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ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super AMP Extreme AIRO review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£840VRAM:16 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):285 W

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super AMP Extreme AIRO Review: Compare 117 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super AMP Extreme AIRO
8.1/10

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 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%

8.7

Technical score

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.6, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

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

10%

8.6

Sentiment score

▲Better than 75% of graphics cards
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 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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Score components

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

6.1

Price

▲Better than 54%
8.7

Technical score

Technical score
8.7/ 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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Score components

44%

8.9

Performance

24%

8.6

Memory

12%

8.3

Power

11%

9.6

Features

5%

5.6

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity

▲Better than 78%
?

Reviews score

Reviews score
✕
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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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.6.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

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.
Not in any best-of list yet

What owners say about the ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super AMP Extreme AIRO

Based on 209 owners sharing their experience in online comments

78%positive9%mixed13%negative

Owners praise its strong gaming speed and generous memory, while demanding games and unstable tuning expose its main limits.

What owners dislike

  • Aggressive undervolt or overclock curves can cause crashes, black screens or driver failures, and some owners found the set voltage did not hold.8
  • Applied curve settings sometimes don't hold: core clocks drop below the target, voltage stays above the set value, and memory clocks reset after applying.4
  • At 4K or 240Hz settings, owners often need DLSS or frame generation, and path-traced games can drop to around 30–40 fps.3
  • Some owners' undervolt presets cost noticeable frame rate, around 5–15%, in games like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Resident Evil Requiem.3

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

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Technical Specifications of graphics card ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super AMP Extreme AIRO

Technical score
Technical score
8.7/ 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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Score components:

44%

8.9

Performance

24%

8.6

Memory

12%

8.3

Power

11%

9.6

Features

5%

5.6

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity

8.7
Reviews score
7.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components:

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

6.1

Price

7.5
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
24,100 points
This graphics card scores 24,100 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 76.5% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
15,205 points
This graphics card scores 15,205 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 73.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
31,838 points
This graphics card scores 31,838 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 78.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
18,319 points
This graphics card scores 18,319 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 72.1% of graphics cards and equal to 1.4% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
45.11 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 45.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is higher than that of 79.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
16 GB
This graphics card has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 62% of graphics cards and equal to 28.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6X
This graphics card uses GDDR6X memory, which is newer than on 57.1% of graphics cards and equal to 22.4% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
256 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
672.3 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 672.3 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 73.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.9% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
21,000 MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 21,000 MHz, which is faster than that of 61.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 12.4% 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
1.3
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 79.2% of graphics cards and equal to 15.6% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
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
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
1.4 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 1.4 Gbps, which is slower than on 96.5% of graphics cards and equal to 3.6% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
285 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 285 W, which is higher than that of 67.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.5% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
285 W
This graphics card draws 285 W under peak load, which is higher than 65.6% of graphics cards and equal to 3.5% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
700 W
This graphics card recommends a 700 W PSU, which is higher than that of 60.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.6% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
315 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 315 W, which is higher than that of 75.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
285 W
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Size
307x 125x 51 mm
Length
307.7 mm
This graphics card is 307.7 mm long, which is longer than 67.7% of graphics cards.
Height
149.6 mm
This graphics card is 149.6 mm tall, which is taller than 93.5% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Slot width
3 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 3 slot/s, which is wider than 70.7% of graphics cards and equal in width to 16.8% of graphics cards.
Weight
2000 g
This graphics card weighs 2000 g, which is heavier than 89.1% of Graphics cards and equal to 2.2% of Graphics cards.
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ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super AMP Extreme AIRO vs the average graphics card

