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ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Super Trinity OC review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£550VRAM:12 GBMemory bus width:192 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):220 W

ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Super Trinity OC Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 4 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Super Trinity OC
7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 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%

7.8

Technical score

25%

8.2

Reviews score

25%

?

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

10%

9.0

Sentiment score

▲Better than 70% of graphics cards
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 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
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Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

7.6

Price

▲Better than 86%
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 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%

7.7

Performance

24%

6.5

Memory

12%

8.6

Power

11%

9.7

Features

5%

7.5

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity

▲Better than 64%
8.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.2/ 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%

8.0

Popularity

Grades by review (4)
4 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 69%
?

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 reviewers say about the ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Super Trinity OC

Based on 4

Reviewers mostly find it quiet under load, but the bulky card size is the main drawback for many builds.
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Technical Specifications of graphics card ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Super Trinity OC

Technical score
Technical score
7.8/ 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%

7.7

Performance

24%

6.5

Memory

12%

8.6

Power

11%

9.7

Features

5%

7.5

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity

7.8
Reviews score
8.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 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%

7.9

Overall score

30%

7.6

Price

7.8
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
22,809 points
This graphics card scores 22,809 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 73.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
14,500 points
This graphics card scores 14,500 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 69.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
30,564 points
This graphics card scores 30,564 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 72.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.8% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
17,048 points
This graphics card scores 17,048 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 67.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
35.91 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 35.91 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is higher than that of 67.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% 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
25.92 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 25.92 Gbps, which is faster than on 51.7% of graphics cards and equal to 4.3% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
220 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 220 W, which is higher than that of 50.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.2% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
220 W
This graphics card draws 220 W under peak load, which is lower than 47.8% 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
242 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 242 W, which is higher than that of 54.2% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
220 W
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What reviewers say
Size
306.8x 119.4x 58.5 mm
Length
306.8 mm
This graphics card is 306.8 mm long, which is longer than 66.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.3% 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
2.5 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
1,081 g
This graphics card weighs 1,081 g, which is heavier than 53.8% of Graphics cards.
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What reviewers say

ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Super Trinity OC vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryFeaturesConnectivityPowerDesign
  • Supports ECC memory
    This graphics card supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 16 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (56 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    56 vs 40
  • 16 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (56 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    56 vs 40
  • 46.7% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (554.4 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    554.4 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 80 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (224 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    224 vs 144
  • 58.9% higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (35.9 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    35.91 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 13.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 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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    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.2 vs 7.2
  • 16 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (80 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    80 vs 64
  • 13.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.2 vs 7.2
  • 15.4% higher sentiment score
    9.0 vs 7.8
  • 5.8% better value for money
    ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Super Trinity OC has better value for money than the average graphics card (7.85 vs 7.4).
    7.85 vs 7.41
  • 16 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (56 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    56 vs 40
  • 16 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (56 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    56 vs 40
  • 46.7% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (554.4 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    554.4 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 80 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (224 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    224 vs 144
  • 58.9% higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (35.9 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    35.91 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 16 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (80 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    80 vs 64
  • 40 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (224 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    224 vs 184
  • 24.2% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (200.4 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    200.4 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 35% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (30,564 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    30,564 points vs 22,638 points
  • 54.3% higher gaming score
    This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (22,809 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    22,809 points vs 14,779 points
  • 58.5% higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (14,500 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    14,500 points vs 9,148 points
  • Supports ECC memory
    This graphics card supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2x larger L2 cache
    This graphics card has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (48 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    48 MB vs 24 MB
  • 12x more Infinity Cache
    This graphics card has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (48 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
    48 MB vs 4 MB
  • 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
  • 6.6 dB quieter under load
    This graphics card has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (28.8 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    28.8 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 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
  • 24.6 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (306.8 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    306.8 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 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
  • 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 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
  • 24.6 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (306.8 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    306.8 mm vs 282.2 mm

Video reviews

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

Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.5
thefpsreview.com
✓ explicit
16/01/2024
Hands-on test · Overclocking potential
Verdict
The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER Trinity Black Edition is a large triple-fan card at standard clocks, but its cooling leaves plenty of headroom for overclocking.
8.0
xda-developers.com
✓ explicit
17/01/2024
Hands-on test · 1440p gaming
Verdict
The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER Trinity Black Edition is a reliable 1440p card that fits small cases well, but it gets loud under load.
7.0
hardwareand.co
≈ estimated
06/02/2024
Lab test · Sustained 1440p gaming
Verdict
The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER Trinity Black Edition runs 1440p games without problems, but its clock speed drops as the card heats up during long sessions.
9.5
elchapuzasinformatico.com
≈ estimated
26/01/2024
Lab test · Triple-fan cooling
Verdict
The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER Trinity Black Edition stays almost silent under load and runs at standard clock speeds, but needs a roomy case.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Super Trinity OC

  • Exceptional cooling performance with temperatures often staying between 67°C and 71°C under load.
  • Quiet operation, with some users reporting it is quieter than previous generation dual-fan cards.
  • Strong performance for 1440p and ray-tracing gaming, comparable to an overclocked RTX 4070 Ti.
  • Solid build quality featuring a stylish metal backplate with air pass-through.
  • Includes helpful accessories like a magnetic GPU support stand.
  • High energy efficiency and support for advanced features like DLSS 3.5.

What customers don't like about ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Super Trinity OC

  • Large physical footprint; as a triple-slot card, it may require significant clearance in smaller cases.
  • Visible internal cables on top of the GPU that some users feel are poorly routed and detract from the aesthetic.
  • Bright lighting on some non-RGB variants that can be difficult to dim or control via software.
  • The 12VHPWR power adapter can stick out quite a bit, making cable management tighter in some builds.
  • Slightly higher power consumption (220W TGP) compared to the base non-Super RTX 4070.

Verdict

The ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Super Trinity OC is a high-performance graphics card built on the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 7,168 CUDA cores and a factory-overclocked boost clock of 2,505 MHz. It comes equipped with 12GB of fast GDDR6X VRAM on a 192-bit bus, delivering an effective memory speed of 21 Gbps and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth to excel at 1440p gaming with DLSS 3.5 and ray tracing support. Main pros include its efficient IceStorm 2.0 triple-fan cooling system that maintains low temperatures and quiet operation, along with a rigid metal backplate and customizable SPECTRA RGB lighting. However, its large 307mm length and 3-slot thickness may not fit in smaller cases, and the 12GB VRAM capacity might be considered a limiting factor for some future 4K workloads compared to higher-tier models.

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