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ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£550VRAM:8 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):220 W

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 19 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

6.6

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%

6.6

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 55% of graphics cards
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

7.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 54%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 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
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Score components

44%

5.7

Performance

24%

5.6

Memory

12%

7.9

Power

11%

9.2

Features

5%

8.2

Design

4%

9.2

Connectivity

â–¼Worse than 59%
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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â–² Better than 85% of models

80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

9.0

Popularity

Grades by review (19)
10 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 9 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
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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What reviewers say about the ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge

Based on 10 · 9

Reviewers like its compact size, strong gaming performance and cool temperatures, but complain it was hard to find in stock.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge

Based on 206 owners sharing their experience in online comments

59%positive11%mixed30%negative

Owners praise its fast gaming performance, while limited video memory and weaker high-resolution performance cause the biggest frustrations.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say the 8GB of VRAM runs out in some games and mods, causing stutter or lower settings, and worry it limits future headroom at 1440p and higher.7
  • Some owners report frame rates lower than expected in certain games, like Warzone and Apex at low settings, and a few say it barely beat their older cards.5
  • Owners say 4K at maximum settings gives only about 30 to 80 fps in demanding games, so they lower settings or accept 30 fps in some titles.4
  • Some owners report temperatures near 80 to 93 °C under heavy load, usually when fan curves are poor, and fixing fan speeds in software brings them down.4

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

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Technical Specifications of graphics card ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

44%

5.7

Performance

24%

5.6

Memory

12%

7.9

Power

11%

9.2

Features

5%

8.2

Design

4%

9.2

Connectivity

6.6
Reviews score
8.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

7.6

Price

7.4
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
13,489 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 13,489 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 54.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
8,080 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 8,080 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 57.9% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
22,157 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 22,157 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 54.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
11,051 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 11,051 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 56.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
20.31 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 20.31 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is lower than that of 56.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.7% 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
GDDR6
This graphics card uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% 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
448 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 448 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 41.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11.8% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
14,000 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 14,000 MHz, which is slower than that of 69.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 50.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 24.1% of graphics cards and equal to 75.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.8% of graphics cards and equal to 77.2% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.8% of graphics cards and equal to 79.2% of graphics cards.
vendor-name or prompt-tail contamination removed; Vulkan version unresolved.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21.7% of graphics cards and equal to 76% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.3% of graphics cards and equal to 46.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
32.4 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 32.4 Gbps, which is faster than on 56.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.9% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
220 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 220 W, which is higher than that of 50.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.2% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
220 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 220 W under peak load, which is lower than 47.8% of graphics cards and equal to 3.6% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
650 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 650 W PSU, which is lower than that of 39.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
240 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 240 W, which is higher than that of 52.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
220 W
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What reviewers say
Size
231.9x 141.3x 41.5 mm
Length
231.9 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 231.9 mm long, which is shorter than 80.4% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Height
141.3 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 141.3 mm tall, which is taller than 86.8% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.1% 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
998 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 998 g, which is lighter than 54.3% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.7% of Graphics cards.
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What reviewers say

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge vs the average graphics card

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  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (256 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    256 bit vs 192 bit
  • 32 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    96 vs 64
  • 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%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    9.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (19)
    10 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 9 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
  • 50.3 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (231.9 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    231.9 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
  • Supports LHR limiting
    This graphics card supports an LHR limiter, while the average graphics card does not. 7.5% of Graphics cards support one.
  • 40 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (184 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    184 vs 144
  • 6 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (46 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    46 vs 40
  • 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%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    9.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (19)
    10 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 9 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
  • 32 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    96 vs 64
  • 40 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (184 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    184 vs 144
  • 6 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (46 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    46 vs 40
  • 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
  • Supports LHR limiting
    This graphics card supports an LHR limiter, while the average graphics card does not. 7.5% of Graphics cards support one.
  • 50.3 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (231.9 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    231.9 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
  • 31.1% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,725 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,725 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 60% larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    8 nm vs 5 nm
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 21.9% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,500 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,500 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 15.4% lower sentiment score
    6.6 vs 7.8
  • 31.1% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,725 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,725 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 21.9% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,500 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,500 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 16% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (317.4 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    317.4 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 3 years older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2020 vs 2023).
    October 2020
    2020 vs 2023
  • 10.1% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (20.3 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    20.31 TFLOPS vs 22.6 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
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 83.3% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    4 MB vs 24 MB
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • 60% larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    8 nm vs 5 nm
  • Older FSR version
    This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (1 vs 3.1).
    1 vs 3.1
  • 33.3% larger GPU die
    This graphics card has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (392 mm² vs 294 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 294 mm².
    392 mm² vs 294 mm²
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 2.1a).
    2.1 vs 2.1a
  • More basic codec support
    This graphics card encodes more basic formats than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • 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 (5 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    5 vs 6
  • 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.
  • 12 °C higher idle temperature
    This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (49 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    49 °C vs 37 °C
  • 6 °C higher load temperature
    This graphics card has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (73 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    73 °C vs 67 °C
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 16.3 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (141.3 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    141.3 mm vs 125 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0
BHATech
≈ estimated
11/12/2020
Unboxing and review · benchmarks, thermals and power draw
Verdict
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge is worth buying if you can find one: a big leap over older cards, though it runs hot and draws lots of power.
4.0
PC Centric
≈ estimated
03/11/2020
Hands-on review · overclocking and benchmark tests
Verdict
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge is not worth it unless it fits your case or costs less than the Founders Edition.
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Not graded
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Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

