray Tracing, which significantly boost smoothness and visual quality.
Relatively quiet and cool operation, with temperatures typically staying under 75°C during heavy load.

What customers dislike about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070?

Limited VRAM (8GB), which can lead to performance bottlenecks at 4K resolution or in newer, high-texture-demanding games.
The proprietary 12-pin power connector (Founders Edition) requires an adapter that many users find aesthetically unappealing.
Not quite powerful enough for uncompromised 4K gaming; users often need to lower settings or rely heavily on DLSS for 60 FPS.
Poor availability and widespread scalping at launch made the card difficult to obtain at its intended MSRP.
Limited overclocking headroom compared to previous generations, with small gains for the extra power consumed.
Founders Edition lacks RGB lighting, which may be a drawback for users who prioritize PC aesthetics.

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27/10/2020

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Review

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Review Summary The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition stands out as a highly compelling, mainstream graphics card that successfully delivers on Nvidia's promise of RTX 2080 Ti-level performance at a much lower price point of $499. Built on Nvidia's latest RTX processing system, the card features a massively increased CUDA core count of 5888 and heavily...Read more

pcworld.com

27/10/2020

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition review

The PCWorld review of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition highlights it as a $499 card delivering 1440p and entry-level 4K performance that rivals the previous-generation $1,200 RTX 2080 Ti, thanks to 5,888 CUDA cores and efficient "Ampere" architecture. Key advantages include its exceptional price-to-performance ratio, compact design, and effective, quiet cooling, making...Read more

gamestar.de

27/10/2020

Geforce RTX 3070 im Test - Benchmark-Duell mit RTX 2080 Ti und AMD

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition delivers strong gaming performance targeted at matching the previous generation's flagship, the RTX 2080 Ti, but at a significantly lower official entry price of 499 Euros. Built on the newer Ampere architecture, the card features 5,888 shader units and a boost clock speed of 1,730 MHz, operating with a lower thermal design power (TDP) of...Read more

chip.de

27/10/2020

Nvidia Geforce RTX 3070 Test - CHIP

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition delivers exceptional gaming performance at an affordable price point, easily rivalling the more expensive previous-generation RTX 2080 Super and RTX 2080 Ti cards. Built on an 8nm process with 5,888 shader units and 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM, it achieves outstanding results across all resolutions up to 4K. In real-world benchmarks, the card...Read more

computerbase.de

27/10/2020

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 im Test - ComputerBase

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition launched at an MSRP of 499 Euro, positioning itself as a highly attractive mid-range option designed to deliver the same performance level as the previous flagship, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, which originally cost well over 1,000 Euro. Based on the smaller and more efficient 8 nm GA104 GPU, this model features 5,888 CUDA cores, a 1,500 MHz...Read more

geeknetic.es

27/10/2020

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Founders EditionGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. Review

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition delivers the high-tier performance of the previous generation's RTX 2080 Ti at a fraction of the cost, launching at an attractive price of 519 Euros. Built on Samsung's 8nm Ampere architecture, the card features 5,888 CUDA cores, 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM, and a compact PCB design measuring under 12cm, which makes it highly suitable for future...Read more

elchapuzasinformatico.com

24/12/2020

Review: Asus ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3070 OC

The Asus ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3070 OC is a premium, high-performance card optimized for 1440p and entry-level 4K gaming, featuring an 8nm Ampere GPU with 8 GB GDDR6. Key advantages highlighted include its exceptional 2.9-slot, triple-fan cooling system that ensures near-silent operation and low temperatures, complemented by a robust, stylish design with dual BIOS functionality....Read more

smartworld.it

30/11/2020

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070: la nostra prova a confronto con la RTX 2080 Ti

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition emerges as a highly disruptive graphics card, offering performance that rivals and sometimes surpasses the previous generation’s flagship, the RTX 2080 Ti, at a significantly lower launch price of €519. Built on the Ampere architecture, it features 5,888 CUDA cores and second-generation RT cores, representing a massive leap over the...Read more

multiplayer.it

29/10/2020

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC, la recensione

The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC is a custom, factory-overclocked graphics card designed to deliver uncompromised 1440p gaming performance, even with ray tracing enabled, while maintaining remarkably cool and quiet operation. Built with 5,888 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR6 memory, the card offers an average 5% performance improvement over the NVIDIA Founders Edition. In native...Read more

multiplayer.it

27/10/2020

GeForce RTX 3070 Founders EditionGo to product viewer dialogue for this item., la recensione

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition serves as a highly capable and affordable entry into the Ampere architecture enthusiast market, launching at a recommended retail price of €519. Targeted primarily at high-framerate 1440p gaming, it successfully matches the overall performance of the previous generation's top-tier flagship, the RTX 2080 Ti, at less than half its...Read more

tomshw.it

27/10/2020

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070, il meglio per Quad HD e Full HD | Recensione

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition review by Tom's Hardware Italia labels this Ampere-architecture GPU as the ultimate sweet spot for Quad HD (1440p) and Full HD (1080p) high-refresh-rate gaming. Priced aggressively at 519 euros, the review highlights that it delivers a massive 60% performance increase over its predecessor, the RTX 2070, while effectively matching the...Read more

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