OVERALL
SPECS
VS AVERAGE
REVIEWS
ALTERNATIVES

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC Review | 118 Data compared

double-arrow
  • Avg. price in UK: ~£570
  • Avg. price in US: ~$600
  • VRAM: 12 GB
  • Memory bus width: 192 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 215 W

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

6.7

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%

6.7

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Good
6.7

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

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

Score components:

44.0%

6.4

Performance

24.0%

5.3

Memory

12.0%

6.9

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.7

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.0

Design

4.0%

9.4

Connectivity & Media

Good
?

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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 5.5
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    6.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    4.7

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.2
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    6.0

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.7
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    6.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    10.0%

    4.7

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.4
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    6.0

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    15.0%

    4.7

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.2
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    6.0

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    4.7

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • No image
No image

Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £570

Best rankings

?

Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Zotac GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC is a high-performance graphics card built on the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 5,888 CUDA cores and a factory-overclocked boost clock of 2,580 MHz. It is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s bandwidth and supporting advanced features like DLSS 3.5 and full ray tracing. Its main characteristics include a triple-fan IceStorm cooling system and Spectra RGB lighting, while its primary pros are exceptional power efficiency with a 215W TDP and strong 1440p gaming performance. However, its large 334 mm length and triple-slot footprint may be a con for users with smaller PC cases, and its 192-bit memory bus can limit performance in certain 4K or VR scenarios compared to higher-end models.

Technical Specifications of ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

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

Score components:

44.0%

?

Performance

24.0%

?

Memory

12.0%

?

Power & Cooling

11.0%

?

Platform & Features

5.0%

?

Design

4.0%

?

Connectivity & Media

6.7
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has a technical score of 6.65 points, which is higher than that of 55.2% 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

?
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 RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% 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%

6.7

Overall score

40.0%

7.5

Price

6.9
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.9 points, which is higher than 54.4% 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

?
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

?
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

?
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

14,609 points
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC scores 14609 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 94.1% of graphics cards and equal to 1.6% 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

30.38 TFLOPS
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC delivers 30.38 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 58% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
Show more
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

12 GB
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has 12 GB of VRAM, which is more than 45.4% of graphics cards and equal to 15.9% 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

GDDR6X
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

GDDR6X
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC uses GDDR6X memory, which is newer than on 55.8% of graphics cards and equal to 22.6% 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

192 bit
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 50.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.8% 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

504.2 GB/s
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC reaches 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 56% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.1% of graphics cards.
Show more
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

4.0
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 52% 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 RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% 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 Ultimate
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 12.5% of graphics cards and equal to 87.5% 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 RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% 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 RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
Show more
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 RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% 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 RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% 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 RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% 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

1.4a
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 22.7% of graphics cards and equal to 44.2% 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

?
Show more
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

215 W
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has a TDP of 215 W, which is lower than that of 49.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.2% 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

215 W
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC draws 215 W under peak load, which is lower than 50.7% of graphics cards and equal to 1.1% 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

600 W
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC recommends a 600 W PSU, which is lower than that of 55.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7.5% 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

215 W
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has a board power limit of 215 W, which is lower than that of 52.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1% 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

?
Show more
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

334 x 131 x 64 mm
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC measures 334x131 x 64 mm, which is more compact than 86.1% of graphics cards.
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

334 mm
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC is 334 mm long, which is longer than 86.3% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.5% 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

131 mm
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC is 131 mm tall, which is taller than 57.9% of graphics cards and equal in height to 2.4% 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

?
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

?
Show more

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC vs the average graphics card

  • 3.2% higher boost clock speed
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,580 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 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 RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,580 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.2580 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • Supports ECC memory
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports error-correcting code memory for higher reliability
    When it matters: When stability and error correction matter more than pure gaming value.

    Importance: LOW

    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 10.5% faster memory speed
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (21,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    What it is: Effective memory data rate combining clock and bus width
    When it matters: When you compare how quickly each card can push data through its memory subsystem.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (21,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.21000 MHz vs 19000 MHz
  • 12.5% higher memory bandwidth
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (504.2 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    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

    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (504.2 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.504.2 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 26% higher texture rate
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (474.7 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (474.7 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.474.7 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • Newer HDMI version
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 2.1).
    What it is: Version of HDMI standard supported
    When it matters: When the card will connect to a modern TV or monitor that needs newer HDMI features for high refresh, VRR, or higher bandwidth modes.