10
techpowerup.com
✓ explicit
29/10/2020
Full review · Compact DIY card
Verdict
The Zotac GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge OC is a short, quiet card for mid-tower cases, though its 30 MHz factory overclock adds very little.
8.0
funkykit.com
≈ estimated
05/11/2020
Hands-on test · Compact design
Verdict
The ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge is a compact two-slot card for small cases, though it's slightly wider than longer 3070 cards.
8.0
me.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
01/03/2021
Performance review · Compact design
Verdict
The ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge is a quiet, compact card for 1440p gaming, though its power limit blocks custom overclocking.
9.5
back2gaming.com
✓ explicit
28/10/2020
Hands-on review · Quiet cooling
Verdict
The ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge is a quiet, cool upgrade for owners of older GTX 980 Ti and 1080 Ti cards, but it's hard to buy.
8.8
pc-magazin.de
✓ explicit
29/10/2020
Lab test · 4K gaming
Verdict
The ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge runs 4K games well while staying quiet, but its 8 GB of memory may limit it in newer titles.
8.8
connect-living.de
✓ explicit
05/11/2020
Lab test · 4K gaming
Verdict
The ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge runs 4K games well while staying quiet, but its 8 GB of memory may limit it in newer titles.
8.0
notebookcheck.biz
≈ estimated
29/01/2021
Benchmark results · Game tests
Verdict
The Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge matches an RTX 2080 Ti at 1080p and handles 1440p well, but falls to about 40–44 fps at 4K in some tests.
9.0
elchapuzasinformatico.com
≈ estimated
30/10/2020
Full review · Compact gaming card
Verdict
The Zotac GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge is a compact card that plays 1080p and 1440p at 144 Hz, but runs louder than other models.
8.0
notebookcheck.org
≈ estimated
29/01/2021
Benchmark test · Game performance
Verdict
The ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge is strong at 1080p and 1440p, but averages only 43.8 fps at 4K on highest settings, so 4K detail should be lower.
10
nexthardware.com
✓ explicit
29/10/2020
Full review · Compact 1440p card
Verdict
The ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge is a small card that handles 1440p very well, though finding stock may be the hard part.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge

  • Compact form factor is excellent for Small Form Factor (SFF) or mini-ITX builds
  • Strong performance for 1440p gaming, often exceeding 60-100 FPS on high settings
  • Competitive pricing, often positioned as one of the most affordable RTX 3070 models
  • Efficient power usage, especially when undervolted
  • Features a metal backplate for added durability and a premium feel
  • Includes 'FREEZE' fan stop technology for silent operation when idle

What customers don't like about ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge

  • Runs hotter and louder than larger three-fan or Founders Edition models under heavy load
  • Recessed 8-pin power connectors can be difficult and fiddly to access during installation
  • Limited overclocking headroom due to factory-set hardware power limits
  • Occasional reports of fan rattling or 'humming' noise when fans ramp up past 80%
  • Minimalist aesthetic with only basic white LED lighting and no RGB customisation
  • 8GB of VRAM can be a limiting factor in some modern, memory-heavy titles at 4K

Verdict

The Zotac GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge is a compact, dual-slot graphics card built on the NVIDIA Ampere architecture, featuring 5,888 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. It offers a boost clock of up to 1725 MHz and utilizes the IceStorm 2.0 cooling system with two fans (90mm and 100mm) and FREEZE Fan Stop technology for silent operation at low loads. Key pros include its small form factor, making it ideal for mini-ITX builds, and its strong 1440p gaming performance with ray tracing and DLSS support. However, it can run louder and hotter than larger multi-fan models, and some users find the recessed 8-pin power connectors difficult to access during installation.

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