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ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Amp Extreme Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Amp Extreme

5.7/10

▼Worse than 78% of graphics cards

6.9

▼Worse than 65%

5.4

▼Worse than 79%

8.9

▲Better than 81%

3.0
Gaming
Gaming
3.0/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for gaming performance.
When it matters
When you want to play demanding mobile games, 3D titles, or run graphics-intensive apps smoothly.
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45.0%
1.9
Floating-point performance
25.0%
4.9
VRAM
20.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
5.4
Video editing
Video editing
5.4/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for video editing performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific video editing needs.
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35.0%
7.0
AV1 encode
30.0%
4.9
VRAM
20.0%
1.9
Floating-point performance
15.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
3.1
1080p
1080p
3.1/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for 1080p performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1080p needs.
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Score components
55.0%
1.9
Floating-point performance
25.0%
4.9
VRAM
10.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
2.9
1440p
1440p
2.9/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for 1440p performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1440p needs.
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Score components
50.0%
1.9
Floating-point performance
30.0%
4.9
VRAM
15.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
3.0
4K
4K
3.0/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for 4k performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 4k needs.
Score distribution
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Score components
40.0%
1.9
Floating-point performance
35.0%
4.9
VRAM
20.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Technical Specifications of graphics card ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Amp Extreme

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Performance

3.6

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Memory

5.1

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VRAM

Memory type

GDDR5

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Platform & Features

7.9

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Connectivity & Media

8.3

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Power & Cooling

9.1

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Power consumption while under peak load

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PCIe power spec

250 W

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Design

6.0

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ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Amp Extreme vs the average graphics card

Why is ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Amp Extreme better than the average graphics card?

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Supports ECC memory
This graphics card supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
23.1% lower PSU requirement
This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
500 W vs 650 W
17.3% faster VRAM clock
This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2052 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
2,052 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
2 more GPUs supported
This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
2 vs 0
1 more DVI outputs
This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
1 vs 0
Supports NVLink
This graphics card supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
10.9% higher user score
User score
8.9/ 10
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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.
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ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Amp Extreme
the average graphics card
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Amp Extreme has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.87 vs 8.000).
8.87 vs 8
Supports multi-GPU linking
This graphics card supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.

10.9% higher user score
User score
8.9/ 10
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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.
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ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Amp Extreme
the average graphics card
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Amp Extreme has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.87 vs 8.000).
8.87 vs 8
3.12x cheaper
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Amp Extreme is cheaper than the average graphics card (£170 vs £530).
£170 vs £530
2.15x more popular
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Amp Extreme is more popular than the average graphics card (9.04 vs 4.2).
9.04 vs 4.22

Supports ECC memory
This graphics card supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
17.3% faster VRAM clock
This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2052 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
2,052 MHz vs 1,750 MHz

2 more GPUs supported
This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
2 vs 0
Supports multi-GPU linking
This graphics card supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
Supports NVLink
This graphics card supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.

1 more DVI outputs
This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
1 vs 0

23.1% lower PSU requirement
This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
500 W vs 650 W

Why is ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Amp Extreme worse than the average graphics card?

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40 fewer ray tracing cores
This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
0 vs 40
3.2x larger process node
This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
16 nm vs 5 nm
25 fewer compute units
This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (15 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
15 vs 40
26.7% lower boost clock speed
This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1835 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
1,835 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
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
No DLSS support
This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
144 fewer AI cores
This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
0 vs 144
56.8% slower memory speed
This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (8208 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
8,208 MHz vs 19,000 MHz

4.3% worse value for money
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Amp Extreme has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.9 vs 7.2).
6.9 vs 7.2

