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ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Ti review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£660VRAM:8 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):290 W

ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 8 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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%

6.8

Technical score

25%

8.6

Reviews score

25%

?

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

10%

6.8

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 52% of graphics cards
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

7.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 62%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 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%

6.0

Performance

24%

6.1

Memory

12%

8.2

Power

11%

9.2

Features

5%

7.4

Design

4%

9.2

Connectivity

â–¼Worse than 52%
8.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.6/ 10
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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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★ Better than 96% of models

80%

8.6

Average grade

20%

8.4

Popularity

Grades by review (8)
5 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
★Better than 96%
?

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 reviewers say about the ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

Based on 5 · 3

Reviewers agree the cooling is excellent, but it's bulky and power-hungry, and they're split on its gaming performance.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

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 ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

44%

6.0

Performance

24%

6.1

Memory

12%

8.2

Power

11%

9.2

Features

5%

7.4

Design

4%

9.2

Connectivity

6.8
Reviews score
8.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

7.0

Price

7.3
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
15,340 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 15,340 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 52.7% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
8,832 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 8,832 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 51.8% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
23,296 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 23,296 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 54.5% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
11,437 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 11,437 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 53.5% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
21.75 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 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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What reviewers say
VRAM
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 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
Market range: <128 bit – >384 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
608.3 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 608.3 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 64.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
19,000 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k 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
Market range: <4 – >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
Market range: <1 – >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
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 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)
290 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 290 W, which is higher than that of 71.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.5% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
290 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 290 W under peak load, which is higher than 69.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
750 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 750 W PSU, which is higher than that of 65.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 16.8% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
340 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 340 W, which is higher than that of 81.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
290 W
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What reviewers say
Size
317.6x 117.6x 58.8 mm
Length
317.6 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 317.6 mm long, which is longer than 72.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Height
118 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 118 mm tall, which is shorter than 66.1% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.8% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2.5 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s, which is slimmer than 35.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 14.7% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,165 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,165 g, which is heavier than 58.8% of Graphics cards.
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What reviewers say

ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryFeaturesConnectivityPowerDesign
  • 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
  • 19.4% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.6/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 96% of models

    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    8.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (8)
    5 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.6 vs 7.2
  • 35.8% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (608.3 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    608.3 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.
  • 19.4% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.6/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 96% of models

    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    8.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (8)
    5 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.6 vs 7.2
  • 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
  • 35.8% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (608.3 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    608.3 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.
  • 7 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (118 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    118 mm vs 125 mm
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 34.9% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (290 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    290 W vs 215 W
  • 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
  • 12.8% lower sentiment score
    6.8 vs 7.8
  • 26.9% more expensive
    ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • More basic codec support
    This graphics card encodes more basic formats than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • No 3D output
    This graphics card does not support 3D output, the average graphics card does.
  • 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
  • 34.9% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (290 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    290 W vs 215 W
  • 54.5% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (340 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    340 W vs 220 W
  • 15.4% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (750 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    750 W vs 650 W
  • 8 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (43.4 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    43.4 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 35.4 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (317.6 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    317.6 mm vs 282.2 mm

Video reviews

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

9.5
Vortez
≈ estimated
06/09/2021
Hands-on review · cooler teardown and 1440p benchmarks
Verdict
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is a top pick, with a strong cooler and the fastest factory overclock.
9.0
Enoylity Technology
≈ estimated
06/03/2022
Short review · gaming and rendering tests
Verdict
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is one of the best cards you can buy right now for gaming and rendering at a reasonable price.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
techpowerup.com
✓ explicit
09/06/2021
Feature review · Custom ARGB card
Verdict
The Zotac RTX 3070 Ti AMP Holo is a fully unlocked Ampere card with faster memory and a flashy cooler, though it keeps the RTX 3070's 8GB of memory.
9.0
computerbild.de
✓ explicit
09/06/2021
Lab test · Fast 4K gaming
Verdict
The Zotac RTX 3070 Ti AMP Holo is fast in 4K, but it draws more power, gets loud in games and barely beats the RTX 3070 in Full HD.
9.0
connect-living.de
✓ explicit
25/11/2021
Lab test · 4K TV gaming
Verdict
The Zotac RTX 3070 Ti AMP Holo handles 4K on a living-room TV through HDMI 2.1, but most current games need lower detail settings to run smoothly.
9.2
geeknetic.es
✓ explicit
09/06/2021
Hands-on test · Lit-up custom card
Verdict
The Zotac RTX 3070 Ti AMP Holo is a flashy, strongly cooled card with faster memory, but it's long, power-hungry and only a slight step up.
9.0
tuttotech.net
≈ estimated
17/06/2021
Lab test · 1440p gaming
Verdict
The Zotac RTX 3070 Ti AMP Holo is a strong 1440p card that handles ray tracing well, though it's only 6 to 10 percent faster than the RTX 3070.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

  • Excellent 1440p and solid 4K gaming performance at 60fps+
  • Unique HoloBlack design and vibrant RGB lighting options
  • High factory overclocks on premium models like the AMP Extreme Holo
  • Effective cooling for memory temperatures thanks to large triple-fan designs
  • Includes additional power adapters for compatibility with older power supplies
  • Great for creative workflows and rendering tasks

What customers don't like about ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

  • Noticeably louder fan noise and reports of coil whine under load
  • High power consumption compared to the non-Ti version
  • Poor value-to-performance ratio over the standard RTX 3070
  • 8GB of VRAM is seen as a bottleneck for long-term future-proofing at 4K
  • Large physical size can make it difficult to fit in smaller PC cases
  • Mixed reports on customer support and RMA response times

Verdict

The Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is a high-performance graphics card built on NVIDIA's Ampere architecture, featuring 6,144 CUDA cores and 8GB of ultra-fast GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus. It offers an engine boost clock of up to 1800 MHz (on Trinity OC models) and a memory speed of 19 Gbps, supported by 2nd Gen Ray Tracing and 3rd Gen Tensor cores for advanced AI and cinematic rendering. Key pros include its robust IceStorm 2.0 cooling system with active fan control, vibrant Spectra 2.0 RGB lighting, and a durable metal backplate that enhances structural rigidity. However, notable cons include a high power draw rated up to 320W requiring at least a 750W power supply, and user reports of the card running hot under heavy loads or occupying significant space due to its 2.5-slot size.

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