Buying Guide
The Best Pny Graphics Cards
Five graphics cards ranked on video memory and cooler thickness, where the PNY 4090 Verto has the largest video memory; the PNY 4070 Ti Verto is the cheapest route in.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
PNY builds NVIDIA GeForce cards, including compact and XLR8 models. Every pick is a PNY card, ordered by VRAM.
We ranked these graphics cards on GPU, VRAM and memory using manufacturer specifications; where a maker leaves out GPU, we say so rather than guess, since we have not benched them.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Largest Video Memory
PNY GeForce RTX 4090 Verto Triple Fan
The largest video memory here (24GB).
Best for: Buyers who put video memory first.
Our take Check price for PNY GeForce RTX 4090 Verto Triple Fan (opens in a new tab)
Also Consider
PNY GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super XLR8 Verto Epic-X RGB OC
8,448 CUDA cores and 672GB/s of memory bandwidth.
Best for: Buyers who want 8,448 CUDA cores and 672GB/s of memory bandwidth.
Our take Check price for PNY GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super XLR8 Verto Epic-X RGB OC (opens in a new tab)
Strong Alternative
PNY GeForce RTX 4080 Super XLR8 Verto Epic-X RGB OC
10,240 CUDA cores and 736GB/s of memory bandwidth.
Best for: Buyers who want 10,240 CUDA cores and 736GB/s of memory bandwidth.
Our take Check price for PNY GeForce RTX 4080 Super XLR8 Verto Epic-X RGB OC (opens in a new tab)
Lowest Price Here
PNY GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Verto Triple Fan
Undercutting the PNY Slim on price when we checked.
Best for: Getting 7,680 CUDA cores and 504GB/s of memory bandwidth for the least money.
Our take Check price for PNY GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Verto Triple Fan (opens in a new tab)
Slimmest Cooler Thickness
PNY RTX 5070 Ti Slim Dual-Fan OC
The slimmest cooler thickness here (2-slot).
Best for: Buyers who put cooler thickness first.
Our take Check price for PNY RTX 5070 Ti Slim Dual-Fan OC (opens in a new tab)
Our Picks
Largest Video Memory1 of 5
PNY GeForce RTX 4090 Verto Triple Fan on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
PNY's Verto runs the RTX 4090 at NVIDIA's reference 2520MHz boost with up to 1,008GB/s of memory bandwidth.
Best for
- Buyers who put video memory first.
Skip if
- Skip it if you need to know its cooler thickness before buying; the maker doesn't publish one.
Why we like it
It cost the least of the RTX 4090 cards here at the time of writing. Nothing else here matches its 24GB video memory; the PNY 4070 Ti Super XLR8 comes closest at 16GB. You get an RTX 4090 gpu here, which sets it apart from the PNY 4070 Ti Super XLR8 and its an RTX 4070 Ti Super gpu.
It is the only pick here with a 2520MHz boost clock; the PNY 4070 Ti Super XLR8 has a 2655MHz boost clock instead. No dimensions are published for the PNY 4090 Verto; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. At our last price check it topped the group, with the PNY 4080 Super XLR8 the nearest cheaper option. If you want a confirmed cooler thickness, look to the PNY Slim instead: it comes in at 2-slot, while this one gives no figure.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4090
- VRAM: 24GB
- Memory: GDDR6X
- Boost clock: 2520MHz
Pros
- 24GB of VRAM, room for large local AI models as well as games
- 16,384 CUDA cores and up to 1,008GB/s of memory bandwidth
- Reference 2520MHz boost clock
- RTX 4090 gpu, the only one here
Cons
- No published cooler thickness
- Costs more than the PNY 4070 Ti Verto at the time of writing
Also Consider2 of 5
PNY GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super XLR8 Verto Epic-X RGB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
PNY's XLR8 Verto Epic-X offers 8,448 CUDA cores, 672GB/s of bandwidth and a 2655MHz boost on a 3.3-slot cooler.
Best for
- Buyers who want 8,448 CUDA cores and 672GB/s of memory bandwidth.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: its 3.3-slot cooler covers the slots below.
Why we like it
It matches the PNY 4080 Super XLR8 on video memory (16GB). On cooler thickness it sits mid-pack at 3.3-slot: the PNY Slim comes in at 2-slot, and the PNY 4080 Super XLR8 comes in at 3.5-slot. It is the only pick here with an RTX 4070 Ti Super gpu; the PNY 4090 Verto has an RTX 4090 gpu instead.
