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ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£180VRAM:8 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):180 W

ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 7 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

40%

5.3

Technical score

25%

8.4

Reviews score

25%

?

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

10%

9.5

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 64% 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–²Better than 86%
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 10
✕
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 80% of models
Score components

44%

3.6

Performance

24%

4.9

Memory

12%

8.0

Power

11%

7.2

Features

5%

9.1

Design

4%

8.3

Connectivity

â–¼Worse than 80%
8.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 85% of models

80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

8.3

Popularity

Grades by review (7)
5 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 2 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.
â–²Better than 85%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
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
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini

Based on 5 · 2

Reviewers love its effective cooling, compact design and high clock speeds, but overclocking headroom is limited and the lighting disappoints.
Praised
Criticised
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What owners say about the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini

Based on 196 owners sharing their experience in online comments

83%positive7%mixed10%negative

Owners value its lasting performance and overclocking headroom, while demanding newer games and high temperatures cause the main frustrations.

What owners dislike

  • Owners at 1440p or 3440x1440 see dips below 60 fps and stutters in demanding titles, and some find the card too weak for 4K.16
  • Blower-style and some aftermarket cards reach 80–90°C under load, and owners report that a repaste or better cooling lowers temperatures by up to 22°C.11
  • High prices weaken its value5
  • Overclocks above about +200 core and +400 memory can cause crashes, and some games such as Overwatch crash until the overclock is removed.4

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

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Technical Specifications of graphics card ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 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 80% of models
Score components:

44%

3.6

Performance

24%

4.9

Memory

12%

8.0

Power

11%

7.2

Features

5%

9.1

Design

4%

8.3

Connectivity

5.3
Reviews score
8.4
List score
?
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

7.8
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
7,153 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 7,153 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 80.3% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
0 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 0 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 83.1% of graphics cards and equal to 16.9% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
12,478 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 12,478 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 80.4% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
8,529 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 8,529 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 67.9% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
8.19 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 8.19 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is lower than that of 77.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% 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
HBM
This graphics card uses HBM memory, which is older than on 83.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% 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
256.3 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 256.3 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 79.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
8,000 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 8,000 MHz, which is slower than that of 86.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.6% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
3
This graphics card supports PCIe 3, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.1% 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
12.1
This graphics card supports DirectX 12.1, which is older than on 77.2% of graphics cards and equal to 4.5% 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
1.4
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 80.8% of graphics cards and equal to 13.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
8.1 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 65.3% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
180 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 180 W, which is lower than that of 57.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 5% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
180 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 180 W under peak load, which is lower than 60.8% of graphics cards and equal to 4.6% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
500 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 500 W PSU, which is lower than that of 75.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 8.8% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
216 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 216 W, which is lower than that of 52.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
180 W
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What reviewers say
Size
211x 125x 41 mm
Length
211 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 211 mm long, which is shorter than 86.3% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Height
125 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 125 mm tall, which is shorter than 48.8% of graphics cards and equal in height to 2.9% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 52.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 43.4% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,270 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,270 g, which is heavier than 64.5% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of Graphics cards.
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What reviewers say

ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini 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
  • 71.2 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (211 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    211 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 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
  • 16.7% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 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
    â–² Better than 85% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    5 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 2 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.
    8.4 vs 7.2
  • 14.4% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2002 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    2,002 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 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
  • 16.7% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 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
    â–² Better than 85% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    5 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 2 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.
    8.4 vs 7.2
  • 21.8% higher sentiment score
    9.5 vs 7.8
  • 2.89x cheaper
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini is cheaper than the average graphics card (£180 vs £520).
    £180 vs £520
  • 5.2% better value for money
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has better value for money than the average graphics card (7.8 vs 7.4).
    7.8 vs 7.41
  • 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
  • 14.4% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2002 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    2,002 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.
  • 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
  • 16.3% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (180 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    180 W vs 215 W
  • 71.2 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (211 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    211 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 32.8% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,683 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,683 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 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
  • 21 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (19 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    19 vs 40
  • 3.2x larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    16 nm vs 5 nm
  • 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
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 32.8% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,683 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,683 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 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
  • 21 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (19 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    19 vs 40
  • 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
  • 33.2% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (107.7 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    107.7 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 32.3% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (255.8 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    255.8 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 63.8% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (8.2 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    8.19 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 16.3% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,607 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,607 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 6 years older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2017 vs 2023).
    November 2017
    2017 vs 2023
  • 44.9% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (12,478 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    12,478 points vs 22,638 points
  • 51.6% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (7,153 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    7,153 points vs 14,779 points
  • 32 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (152 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    152 vs 184
  • 99.6% lower FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (0.1 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
    0.13 TFLOPS vs 29.5 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
  • 57.9% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (8,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    8,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 42.8% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (256.3 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    256.3 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 KB vs 128 KB). The average graphics card has 128 KB L1 cache.
    48 KB vs 128 KB
  • 3.2x larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    16 nm vs 5 nm
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No ray tracing
    This graphics card does not support ray tracing, 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 vs 4
  • No AI upscalers
    This graphics card does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    This graphics card does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • No DirectStorage support
    This graphics card does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
  • No Resizable BAR
    This graphics card does not support Resizable BAR, while the average graphics card does. 76.4% of Graphics cards support it.
  • Older DirectX version
    This graphics card supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12.1 vs 12 Ultimate).
    12.1 vs 12 Ultimate
  • 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.
  • Older FSR version
    This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (1 vs 3.1).
    1 vs 3.1
  • 68.6% fewer transistors
    This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (7,200 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 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.
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1a).
    2.0b vs 2.1a
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    This graphics card supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
    1 vs 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
  • 62.5% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (8.1 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps.
    8.1 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • No fan stop
    This graphics card does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 34 dB noisier at idle
    This graphics card has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (34 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
    34 dB vs 0 dB
  • 3.6 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (39 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    39 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.