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  • 6.6% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,670 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,670 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 21.9% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,340 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    2,340 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 26 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (66 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    66 vs 40
  • 86.5% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (704.9 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    704.9 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    16 GB vs 12 GB
  • 26 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (66 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    66 vs 40
  • 50.1% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (672.3 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    672.3 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 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
  • 6.6% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,670 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,670 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 21.9% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,340 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    2,340 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 26 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (66 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    66 vs 40
  • 86.5% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (704.9 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    704.9 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 26 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (66 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    66 vs 40
  • 58.9% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (256.3 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    256.3 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 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
  • 99.6% higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (45.1 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    45.11 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 80 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (264 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    264 vs 184
  • 120 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (264 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    264 vs 144
  • 40.6% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (31,838 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    31,838 points vs 22,638 points
  • 63.1% higher gaming score
    This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (24,100 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    24,100 points vs 14,779 points
  • 66.2% higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (15,205 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    15,205 points vs 9,148 points
  • 9.95x higher BF16 performance
    This graphics card has a higher BF16 performance than the average graphics card (353 TFLOPS vs 35.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has BF16 performance of 35.48 TFLOPS.
    353 TFLOPS vs 35.48 TFLOPS
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    16 GB vs 12 GB
  • 50.1% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (672.3 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    672.3 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 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
  • 2x larger L2 cache
    This graphics card has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (48 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    48 MB vs 24 MB
  • 10.5% faster memory speed
    This graphics card 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.
    21,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 2x more transistors
    This graphics card has more transistors than the average graphics card (45,900 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
    45,900 million vs 22,900 million
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • 24.6 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (149.6 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    149.6 mm vs 125 mm
  • 32.6% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (285 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    285 W vs 215 W
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • Older Vulkan version
    This graphics card supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
    1.3 vs 1.4
  • 43.2% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (315 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    315 W vs 220 W
  • 25.5 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (307.7 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    307.7 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 61.5% more expensive
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super AMP Extreme AIRO is more expensive than the average graphics card (£840 vs £520).
    £840 vs £520
  • 61.5% more expensive
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super AMP Extreme AIRO is more expensive than the average graphics card (£840 vs £520).
    £840 vs £520
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • Older Vulkan version
    This graphics card supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
    1.3 vs 1.4
  • 28.9% larger GPU die
    This graphics card has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (379 mm² vs 294 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 294 mm².
    379 mm² vs 294 mm²
  • Older FSR version
    This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (3 vs 3.1).
    3 vs 3.1
  • 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
  • 93.5% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (1.4 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps.
    1.4 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps
  • 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
  • 32.6% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (285 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    285 W vs 215 W
  • 43.2% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (315 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    315 W vs 220 W
  • 7.7% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (700 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    700 W vs 650 W
  • 5 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (100 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    100 °C vs 95 °C
  • 3.2 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (38.6 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    38.6 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 24.6 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (149.6 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    149.6 mm vs 125 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 25.5 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (307.7 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    307.7 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 97.2% heavier
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (2000 g vs 1,014 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,014 g.
    2,000 g vs 1,014 g

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super AMP Extreme AIRO

  • Excellent cooling performance with low operating temperatures under load (often staying below 70°C)
  • Eye-catching design with extensive Spectra 2.0 RGB lighting and a unique 'aerodynamic' aesthetic
  • Solid 1440p and 4K gaming performance with strong ray tracing capabilities
  • Efficient power-to-performance ratio compared to last-generation flagships
  • Includes a dual BIOS (performance/quiet modes) and a zero-fan mode for silent operation while idle
  • Generous warranty period (up to 5 years in some regions upon registration)

What customers don't like about ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super AMP Extreme AIRO

  • Extremely large physical footprint (3.5-slot design) that may not fit in many standard or small form factor cases
  • Fan noise can be noticeable at higher speeds, with some users reporting specific motor or bearing 'humming' or 'rattling'
  • The Zotac Firestorm software for RGB and performance management is often described as janky or difficult to use
  • High MSRP relative to competitors, making its value proposition dependent on finding it at a discount
  • Limited memory bandwidth (192-bit interface) compared to higher-tier cards like the RTX 4080
  • Lacks support for the newer DisplayPort 2.0/2.1 standard

Verdict

The Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super Amp Extreme Airo is a high-performance graphics card built on the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 16GB of GDDR6X memory with a 256-bit interface and a boost clock frequency of up to 2610 MHz. Its signature AIRO-optimized design includes an IceStorm 2.0 advanced cooling system with triple 110mm dual ball bearing fans, 24+3 power phases for stability, and SPECTRA 2.0 ARGB lighting with five customizable zones. Main advantages include exceptional thermal management with FREEZE fan stop technology, a rigid die-cast metal backplate, and strong performance for 1440p and 4K gaming with DLSS 3.5 support. However, its massive 3.5-slot footprint and significant length may cause clearance issues in smaller PC cases, and its high factory overclock leads to increased power consumption compared to reference models.

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