PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan Review | 118 Data compared

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£580
  • Avg. price in US: ~$500
  • VRAM: 12 GB
  • Memory bus width: 192 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 200 W

PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

6.8

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%

6.8

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
6.8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

6.1

Performance

24.0%

5.1

Memory

12.0%

8.9

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.5

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.3

Design

4.0%

9.3

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

  • 5.5
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    5.9

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    4.7

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.2
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    5.9

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.6
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    5.9

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    10.0%

    4.7

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.3
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    5.9

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    15.0%

    4.7

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.1
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    5.9

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    4.7

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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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.

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

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

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

6.8
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan has a technical score of 6.83 points, which is higher than that of 58.8% 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
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% 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%

6.8

Overall score

40.0%

7.5

Price

7.0
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan has a quality-to-price ratio of 7 points, which is higher than 61% 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

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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

29.68 TFLOPS
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan delivers 29.68 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 56.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% 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

12 GB
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan has 12 GB of VRAM, which is more than 45.4% of graphics cards and equal to 15.9% 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

GDDR6X
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

GDDR6X
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan uses GDDR6X memory, which is newer than on 55.8% of graphics cards and equal to 22.6% 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

192 bit
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 50.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.8% 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

504 GB/s
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan reaches 504 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 53.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.4% 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
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 52% 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
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% 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

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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

1.4
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% 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
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% 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
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% 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
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% 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
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% 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
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 22.7% of graphics cards and equal to 44.2% 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

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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

200 W
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan has a TDP of 200 W, which is lower than that of 51.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.9% 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

200 W
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan draws 200 W under peak load, which is lower than 52% of graphics cards and equal to 3.8% 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
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan recommends a 650 W PSU, which is lower than that of 41.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 14.2% 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

200 W
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan has a board power limit of 200 W, which is lower than that of 54.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.4% 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

200 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

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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

305.1 mm
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan is 305.1 mm long, which is longer than 66.3% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.1% 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

119.4 mm
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan is 119.4 mm tall, which is shorter than 72% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.4% 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
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% 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

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PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan vs the average graphics card

  • 10.5% faster memory speed
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan 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.
    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

    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan 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.21000 MHz vs 19000 MHz
  • 7.6 mm lower card height
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan is shorter than the average graphics card (119.4 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

    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan is shorter than the average graphics card (119.4 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.119.4 mm vs 127 mm
  • 12.5% higher memory bandwidth
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (504 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    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

    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (504 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.504 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 8 °C lower idle temperature
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (30 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
    What it is: GPU temperature measured while the graphics card is idle.
    When it matters: When the system stays on for long periods and you care whether the card runs cool and relaxed outside of gaming sessions.

    Importance: LOW

    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (30 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.30 °C vs 38 °C
  • 20.9% higher texture rate
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (455.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (455.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.455.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 0.8% higher boost clock speed
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,520 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

    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,520 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.2520 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 6 more compute units
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple 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

    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan has more compute units than the average graphics card (46 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.46 vs 40
  • 0.8% higher boost clock speed
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,520 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 20.9% higher texture rate
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (455.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 6 more compute units
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan has more compute units than the average graphics card (46 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 10.5% faster memory speed
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan 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.
  • 12.5% higher memory bandwidth
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (504 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 8 °C lower idle temperature
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (30 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
  • 7.6 mm lower card height
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan is shorter than the average graphics card (119.4 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 2 fewer ray tracing cores
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (46 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 8 fewer AI cores
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (184 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 25% slower VRAM clock
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan 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.
  • 19.73 mm longer card length
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan is longer than the average graphics card (305.1 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    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

    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.192 bit vs 256 bit
  • 25% slower VRAM clock
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan 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.
    What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
    When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.

    Importance: LOW

    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan 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.1313 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 19.73 mm longer card length
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan is longer than the average graphics card (305.1 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

    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan is longer than the average graphics card (305.1 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.305.1 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 2.3x less popular
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 2.303).
    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.
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 2.303).1 vs 2.3
  • 2 fewer ray tracing cores
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (46 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (46 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.46 vs 48
  • 8 fewer AI cores
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (184 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 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

    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB OC Triple Fan has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (184 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.184 vs 192

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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 dislike 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

Expert reviews

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techradar.com
23/05/2023

The PNY GeForce RTX 4070 XLR8 is a third-party graphics card that offers fantastic 1440p gaming performance, landing within 1% to 2% of the Nvidia Founders Edition's capabilities. A major highlight of this dual-slot card is its design, featuring a lighter build and a triple-fan cooling system that keeps the GPU roughly 4–5°C cooler under heavy load. Crucially, it replaces Nvidia's...Read more

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techpowerup.com
13/04/2023

The PNY GeForce RTX 4070 XLR8 is a premium, Ada Lovelace-based card designed for 1440p gaming, utilizing a convenient 8-pin PCIe connector instead of the 12VHPWR cable. Key advantages include exceptionally quiet operation, an upgraded 8-phase VRM, vibrant RGB lighting, and high energy efficiency, supporting DLSS 3 and AV1 encoding. However, the card lacks a factory overclock and...Read more

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techradar.com
23/05/2023

The PNY GeForce RTX 4070 XLR8 is an exceptional third-party graphics card that excels in 1440p gaming performance, serving as an attractive and lighter alternative to Nvidia’s Founders Edition. Its most significant design triumph is the inclusion of a standard single 8-pin power connector instead of Nvidia’s cumbersome 12VHPWR cable, vastly simplifying PC cable management. The card...Read more

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gamesradar.com
23/05/2023

Performance and Design Highlights The PNY GeForce RTX 4070 (specifically the triple-fan XLR8 model) delivers exceptional 1440p gaming performance that closely rivals the more expensive RTX 4070 Ti, often trailing by only about 15 frames per second in competitive titles like Apex Legends. Built on Nvidia’s Lovelace architecture, it features 12GB of GDDR6X VRAM, a boost clock speed of...Read more

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tweakers.net
10/07/2026

Based on the comprehensive review of custom GeForce RTX 4070 graphics cards, the publication evaluated six models aiming close to Nvidia's MSRP of €669, including the ASUS Dual, ASUS TUF OC, Gigabyte Windforce OC, Inno3D Twin X2, MSI Ventus X3 OC, and PNY XLR8 Verto Epic-X. The review highlights that the gaming performance across all models using the same AD104 GPU architecture is...Read more

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