40 fewer ray tracing cores
This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
0 vs 40
25 fewer compute units
This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (15 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
15 vs 40
26.7% lower boost clock speed
This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1835 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
1,835 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
144 fewer AI cores
This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
0 vs 144
48.6% lower texture rate
This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (195.8 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
195.8 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
64 fewer TMUs
This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (120 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
120 vs 184
72.2% lower FP32 performance
This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (6.3 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
6.27 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
36% lower pixel rate
This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (104.4 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
104.4 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
15% lower base clock speed
This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1632 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
1,632 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
86.9% lower ray tracing score
This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (1200 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
1,200 points vs 9,166 points
40.4% lower PassMark score
This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (13508 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
13,508 points vs 22,653 points
52.6% lower gaming score
This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (6960 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
6,960 points vs 14,678.5 points
99.6% lower FP16 performance
This graphics card has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (0.1 TFLOPS vs 29.7 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
0.11 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS
2,432 fewer FP32 units
This graphics card has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (1920 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
1,920 vs 4,352
69.3% lower compute throughput
This graphics card has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (7.1 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
7.05 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS
41.8% lower compute score
This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (7026 points vs 12074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12074 points.
7,026 points vs 12,074 points
54.2% lower FP64 performance
This graphics card has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.2 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
0.22 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS

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
56.8% slower memory speed
This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (8208 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
8,208 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
41.4% lower memory bandwidth
This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (262.7 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
262.7 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
91.7% smaller L2 cache
This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
2 MB vs 24 MB
62.5% smaller L1 cache
This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (48 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
48 vs 128

3.2x larger process node
This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
16 nm vs 5 nm
No DLSS support
This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
Older PCIe version
This graphics card supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4).
3.0 vs 4.0
7 older
This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2016 vs 2023).
June 2016
2,016 vs 2,023
No mesh shaders
This graphics card does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
No vs yes
Worse SAM support
This graphics card offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
Older DirectX version
This graphics card supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
12 vs 12 Ultimate
Older encoder generation
This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (6 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
6 vs 8
Older shader model
This graphics card supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.4 vs 6.8).
6.4 vs 6.8
No sampler feedback
This graphics card does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
No vs yes
68.6% fewer transistors
This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (7200 million vs 22900 million). The average graphics card has 22900 million transistors.
7,200 million vs 22,900 million

No AV1 encoding
This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
No vs yes
No AV1 decoding
This graphics card does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
No DSC support
This graphics card does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
No vs yes
Older DisplayPort version
This graphics card supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
1.4 vs 1.4a
Narrower decode codec support
This graphics card supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
H.264/H.265/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1
Older HDMI version
This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
2.0b vs 2.1
Narrower encode codec support
This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support 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
Older HDCP version
This graphics card supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
2.2 vs 2.3
Older NVDEC generation
This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (3 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
3 vs 6

16.3% higher TDP
This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (250 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
250 W vs 215 W

23 mm higher card profile
This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (148 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
148 mm vs 125 mm
40 mm longer card length
This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (325 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
325 mm vs 285 mm
37.1% heavier card weight
This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (1400 g vs 1021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1021 g.
1,400 g vs 1,021 g

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realhardwarereviews.com

15/11/2018

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Zotac AMP Extreme GTX 1070 Review

The Real Hardware Reviews article evaluates the Zotac AMP! Extreme GTX 1070, positioning it as a premium, highly engineered graphics card tailored for enthusiasts who want maximum performance out of the Pascal architecture. A major pro highlighted in the review is its top-tier factory overclock, pushing the base clock to 1632 MHz, boost to 1835 MHz, and uniquely overclocking the GDDR5 memory to 8.2 GHz. This hardware prowess is backed by an exceptionally robust 2.5-slot custom cooling solution using three fans and a specialized "Power Boost" supercapacitor on the backplate, which eliminates voltage ripple and ensures highly stable performance during aggressive manual overclocking sessions. The review notes that the card operates incredibly cool, quiet, and can be manually pushed past 2.0 GHz to deliver performance that rivals a standard GTX 1070 Ti. However, the review details several notable cons, starting with its steep launch price of $430 USD, which makes it a harder value proposition to justify compared to its cheaper sibling, the standard Zotac AMP! Edition. Structurally, its massive footprint requires considerable physical space, yet its rear I/O layout...

hothardware.com

08/11/2016

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ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 AMP! Extreme Review - Page 7