Video reviews

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

9.0
Tech of Tomorrow
≈ estimated
24/02/2018
Hands-on review · overclocking, temperature and game tests
Verdict
The ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini is a well built mini card worth buying once prices return to normal.
8.0
Shahzeeq Shahren
≈ estimated
05/01/2018
Hands-on comparison · temperatures and performance versus a triple-fan card
Verdict
The ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini is more than enough for 1080p or 1440p gaming and small builds, though overclocking is limited.
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
phoronix.com
≈ estimated
09/11/2017
Linux benchmarks · Compact card
Verdict
The ZOTAC GTX 1070 Ti Mini suits small Linux gaming builds, staying cool and quiet while often beating the Radeon RX Vega 64 in Vulkan and OpenGL tests.
9.1
realhardwarereviews.com
✓ explicit
05/09/2018
Gaming test · Compact card
Verdict
The ZOTAC GTX 1070 Ti Mini is a small card that runs cool, sits about 8% behind a GTX 1080 in most games, and suits compact builds.
8.0
techporn.ph
✓ explicit
03/01/2018
Lab test · Compact card
Verdict
The ZOTAC GTX 1070 Ti Mini is a small card that stays cool and quiet, so it suits small PCs, though its power draw is only average.
8.5
latam.ign.com
✓ explicit
23/01/2018
Hands-on test · Compact card
Verdict
The ZOTAC GTX 1070 Ti Mini is a compact card with strong performance from Full HD to 4K and virtual reality, but its small size limits overclocking.
8.5
latam.ign.com
✓ explicit
23/01/2018
Hands-on test · Compact card
Verdict
The ZOTAC GTX 1070 Ti Mini is a compact card with strong performance from Full HD to 4K and virtual reality, but its small size limits overclocking.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini

  • Ultra-compact form factor (approx. 8 inches) ideal for Mini-ITX or SFF builds.
  • Strong 1440p gaming performance that rivals full-sized 1070 Ti models.
  • Impressive overclocking potential for a mini card, often reaching 1900MHz+.
  • Efficient IceStorm cooling system that keeps temperatures stable under load.
  • Solid build quality featuring a metal backplate for added protection and aesthetics.
  • Only requires a single 8-pin power connector, simplifying cable management.

What customers don't like about ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini

  • Frequent reports of noticeable coil whine during graphically intensive tasks.
  • Fans can become significantly loud when spinning at high speeds (60-80% load).
  • Lack of '0dB technology' means fans may run constantly even at idle (minimum 40% speed).
  • Single 8-pin power delivery may limit absolute peak overclocking compared to triple-fan cards.
  • Some users report fan reliability issues, such as developing clicking sounds over time.
  • Minimalist design with basic blue lighting may feel lackluster for RGB enthusiasts.

Verdict

The Zotac GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini is a high-performance, super-compact graphics card based on the NVIDIA Pascal architecture, featuring 2,432 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus. It operates with a base clock of 1,607 MHz and a boost clock of 1,683 MHz, utilizing an IceStorm cooling system with dual fans and four 6mm copper heat pipes to maintain thermal efficiency within its small 211mm frame. Main pros include its space-saving design that fits 99% of existing systems, suitability for mini-ITX builds, and solid 1440p gaming performance with support for up to four displays via three DisplayPort 1.4, one HDMI 2.0b, and one DL-DVI-D port. However, it requires a single 8-pin power connector for its 180W TDP and may have more limited overclocking headroom and slightly higher operating temperatures compared to larger triple-fan editions due to its reduced heatsink surface area.

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