    Importance: LOW

    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 2.1).2.1a vs 2.1
  • 32.9% higher FP32 performance
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (30.4 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
    What it is: Single-precision floating-point performance in TFLOPs
    When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (30.4 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.30.38 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS
  • 3.08x higher compute score
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has a higher compute score than the average graphics card (14,609 points vs 4,745 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 4,745 points.
    What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
    When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

    Importance: LOW

    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has a higher compute score than the average graphics card (14,609 points vs 4,745 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 4,745 points.14609 points vs 4745 points
  • 3.2% higher boost clock speed
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,580 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 26% higher texture rate
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (474.7 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 3.08x higher compute score
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has a higher compute score than the average graphics card (14,609 points vs 4,745 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 4,745 points.
  • 32.9% higher FP32 performance
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (30.4 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 6 more compute units
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has more compute units than the average graphics card (46 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • Supports ECC memory
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 10.5% faster memory speed
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (21,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 12.5% higher memory bandwidth
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (504.2 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • Newer HDMI version
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 2.1).
  • 7.7% lower PSU requirement
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (600 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.

Total
Performance
Memory
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
  • 2 fewer ray tracing cores
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (46 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 8 fewer AI cores
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (184 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 25% slower VRAM clock
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 3 fewer monitors per output type
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 monitors per output type.
  • 48.63 mm longer card length
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC is longer than the average graphics card (334 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 4 mm higher card profile
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC is taller than the average graphics card (131 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    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

    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.192 bit vs 256 bit
  • 48.63 mm longer card length
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC is longer than the average graphics card (334 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 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 RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC is longer than the average graphics card (334 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.334 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 25% slower VRAM clock
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    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 RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,313 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.1313 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 2.3x less popular
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 2.303).
    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.
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 2.303).1 vs 2.3
  • 3 fewer monitors per output type
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 monitors per output type.
    What it is: Maximum number of monitors supported per connector type
    When it matters: When you are planning how many screens each connector type can realistically drive.

    Importance: LOW

    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 monitors per output type.1 vs 4
  • 2 fewer ray tracing cores
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (46 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 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 RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (46 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.46 vs 48
  • 8 fewer AI cores
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (184 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
    What it is: Number of tensor or AI processing cores
    When it matters: When AI features, frame generation, or creator tools use dedicated matrix hardware.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (184 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.184 vs 192
  • 4 mm higher card profile
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC is taller than the average graphics card (131 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    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

    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC is taller than the average graphics card (131 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.131 mm vs 127 mm
Total
Overall
Performance
Memory
Connectivity & Media
Design

Graphic comparison of ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC and

Attribute category
Attribute
No results found

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC?

  • Excellent 1440p gaming performance and competent 1440p ray tracing capabilities
  • High power efficiency, often drawing significantly less power than previous-gen equivalents like the RTX 3080
  • Features a robust cooling solution (IceStorm 2.0) that keeps the GPU cool during extended gaming sessions
  • Includes support for modern features like DLSS 3 Frame Generation and AV1 encoding
  • Generally more compact design compared to other high-end 40-series cards, fitting well in most ATX cases

What customers dislike about ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC?

  • Fans can become noisy once speeds exceed 60%, with some users reporting audible motor whirring
  • Higher MSRP compared to previous XX70 series cards, which some users feel affects the overall value proposition
  • The 12GB VRAM may be a limiting factor for long-term 4K gaming as modern titles become more memory-intensive
  • Software interface (Zotac Firestorm) received mixed reviews, with some users preferring third-party alternatives for overclocking
  • Occasional reports of moderately audible coil whine under full load

Video reviews

Best alternatives

No image
PowerColor Reaper Radeon RX 9070 XT

Graphics cards

7.9
asrock-radeon-rx-9070-xt-steel-legend
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend

Graphics cards

7.9
asus-prime-radeon-rx-9070-xt-oc-edition
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition

Graphics cards

8.0
xfx-swift-radeon-rx-9070-xt-triple-fan-gaming-edition
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 XT Triple Fan Gaming Edition

Graphics cards

7.9
powercolor-red-devil-radeon-rx-7900-gre
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 GRE

Graphics cards

7.9
sapphire-pulse-radeon-rx-7900-gre
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7900 GRE

Graphics cards

7.9
powercolor-hellhound-radeon-rx-7900-gre
PowerColor Hellhound Radeon RX 7900 GRE

Graphics cards

8.0
xfx-speedster-merc-310-radeon-rx-7900-xt
XFX Speedster Merc 310 Radeon RX 7900 XT

Graphics cards

8.2
sapphire-pulse-radeon-rx-9070-xt
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 XT

Graphics cards

7.9
gigabyte-radeon-rx-7900-gre-gaming-oc
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 7900 GRE Gaming OC

Graphics cards

7.8
sapphire-pure-radeon-rx-9070-xt
Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9070 XT

Graphics cards

8.0
xfx-speedster-merc-310-radeon-rx-7900-xt-black
XFX Speedster Merc 310 Radeon RX 7900 XT Black

Graphics cards

8.0

Compare ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Apocalypse OC with

VS
VS

Compare