Buying Guide
The Best RTX 4070 Super Cards
Three graphics cards compared, from the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO to the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce, with the trade-offs of each named.
By The PC Journal editorial team
11 min read3 products evaluated
The RTX 4070 Super is a strong 1440p card with DLSS 3. Every pick is an RTX 4070 Super, ordered from the lowest price.
Our comparison rests on published figures for GPU, VRAM and memory; where a maker leaves out boost clock, we say so, and no figure here comes from our own testing.
Quick Picks
Our 3 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Lowest Price Here
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 Super EVO OC Edition
The cheapest way into this group, below the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge.
Best for: Spending as little as possible.
Our take Check price for ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 Super EVO OC Edition (opens in a new tab)
Also Consider
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Super Twin Edge
Two 90mm fans with FREEZE fan stop.
Best for: Buyers who want two 90mm fans with FREEZE fan stop.
Our take Check price for ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Super Twin Edge (opens in a new tab)
Premium Pick
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Super WINDFORCE OC 12G
The top of this price range, adding a WINDFORCE triple-fan cooler.
Best for: Spending more for the fullest feature set.
Our take Check price for Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Super WINDFORCE OC 12G (opens in a new tab)
| Pick | Why it’s here | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The cheapest way into this group, below the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge. | Spending as little as possible. | Check price for ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 Super EVO OC Edition (opens in a new tab) |
| Two 90mm fans with FREEZE fan stop. | Buyers who want two 90mm fans with FREEZE fan stop. | Check price for ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Super Twin Edge (opens in a new tab) |
| The top of this price range, adding a WINDFORCE triple-fan cooler. | Spending more for the fullest feature set. | Check price for Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Super WINDFORCE OC 12G (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 3
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 Super EVO OC Edition on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The ASUS Dual EVO fits the RTX 4070 Super into a 2.5-slot dual-fan cooler with 0dB fan stop and a 2550MHz boost in OC mode.
Best for
- Spending as little as possible.
Skip if
- Look at the other picks if you need a feature not covered above.
Why we like it
It supports DLSS 3 with fourth-gen Tensor cores and third-gen RT cores. The Dual design keeps it smaller than triple-fan 4070 Super cards. You also get 0dB fan stop at light load.
The ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO occupies 2.5 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 ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO with the maker. Another plus is 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards. It undercut the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge and every other pick on price at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4070 Super
- VRAM: 12GB
- Memory: GDDR6X
- Thickness: 2.5-slot
- Boost clock: 2550MHz (OC mode)
Pros
- 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- 0dB fan stop at light load
- 2.5-slot dual-fan cooler
- The cheapest way into this group, below the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge
Also Consider2 of 3
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Super Twin Edge on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Zotac's Twin Edge is a two-fan RTX 4070 Super with a 2475MHz boost, FREEZE fan stop and a metal backplate.
Best for
- Buyers who want two 90mm fans with FREEZE fan stop.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It drives up to four displays with three DisplayPort 1.4a outputs and one HDMI 2.1a. It boosts to 2475MHz with 12GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus. Twin 90mm fans stop at idle, and a metal backplate stiffens the compact card.
No dimensions are published for the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge with the maker. When we checked, only the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO cost less, and the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce cost more.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4070 Super
- VRAM: 12GB
- Memory: GDDR6X
- Boost clock: 2475MHz
- Outputs: 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1 x HDMI 2.1a
Pros
- 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- Two 90mm fans with FREEZE fan stop
- Metal backplate
Cons
- Costs more than the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO at the time of writing
Premium Pick3 of 3
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Super WINDFORCE OC 12G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gigabyte's Windforce OC is a triple-fan RTX 4070 Super, with graphene nano lubricant that Gigabyte says extends fan life.
Best for
- Spending more for the fullest feature set.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
It has 12GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit interface, with a metal backplate and WINDFORCE cooling. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce with the maker.
Another plus is 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards. At our last price check it topped the group, with the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge the nearest cheaper option. Video memory is its weakest area, and the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO covers it better at 12GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4070 Super
- VRAM: 12GB
- Memory: GDDR6X
Pros
- 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- WINDFORCE triple-fan cooler
- Graphene nano lubricant in the fans
- The top of this price range, adding a WINDFORCE triple-fan cooler
Cons
- Costs more than the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO at the time of writing
How We Chose These RTX 4070 Super Cards
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- The figures behind the order
- We set side by side three cards on GPU, video memory, memory and boost clock as the makers state them. We did not test them in-house.
- The shared baseline
- All 3, from the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO to the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce, state GPU, video memory and memory and share RTX 4070 Super GPU and GDDR6X memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce gives no boost clock.
- Price range
- From the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO to the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce, all sat in the $500 to $1000 tier when we checked.
What to Look for in an RTX 4070 Super Card
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
What to check at home
The ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO occupies 2.5 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case. No dimensions are published for the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge; get length and thickness from the maker's page first.
Features beyond the spec table
The ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO: a 2.5-slot dual-fan cooler. The Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge: a metal backplate. The Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce: graphene nano lubricant in the fans.
Budget
All 3 sat in one tier when we checked, from the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO at the low end to the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce at the top, so decide on features first.
Match the pick to your priority
Spending as little as possible: the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO. Spending more for the fullest feature set: the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce.
Cooler size affects noise
Larger triple-fan coolers usually run quieter under load than compact dual-fan designs. A 0dB mode stops the fans at light load.
How to Choose an RTX 4070 Super Card
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Spending as little as possible | ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO | The cheapest way into this group, below the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge |
| Buyers who want two 90mm fans with FREEZE fan stop | Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge | Two 90mm fans with FREEZE fan stop |
| Spending more for the fullest feature set | Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce | The top of this price range, adding a WINDFORCE triple-fan cooler |
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Key specs side by side
The ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO, the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge and the rest, as their makers list them.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Boost clock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO | RTX 4070 Super | 12GB | GDDR6X | 2550MHz (OC mode) |
| Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge | RTX 4070 Super | 12GB | GDDR6X | 2475MHz |
| Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce | RTX 4070 Super | 12GB | GDDR6X | Not listed |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO the Lowest Price Here?
It earns the label for the cheapest way into this group, below the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge. It suits spending as little as possible.
Do the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO and the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge differ on boost clock?
The ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO uses 2550MHz (OC mode); the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge uses 2475MHz. The maker of the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce doesn't say.
What should I check before buying the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO?
The ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO occupies 2.5 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 ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO with the maker. In this guide it ranks first of 3, as our Lowest Price Here pick.
Beyond the specs, what sets the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO and the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge apart?
The ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO: 0dB fan stop at light load. The Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge: two 90mm fans with FREEZE fan stop. The Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce: a WINDFORCE triple-fan cooler.
Will my CPU hold the card back?
It depends on resolution and the games you play. At 1080p and high refresh rates the CPU matters more; at 4K the GPU sets the limit.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO, chosen for the cheapest way into this group, below the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge. Look at the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge for two 90mm fans with FREEZE fan stop and the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce for the top of this price range, adding a WINDFORCE triple-fan cooler if those matter more to you.
A 650W PSU covers most builds.