A 2655MHz boost clock is unique to it among these picks, while the PNY 4080 Super XLR8 uses a 2595MHz boost clock. The PNY 4070 Ti Super XLR8 occupies 3.3 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the PNY 4070 Ti Super XLR8 with the maker. Its price falls between the PNY Slim and the PNY 4080 Super XLR8, based on our last check.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4070 Ti Super
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6X
- Thickness: 3.3-slot
- Boost clock: 2655MHz
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- 8,448 CUDA cores and 672GB/s of memory bandwidth
- 2655MHz boost clock
- Cooler thickness of 3.3-slot, ahead of the PNY 4080 Super XLR8
Cons
- Its 3.3-slot cooler covers the slots below
- Costs more than the PNY 4070 Ti Verto at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 5
PNY GeForce RTX 4080 Super XLR8 Verto Epic-X RGB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
PNY's XLR8 Verto Epic-X offers 10,240 CUDA cores, 736GB/s of bandwidth and a 2595MHz boost on a 3.5-slot cooler.
Best for
- Buyers who want 10,240 CUDA cores and 736GB/s of memory bandwidth.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when its 3.5-slot cooler covers the slots belo is a problem.
Why we like it
It was the least expensive RTX 4080 Super here at the time of writing. On video memory it ties with the PNY 4070 Ti Super XLR8 at 16GB. Its 3.5-slot cooler thickness is the thickest in this group; the PNY Slim leads at 2-slot.
You get an RTX 4080 Super gpu here, which sets it apart from the PNY 4090 Verto and its an RTX 4090 gpu. It is the only pick here with a 2595MHz boost clock; the PNY 4090 Verto has a 2520MHz boost clock instead. The PNY 4080 Super XLR8 occupies 3.5 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case.
Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the PNY 4080 Super XLR8 with the maker. When we checked, only the PNY 4070 Ti Super XLR8 and cheaper picks cost less, and the PNY 4090 Verto cost more.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4080 Super
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6X
- Thickness: 3.5-slot
- Boost clock: 2595MHz
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- 10,240 CUDA cores and 736GB/s of memory bandwidth
- 2595MHz boost clock
- RTX 4080 Super gpu, the only one here
Cons
- Its 3.5-slot cooler covers the slots below
- Cooler thickness trails the PNY Slim (2-slot)
- Costs more than the PNY 4070 Ti Verto at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here4 of 5
PNY GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Verto Triple Fan on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
PNY's Verto offers 7,680 CUDA cores, 504GB/s of memory bandwidth and a 2610MHz boost under a triple-fan cooler.
Best for
- Getting 7,680 CUDA cores and 504GB/s of memory bandwidth for the least money.
Skip if
- Skip it if video memory matters most to you; the PNY 4090 Verto offers 24GB.
Why we like it
It supports DLSS 3, and GeForce Experience keeps drivers updated and captures gameplay. It boosts to 2,610MHz from a 2,310MHz core clock. Its 12GB video memory is the smallest in this group; the PNY 4090 Verto leads at 24GB.
It is the only pick here with an RTX 4070 Ti gpu; the PNY 4080 Super XLR8 has an RTX 4080 Super gpu instead. A 2610MHz boost clock is unique to it among these picks, while the PNY 4080 Super XLR8 uses a 2595MHz boost clock. No dimensions are published for the PNY 4070 Ti Verto; get length and thickness from the maker's page first.
Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the PNY 4070 Ti Verto with the maker. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the PNY Slim was the next step up.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4070 Ti
- VRAM: 12GB
- Memory: GDDR6X
- Boost clock: 2610MHz
Pros
- 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- 7,680 CUDA cores and 504GB/s of memory bandwidth
- Triple-fan cooler
- RTX 4070 Ti gpu, the only one here
Cons
- Video memory trails the PNY 4090 Verto (24GB)
- No published cooler thickness
Slimmest Cooler Thickness5 of 5
PNY RTX 5070 Ti Slim Dual-Fan OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
PNY's Slim card keeps to two slots with two 120mm fans, leaving the slot below free.
Best for
- Buyers who put cooler thickness first.
Skip if
- The maker gives no video memory, so look elsewhere if that figure decides it for you.
Why we like it
PNY's VelocityX software handles tuning. Nothing else here matches its 2-slot cooler thickness; the PNY 4070 Ti Super XLR8 comes closest at 3.3-slot. The PNY Slim occupies 2 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case.
Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the PNY Slim with the maker. Its price falls between the PNY 4070 Ti Verto and the PNY 4070 Ti Super XLR8, based on our last check. Buyers who need a confirmed video memory should compare it with the PNY 4090 Verto, which offers 24GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- Thickness: 2-slot
Pros
- Dual-slot cooler leaves the next slot free
- Dual-slot slim design
- PNY VelocityX tuning software
- The slimmest cooler thickness here (2-slot)
Cons
- No published video memory
- Costs more than the PNY 4070 Ti Verto at the time of writing
How We Chose These Pny Graphics Cards
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- Cooling and extras
- We checked cooler design, fan-stop modes, dual BIOS, support brackets and display outputs.
