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Palit GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GameRock review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£660VRAM:8 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):330 W

Palit GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GameRock Review: Compare 117 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

Palit GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GameRock
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

6.7

Technical score

25%

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Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.6, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

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List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

6.7

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 61% of graphics cards
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

7.0

Price

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6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

44%

5.9

Performance

24%

6.1

Memory

12%

7.8

Power

11%

9.2

Features

5%

6.6

Design

4%

9.2

Connectivity

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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.6.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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What owners say about the Palit GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GameRock

Based on 208 owners sharing their experience in online comments

68%positive15%mixed17%negative

Owners praise its strong gaming performance, while limited VRAM, heat, and power draw hold it back.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say the 8GB of VRAM runs out at 1440p and 4K in newer games, and many wish it had 10GB or 12GB.11
  • Owners report uneven frame rates in some games, with GPU usage stuck around 40–50 percent in Control and frame drops in Watch Dogs Legion.11
  • Owners report memory temperatures near 100°C under load, and copper shims or thermal pad fixes cut them by about 20–40°C.9
  • Owners say the card draws around 300–350 watts under load with overclocking, which is much more than rivals like the RX 6800.5
  • Owners say the card is only slightly faster than a non-Ti 3070 and gains little over the 2080 Ti in many games.4

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of graphics card Palit GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GameRock

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

44%

5.9

Performance

24%

6.1

Memory

12%

7.8

Power

11%

9.2

Features

5%

6.6

Design

4%

9.2

Connectivity

6.7
Reviews score
7.6
List score
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Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

7.0

Price

7.1
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
11,190 points
This graphics card scores 11,190 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 65.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
8,780 points
This graphics card scores 8,780 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 52.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
22,492 points
This graphics card scores 22,492 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 53.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
15,886 points
This graphics card scores 15,886 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 63.6% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
21.75 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 21.75 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is lower than that of 54.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.8% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
8 GB
This graphics card has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 56.8% of graphics cards and equal to 25.7% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6X
This graphics card uses GDDR6X memory, which is newer than on 57.1% of graphics cards and equal to 22.4% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
256 bit
This graphics card uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 50.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.5% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
608 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 608 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 63.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.5% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
19,000 MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz, which is faster than that of 48.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.2% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 50.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 24.1% of graphics cards and equal to 75.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.8% of graphics cards and equal to 77.2% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.8% of graphics cards and equal to 79.2% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21.7% of graphics cards and equal to 76% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.3% of graphics cards and equal to 46.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
8.1 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 65.3% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
330 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 330 W, which is higher than that of 85.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
310 W
This graphics card draws 310 W under peak load, which is higher than 75.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
800 W
This graphics card recommends a 800 W PSU, which is higher than that of 82.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.3% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
330 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 330 W, which is higher than that of 79.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
330 W
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Size
304x 136x 60 mm
Length
304 mm
This graphics card is 304 mm long, which is longer than 63% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.8% of graphics cards.
Height
136 mm
This graphics card is 136 mm tall, which is taller than 72.2% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.3% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2.7 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2.7 slot/s, which is wider than 65.9% of graphics cards and equal in width to 2.2% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,700 g
This graphics card weighs 1,700 g, which is heavier than 81.6% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.6% of Graphics cards.
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Palit GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GameRock vs the average graphics card

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  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (256 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    256 bit vs 192 bit
  • 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
  • 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
  • Supports LHR limiting
    This graphics card supports an LHR limiter, while the average graphics card does not. 7.5% of Graphics cards support one.
  • 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
  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (256 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    256 bit vs 192 bit
  • 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
  • Supports LHR limiting
    This graphics card supports an LHR limiter, while the average graphics card does not. 7.5% of Graphics cards support one.
  • 29.3% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,770 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,770 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • 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 uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    8 nm vs 5 nm
  • 53.5% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (330 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    330 W vs 215 W
  • 18% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,575 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,575 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 32.1% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,188 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    1,188 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 14.1% lower sentiment score
    6.7 vs 7.8
  • 4.4% worse value for money
    Palit GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GameRock has worse value for money than the average graphics card (7.1 vs 7.4).
    7.1 vs 7.41
  • 26.9% more expensive
    Palit GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GameRock is more expensive than the average graphics card (£660 vs £520).
    £660 vs £520
  • 29.3% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,770 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,770 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 18% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,575 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,575 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 10.1% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (339.8 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    339.8 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 2 years older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2021 vs 2023).
    June 2021
    2021 vs 2023
  • 24.3% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (11,190 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    11,190 points vs 14,779 points
  • 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 (1,188 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 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
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • 60% larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    8 nm vs 5 nm
  • 33.3% larger GPU die
    This graphics card has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (392 mm² vs 294 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 294 mm².
    392 mm² vs 294 mm²
  • Older FSR version
    This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (3 vs 3.1).
    3 vs 3.1
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 2.1a).
    2.1 vs 2.1a
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    This graphics card supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
    1 vs 3
  • 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
  • 62.5% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (8.1 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps.
    8.1 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps
  • 53.5% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (330 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    330 W vs 215 W
  • 23.1% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (800 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    800 W vs 650 W
  • 50% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (330 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    330 W vs 220 W
  • 15 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    110 °C vs 95 °C
  • 8 °C higher idle temperature
    This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (45 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    45 °C vs 37 °C
  • 4.3 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (39.7 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    39.7 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 40.9% higher peak power draw
    This graphics card has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (310 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    310 W vs 220 W
  • 11 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (136 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    136 mm vs 125 mm
  • 21.8 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (304 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    304 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 67.7% heavier
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (1,700 g vs 1,014 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,014 g.
    1,700 g vs 1,014 g
  • 0.2 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.7 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2.7 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Palit GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GameRock

  • Excellent 1440p gaming performance and capable of 4K at respectable settings
  • Superior cooling solution with load temperatures significantly lower than the Founders Edition
  • Unique 'Dazzling Angel' crystal-like ARGB aesthetic that stands out in vertical mounts
  • Features a factory overclock out of the box with no significant loss in power efficiency
  • Includes premium features like Dual BIOS, an ARGB header, and idle fan stop
  • Quiet operation under typical gaming loads compared to other custom models

What customers don't like about Palit GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GameRock

  • Large triple-slot design and weight (over 1.4kg) require substantial space and support
  • Awkward power connector placement in the middle of the card complicates cable management
  • Palit's ThunderMaster software is often described by users as clunky or visually outdated
  • Lack of onboard memory for RGB presets means the control software must remain running
  • Higher power consumption compared to the standard RTX 3070 for relatively small performance gains
  • Memory junction temperatures for GDDR6X can run high if not properly ventilated

Verdict

The Palit GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GameRock is an enthusiast-grade graphics card featuring 6,144 CUDA cores and 8GB of fast GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a 608 GB/s bandwidth for high-end 1440p gaming. Known as the 'Dazzling Angel,' its most striking characteristic is the 'crushed ice' ARGB shroud that provides massive, unique lighting across the front. Main pros include a significant factory boost clock of 1845 MHz (on OC models), a Dual BIOS switch for toggling between performance and silent modes, and an effective triple-fan thermal solution with 'Double-U' heat pipes that ensure low operating temperatures. However, its heavy three-slot design requires significant case space, and it exhibits high power consumption compared to the non-Ti RTX 3070, with some users reporting audible coil whine under heavy loads.

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