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Products in this category are scored under Frontum Graphics cards Methodology v3.0: the technical score from the specifications is the base, and independent expert and video reviews (up to ±0.5 points), owner opinions (up to ±0.3) and best-of lists (up to +0.3) move it up or down.
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PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic-X RGB OC Triple Fan review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£580VRAM:12 GBMemory bus width:192 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):200 W

PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic-X RGB OC Triple Fan Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 2 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic-X RGB OC Triple Fan
7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 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%

7.4

Technical score

25%

8.0

Reviews score

25%

?

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

10%

9.3

Sentiment score

▲Better than 61% of graphics cards
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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%

7.7

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

▲Better than 75%
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 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%

6.7

Performance

24%

6.2

Memory

12%

8.7

Power

11%

9.7

Features

5%

8.2

Design

4%

9.5

Connectivity

▲Better than 57%
8.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.0/ 10
✕
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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80%

8.3

Average grade

20%

6.5

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
2 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 51%
?

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.
Not in any best-of list yet

What owners say about the PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic-X RGB OC Triple Fan

Based on 202 owners sharing their experience in online comments

80%positive10%mixed10%negative

Owners praise its fast, efficient gaming and DLSS gains, while VRAM limits and uneven results remain the main frustrations.

What owners dislike

  • Some owners find it can't hold 60 fps at max settings with ray tracing in demanding AAA games, especially at 4K or in Cyberpunk Overdrive.4
  • Owners say the 8GB limit causes memory shortfalls in some games, and 12GB can limit 4K in newer AAA titles, so DLSS helps.3
  • Some owners report hotspot near 95°C at 4K, memory near 100°C on some cards, and laptop versions throttling in thin chassis.3

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

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Technical Specifications of graphics card PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic-X RGB OC Triple Fan

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 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%

6.7

Performance

24%

6.2

Memory

12%

8.7

Power

11%

9.7

Features

5%

8.2

Design

4%

9.5

Connectivity

7.4
Reviews score
8.0
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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%

7.7

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

7.7
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
17,500 points
This graphics card scores 17,500 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 58.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.8% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
11,800 points
This graphics card scores 11,800 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 60.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
26,918 points
This graphics card scores 26,918 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 63% of graphics cards and equal to 0.6% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
14,609 points
This graphics card scores 14,609 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 57.6% of graphics cards and equal to 1% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
29.15 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 29.15 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is higher than that of 57.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.2% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
12 GB
This graphics card has 12 GB of VRAM, which is more than 46% of graphics cards and equal to 16% 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
192 bit
This graphics card uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 31.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.7% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
504.2 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 56.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.2% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
21,000 MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 21,000 MHz, which is faster than that of 61.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 12.4% 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
32.4 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 32.4 Gbps, which is faster than on 56.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.9% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
200 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 200 W, which is lower than that of 50.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.7% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
200 W
This graphics card draws 200 W under peak load, which is lower than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal to 3.6% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
650 W
This graphics card recommends a 650 W PSU, which is lower than that of 39.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
200 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 200 W, which is lower than that of 55.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.6% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
200 W
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Size
305.1x 119.4x 40 mm
Length
305.1 mm
This graphics card is 305.1 mm long, which is longer than 66.4% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Height
119.4 mm
This graphics card is 119.4 mm tall, which is shorter than 64.9% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.4% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 52.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 43.4% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,100 g
This graphics card weighs 1,100 g, which is heavier than 54.9% of Graphics cards and equal to 1% of Graphics cards.
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PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic-X RGB OC Triple Fan vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryFeaturesConnectivityPowerDesign
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card 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
  • 11.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    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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    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    6.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.0 vs 7.2
  • 10.5% faster memory speed
    This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (21,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    21,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 12.5% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (504.2 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    504.2 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 19.2% higher sentiment score
    9.3 vs 7.8
  • 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
  • 50% larger L2 cache
    This graphics card has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (36 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    36 MB vs 24 MB
  • 20.5% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (455.4 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    455.4 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 11.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    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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    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    6.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.0 vs 7.2
  • 19.2% higher sentiment score
    9.3 vs 7.8
  • 20.5% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (455.4 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    455.4 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 40 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (184 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    184 vs 144
  • 6 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (46 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    46 vs 40
  • 29% higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (29.2 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    29.15 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 10.5% faster memory speed
    This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (21,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    21,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 12.5% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (504.2 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    504.2 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 50% larger L2 cache
    This graphics card has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (36 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    36 MB vs 24 MB
  • 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
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card 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
  • 5.6 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (119.4 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    119.4 mm vs 125 mm
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • 25% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 1.2% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,475 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,475 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 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
  • 22.9 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (305.1 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    305.1 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 5 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (100 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    100 °C vs 95 °C
  • Older FSR version
    This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (3 vs 3.1).
    3 vs 3.1
  • 1.2% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,475 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,475 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 25% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • Older FSR version
    This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (3 vs 3.1).
    3 vs 3.1
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 5 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (100 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    100 °C vs 95 °C
  • 22.9 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (305.1 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    305.1 mm vs 282.2 mm

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
23/05/2023
Hands-on test · RGB 1440p card
Verdict
The PNY GeForce RTX 4070 XLR8 suits buyers who want an RTX 4070 with an 8-pin plug, RGB and some overclocking, provided their case is roomy.
9.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
23/05/2023
Hands-on test · RGB 1440p card
Verdict
The PNY GeForce RTX 4070 XLR8 suits buyers who want an RTX 4070 with an 8-pin plug, RGB and some overclocking, provided their case is roomy.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic-X RGB OC Triple Fan

  • Uses a standard 8-pin PCIe power connector instead of the more cumbersome 12VHPWR adapter
  • Excellent thermal performance, typically running 4-5°C cooler than the Founders Edition
  • Very quiet operation; fans are nearly inaudible under normal gaming loads
  • Attractive and customizable EPIC-X RGB lighting that can be controlled via PNY's VelocityX software
  • High power efficiency, drawing less power than comparable previous-gen cards like the RTX 3080
  • Solid 1440p gaming performance with support for DLSS 3 Frame Generation

What customers don't like about PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic-X RGB OC Triple Fan

  • Large physical footprint due to the triple-fan design, which may not fit in smaller ITX cases
  • Premium pricing compared to the MSRP of the Founders Edition and other budget 4070 models
  • Limited overclocking headroom due to the single 8-pin power connector bottleneck
  • Stock lighting effects can be 'flickery' or overly bright, requiring software to adjust
  • Included GPU support bracket is sometimes described as bulky or difficult to install

Verdict

The PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic-X RGB OC is a performance-oriented graphics card built on the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 5,888 CUDA cores and a factory-overclocked boost clock of 2475 MHz. It is equipped with 12GB of high-speed GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a total bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s and a 200W TDP that can be powered by a standard 8-pin PCIe connector. Main characteristics include the Verto triple-fan cooling system for optimal thermal management and customizable Epic-X RGB lighting for aesthetics. Major pros include its exceptional 1440p gaming performance, high power efficiency compared to previous generations, and support for advanced features like DLSS 3 frame generation and ray tracing. Notable cons include its significant 305mm length which may limit compatibility in smaller cases and the fact that it occupies a full two-slot width, potentially blocking adjacent expansion ports.

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