The Zotac GeForce GTX 1070 AMP! Extreme is characterized as an exceptionally fast, over-the-top graphics card that consistently outpaces the reference Founder's Edition, closing the performance gap to the GTX 1080 through aggressive factory-overclocked speeds. The review highlights its strong manual overclocking potential—approaching 2.1GHz—along with a robust triple-fan cooler that ensures silence at idle. However, the card features a massive, "monstrous" design that demands three full expansion slots, restricting its suitability for standard chassis. Furthermore, while efficient, the heavy overclock and large cooler lead to higher power consumption and increased fan noise under full load compared to some competitors.

windowscentral.com

21/02/2017

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ZOTAC's GTX 1070 AMP! Extreme GPU benchmarks

The ZOTAC GTX 1070 AMP! Extreme is a highly capable graphics card designed to deliver excellent performance for 1080p and 1440p gaming configurations. Tested on a system featuring an Intel Core i5-6400 processor and 16GB of RAM, the GPU handled modern, intensive titles with impressive stability. In highly optimized titles like DOOM, the card showcased outstanding power, maintaining frame rates well above 77 FPS even at 1440p with maximum settings. It also held strong in Grand Theft Auto 5 and Rise of the Tomb Raider, consistently hovering around or above the fluid 60 FPS baseline at both tested resolutions, making it a stellar investment if you plan to upgrade to a 1440p monitor. Pros & Cons Pros: Exceptional 1080p performance, superb 1440p capabilities on maximum settings, and flawlessly smooth framerates in well-optimized titles like DOOM. Cons: Notable framerate drops below 60 FPS under intense loads in The Witcher 3, severe performance struggles in poorly optimized games like Total War: Attila (where it dipped below 50 FPS at 1080p), and a lack of native power to handle 4K gaming without significantly...

techporn.ph

08/02/2017

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ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 AMP! Extreme Review - TechPorn

The ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 AMP! Extreme is a gargantuan, factory-overclocked graphics card designed for top-end performance and smooth gameplay at 1440p and entry-level 4K resolutions. Built with an 8-phase power design and a massive triple-slot cooler featuring three 90mm fans, it maintains highly balanced thermals and noise levels, reaching a maximum temperature of just 61.9°C and a quiet 38.3dBA under full load. The card features exceptionally sturdy construction with a thick die-casted metal shroud and an integrated backplate to protect the heavy PCB from bending. Additionally, it offers broad connectivity with five display outputs and delivers great value at its 25,000 PHP MSRP, especially when backed by a 5-year extended warranty upon registration. Despite its stellar performance, the graphics card has a few notable drawbacks, primarily concerning its massive physical footprint and aesthetics. Measuring nearly 13 inches in length and weighing significantly, users must carefully check their PC case clearance before purchasing as it can still cause minor PCB sagging. Power consumption is also high, requiring two 8-pin power connectors rated for a 250W power draw. Finally, the ZOTAC...

hothardware.com

08/11/2016

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ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 AMP! Extreme Review

The ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 AMP! Extreme Edition is an heavily modified, factory-overclocked graphics card built on NVIDIA’s efficient 16nm Pascal architecture. Utilizing the GP104 GPU with 1,920 CUDA cores, this model pushes performance boundaries beyond the reference Founders Edition by raising the base clock to 1632MHz, the boost clock to 1835MHz, and the 8GB of GDDR5 memory to an effective speed of 8208MHz. To support this aggressive overclocking, ZOTAC overhauled the power delivery system by replacing the standard single 8-pin power connector with dual 8-pin feeds and additional filtering capacitors, driving the rated thermal design power (TDP) up to 250 watts. It retains standard reference connectivity options, offering three DisplayPorts, one HDMI 2.0b port, and one dual-link DVI output to support multi-monitor setups or VR headsets. A major advantage of this card is its highly effective "Ice Storm" cooling system, featuring six copper heatpipes, a massive aluminum heatsink, and three 90mm dual-blade EKO fans that spin down entirely during idle periods to eliminate unnecessary noise. Aesthetic appeal is enhanced by customizable "Spectra" lighting and structural rigidity provided by the...