- Power
- We noted the power connector and recommended power supply where listed.
- Price tier
- We grouped picks by price at the time of writing rather than by listed clock speed.
- GPU and memory
- We compared the chip, video memory capacity and memory type stated in each listing.
What to Look for in a Pny Graphics Card
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Decide on video memory first
Among these picks, video memory runs from 12GB on the PNY 4070 Ti Verto to 24GB on the PNY 4090 Verto. Match this to what you will actually do with it, then let price decide between the picks that qualify.
Treat 8GB of VRAM as the floor
Some recent games already push past 8GB at high texture settings. Cards with 12GB or 16GB give more room, especially at 1440p and above.
Two versions of the same chip can differ only in memory; check the capacity in the exact model name.
Plan the power connector and PSU
Cards use one or two 8-pin PCIe plugs or a single 16-pin 12V-2x6 plug. Confirm your power supply has the right cables and meets the maker's recommended wattage.
Compare upscaling and encoders
NVIDIA cards support DLSS, AMD cards FSR and Intel cards XeSS. Each game supports a different mix, so check the titles you play.
Streamers should also compare hardware video encoders.
Match the card to your monitor
Resolution and refresh rate decide how much GPU you need. A 1080p screen at 144Hz asks far less than 1440p at 165Hz or 4K.
Buy for the monitor you use now or will buy soon, not for a resolution you may never run.
How to Choose a Pny Graphics Card
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who put video memory first | PNY 4090 Verto | The largest video memory here (24GB) |
| Buyers who want 8,448 CUDA cores and 672GB/s of memory bandwidth | PNY 4070 Ti Super XLR8 | 8,448 CUDA cores and 672GB/s of memory bandwidth |
| Buyers who want 10,240 CUDA cores and 736GB/s of memory bandwidth | PNY 4080 Super XLR8 | 10,240 CUDA cores and 736GB/s of memory bandwidth |
| Getting 7,680 CUDA cores and 504GB/s of memory bandwidth for the least money | PNY 4070 Ti Verto | Undercutting the PNY Slim on price when we checked |
| Buyers who put cooler thickness first | PNY Slim | The slimmest cooler thickness here (2-slot) |
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Key specs side by side
Figures as each maker states them.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNY 4090 Verto | RTX 4090 | 24GB | GDDR6X | Not listed |
| PNY 4070 Ti Super XLR8 | RTX 4070 Ti Super | 16GB | GDDR6X | 3.3-slot |
| PNY 4080 Super XLR8 | RTX 4080 Super | 16GB | GDDR6X | 3.5-slot |
| PNY 4070 Ti Verto | RTX 4070 Ti | 12GB | GDDR6X | Not listed |
| PNY Slim | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | 2-slot |
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By price at the time of writing
Prices change often; these tiers reflect Amazon prices when this guide was updated.
| Price tier | Cards |
|---|---|
| About $500 to $1000 | PNY 4070 Ti Verto |
| About $1000 to $1500 | PNY Slim, PNY 4070 Ti Super XLR8, PNY 4080 Super XLR8 |
| Over $1500 | PNY 4090 Verto |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which of these graphics cards has the slimmest cooler thickness?
The PNY Slim, at 2-slot. The PNY 4070 Ti Super XLR8 follows at 3.3-slot, while the PNY 4080 Super XLR8 has 3.5-slot.
What is the least I can spend on one of these graphics cards?
The PNY 4070 Ti Verto cost the least when we checked, and the PNY 4090 Verto sat at the top of the range. Prices move often, so check the current listing before buying.
Do partner cards of the same GPU perform differently?
Only slightly. Factory overclocks add a few percent at most; cooling, noise, size and price differ more.
How big a power supply do I need?
Use the maker's recommendation for your exact card, then add headroom if you run a high-power CPU. Also check the connectors, not just the wattage.
Should I choose AMD or NVIDIA?
Compare price and memory at your budget first, then features such as DLSS or FSR support in your games and hardware encoding if you stream.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the PNY 4090 Verto, chosen for the largest video memory here (24GB). Look at the PNY 4070 Ti Super XLR8 for 8,448 CUDA cores and 672GB/s of memory bandwidth, the PNY 4080 Super XLR8 for 10,240 CUDA cores and 736GB/s of memory bandwidth and the PNY 4070 Ti Verto for undercutting the PNY Slim on price when we checked if those matter more to you.
Check card length; PNY's high-end models are long.