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  • Avg. price: ~£180
  • VRAM: 8 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 180 W

ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini 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.

5.3

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

5.3

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
5.3

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

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

Score components:

44.0%

3.6

Performance

24.0%

4.9

Memory

12.0%

8.0

Power & Cooling

11.0%

7.3

Platform & Features

5.0%

9.1

Design

4.0%

8.3

Connectivity & Media

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 3.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.1

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.5
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    20.0%

    2.1

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.2
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    2.1

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    10.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.0
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    2.1

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    15.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.1
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    2.1

    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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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £180

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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.

Technical Specifications of graphics card ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

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

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

5.3
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has a technical score of 5.32 points, which is lower than that of 79.4% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.3

Overall score

40.0%

9.6

Price

6.6
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.6 points, which is lower than 73.5% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

7,153 points
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini scores 7,153 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 80.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

0 points
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini scores 0 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 83.2% of graphics cards and equal to 16.8% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

12,478 points
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini scores 12,478 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 80.5% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

8,529 points
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini scores 8,529 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 68.1% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

8.19 TFLOPS
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini delivers 8.19 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 78.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

8 GB
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

HBM
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini uses HBM memory, which is older than on 84.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

256 bit
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.9% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

256.3 GB/s
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini reaches 256.3 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 79.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.5% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

3.0
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.7% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

12.1
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini supports DirectX 12.1, which is older than on 77.4% of graphics cards and equal to 4.4% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 80.6% of graphics cards and equal to 13.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

8.1 Gbps
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 65% of graphics cards and equal to 22.7% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

180 W
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has a TDP of 180 W, which is lower than that of 58.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.1% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

180 W
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini draws 180 W under peak load, which is lower than 61.4% of graphics cards and equal to 3.9% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

500 W
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini recommends a 500 W PSU, which is lower than that of 75.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 8.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

216 W
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has a board power limit of 216 W, which is lower than that of 53.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.2% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

180 W
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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

211 x 125 x 41 mm
Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

211 mm
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini is 211 mm long, which is shorter than 86.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

125 mm
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini is 125 mm tall, which is shorter than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in height to 2.9% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2 slot/s
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

1,270 g
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini weighs 1,270 g, which is heavier than 63.7% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini vs the average graphics card

  • 74 mm shorter card length
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini is shorter than the average graphics card (211 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini is shorter than the average graphics card (211 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.211 mm vs 285 mm
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini 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.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini 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
  • 14.4% faster VRAM clock
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini 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.
    What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
    When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.

    Importance: LOW

    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini 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.2002 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini 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.
    What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
    When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini 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
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini 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.
    What it is: Maximum number of GPUs supported in a multi-GPU setup
    When it matters: When you are planning a rendering or compute setup with more than one card.

    Importance: LOW

    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini 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
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    What it is: Number of DVI display outputs available
    When it matters: When you still use an older monitor that depends on DVI.

    Importance: LOW

    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA SLI or AMD CrossFire multi-GPU setup
    When it matters: When you still run legacy multi-GPU gaming or rendering workflows.

    Importance: LOW

    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2.94x cheaper
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini is cheaper than the average graphics card (£180 vs £530).
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini is cheaper than the average graphics card (£180 vs £530).£180 vs £530
  • 14.4% faster VRAM clock
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini 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 more GPUs supported
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini 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.
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini 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.
  • 16.3% lower TDP
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (180 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 74 mm shorter card length
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini is shorter than the average graphics card (211 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini 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.

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Overall
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 32.8% lower boost clock speed
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini 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.
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
  • 21 fewer compute units
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (19 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
  • 34% lower pixel rate
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (107.7 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
  • 32.9% lower texture rate
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (255.8 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
  • 63.7% lower FP32 performance
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (8.2 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 16.3% lower base clock speed
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini 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.
  • 44.9% lower PassMark score
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (12,478 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
  • 51.3% lower gaming score
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (7,153 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
  • 32 fewer TMUs
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (152 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 99.6% lower FP16 performance
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (0.1 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
  • 64.4% lower compute throughput
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (8.2 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 57.9% slower memory speed
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini 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.
  • 42.8% lower memory bandwidth
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini 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.
  • 91.7% smaller L2 cache
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
  • 62.5% smaller L1 cache
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (48 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 3.2x larger process node
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini 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.
  • No DLSS support
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No ray tracing
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • No AI upscalers
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
  • 6 older
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini was released earlier than the average graphics card (2017 vs 2023).
    November 2017
  • No mesh shaders
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • No DirectStorage support
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
  • Worse SAM support
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • Older encoder generation
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (6 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • Older DirectX version
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12.1 vs 12 Ultimate).
  • Older shader model
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.4 vs 6.8).
  • No sampler feedback
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • Older FSR version
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (1 vs 3.1).
  • 68.6% fewer transistors
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (7,200 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
  • No AV1 encoding
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
  • Narrower decode codec support
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini 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).
  • Older HDMI version
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Narrower encode codec support
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • Older HDCP version
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
  • Older NVDEC generation
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (3 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
  • 1 fewer fans
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • No dual BIOS
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • No fan stop
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 34 dB noisier at idle
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini 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.
  • 3.6 dB noisier under load
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini 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.
  • No RGB lighting
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 32.8% lower boost clock speed
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini 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.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini 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.1683 MHz vs 2505 MHz
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini 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
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini 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.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini 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
  • 21 fewer compute units
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (19 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (19 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.19 vs 40
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini 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
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • No DLSS support
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA DLSS upscaling technology
    When it matters: When you play NVIDIA-supported games and want better frame rates at higher settings.

    Importance: LOW

    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No ray tracing
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Hardware support for real-time ray tracing effects
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows and want to avoid buying a card that only handles traditional raster graphics well.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
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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 dislike 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.

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02/01/2018
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Zotac GTX 1070 Ti Mini Review and Benchmarks - HubPages
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05/09/2018
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Zotac GTX 1070Ti Mini - Real Hardware Reviews
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phoronix.com
09/11/2017
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Zotac GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini Is A Powerful Yet Small Graphics Card For Linux
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techporn.ph
03/01/2018
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ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Mini Review - TechPorn
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computerbase.de
02/11/2017
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