hardwarecanucks.com

18/08/2016

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The Zotac GTX 1070 AMP! Extreme Review

The Zotac GTX 1070 AMP! Extreme is a massive, high-performance graphics card designed for maximum cooling and speed out of the box. Built with a completely custom PCB and an updated triple-slot Icestorm cooler, it stands out by being one of the few cards to feature factory-overclocked GDDR5 memory alongside an aggressive core clock that stabilizes at 1974MHz without manual tuning. In terms of performance, it consistently delivers roughly 10% faster in-game framerates compared to NVIDIA’s Founders Edition. Overclocking enthusiasts will appreciate that Zotac offers a higher power limit slider of 120% to bypass standard NVIDIA limits, allowing the card to reliably reach 2088MHz on the core and 9396MHz on the memory. Pros and Cons Pros: Exceptional thermal management keeps temperatures extremely low and controlled. The acoustics are incredibly quiet under load, and the fans shut off entirely during idle or low-load tasks below 70°C. It delivers excellent out-of-the-box performance and provides more power overhead for overclocking than its competitors. Cons: Its massive physical size—measuring nearly 13 inches in length and taking up three expansion slots—will make it difficult to...

hardware-mag.de

16/09/2016

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Test: ZOTAC GTX 1070 AMP! Extreme Review

The Hardware-Magazin review evaluates the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 AMP! Extreme, a highly customized graphics card built on Nvidia's 16-nm FinFET Pascal architecture and equipped with 8 GB of GDDR5 memory. The testing highlights its remarkable gaming capabilities, showcasing very strong 3D performance that is ideally suited for smooth gaming at WQHD or immersive Ultra-HD (UHD) resolutions. This massive performance is driven by its extreme, aggressive out-of-the-box factory overclocking, making it significantly faster than standard baseline designs. Additionally, the review praises the card's high energy efficiency, robust feature variety, flexible connection choices, and custom visual flair via the intuitive FireStorm software and customizable Spectra LED lighting system. These outstanding qualities collectively earned the graphics card the publication's prestigious "Editor's Choice Award". Despite its high praise, the review points out clear drawbacks regarding the card's affordability and market position. Priced at roughly 500 Euros at the time of testing, it demands a noticeable financial premium that positions it only in the middle of the pack for overall price-to-performance value. Though it serves as a more affordable alternative to the enthusiast-tier 800-Euro...

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What we like about ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Amp Extreme

High out-of-the-box clock speeds and strong factory overclock
Excellent cooling performance with IceStorm system keeping temperatures low under load
Operates quietly, with fans entering a 'freeze' mode at idle for silent operation
Solid build quality featuring a metal shroud and 'Carbon ExoArmor' backplate
Vibrant and customisable 'Spectra' RGB lighting system
Generous 5-year warranty (after registration) provided by Zotac
Significant overclocking headroom due to dual 8-pin power connectors and custom PCB

What we don't like about ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Amp Extreme

Massive physical footprint (325mm length) requiring 2.5 to 3 expansion slots
Extremely heavy (1.4kg), which may cause GPU sag or require extra motherboard support
Higher power consumption compared to reference models due to triple-fan setup and overclock
May not fit in many mid-sized or compact PC cases
Software limitations in Firestorm can restrict the full range of RGB customisation
Price premium makes it more expensive than many other custom GTX 1070 variants

Verdict

The Zotac GeForce GTX 1070 Amp Extreme is a flagship Pascal-based graphics card featuring a significant factory overclock with a 1632 MHz base and 1835 MHz boost clock, paired with 8GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit interface. Built for high-performance 1440p gaming, it utilizes the massive triple-fan IceStorm cooling system, a wraparound metallic ExoArmor backplate, and dual 8-pin power connectors for enhanced overclocking stability. Main pros include its class-leading out-of-the-box speeds, exceptionally low load temperatures, and quiet operation thanks to 'Freeze' technology that stops fans during low load. However, its 'brutish' three-slot thickness and 325mm length make it difficult to fit in smaller cases, and its significant weight often requires additional bracket support to prevent motherboard sag.

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