Buying Guide
The Best RTX 4070 Super Cards
Five graphics cards compared, from the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO to the MSI 4070 Super Gaming X Slim, with the trade-offs of each named.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read5 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
Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Lowest Price Here
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 Super EVO OC EditionThe cheapest way into this group, below the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge.
Best for: Spending as little as possible, with the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge the next step up.
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Also Consider
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Super Twin EdgeTwo 90mm fans with FREEZE fan stop.
Best for: Buyers who want two 90mm fans with FREEZE fan stop.
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Strong Alternative
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Super WINDFORCE OCA 2505MHz boost clock.
Best for: Buyers who want 2505MHz boost clock.
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Worth a Look
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12G Ventus 2X White OCA white two-fan design.
Best for: Buyers who want white two-fan design.
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Premium Pick
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12G Gaming X SlimThe highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with a slimmer Gaming X cooler.
Best for: Buyers who want a slimmer Gaming X cooler and can spend more than the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X White costs.
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Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 5
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 Super EVO OC Edition
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, with the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge the next step up.
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 get a 2550MHz (OC mode) boost clock here, which sets it apart from the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce and its a 2505MHz boost clock.
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. It undercut the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge and every other pick on price at the time of writing.
Key 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
- 2550MHz (OC mode) boost clock, the only one here
Also Consider2 of 5
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Super Twin Edge
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.
It is the only pick here with a 2475MHz boost clock; the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce has a 2505MHz boost clock instead. 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 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
- 2475MHz boost clock, the only one here
Cons
- Costs more than the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 5
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Super WINDFORCE OC
The Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce is built around a 2505MHz boost clock, with a metal backplate on top.
Best for
- Buyers who want 2505MHz boost clock.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
On the spec sheet, it offers a 12GB video memory. No other pick in this guide offers a 2505MHz boost clock; compare the MSI 4070 Super Gaming X Slim, which has a 2655MHz boost clock. 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. You also get this: 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards. It was priced above the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge and below the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X White at the time of writing.
Key specs
- GPU
- RTX 4070 Super
- VRAM
- 12GB
- Memory
- GDDR6X
- Boost clock
- 2505MHz
Pros
- 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- 2505MHz boost clock
- Metal backplate
Cons
- Costs more than the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 of 5
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12G Ventus 2X White OC
The MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X White stands out for a white two-fan design, and it adds a 192-bit memory interface.
Best for
- Buyers who want white two-fan design.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
It also offers a 12GB video memory. No dimensions are published for the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X White; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X White with the maker.
You also get this: 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards. It was priced above the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce and below the MSI 4070 Super Gaming X Slim at the time of writing.
Key specs
- GPU
- RTX 4070 Super
- VRAM
- 12GB
- Memory
- GDDR6X
Pros
- 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- White two-fan design
- 192-bit memory interface
Cons
- Costs more than the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO at the time of writing
Premium Pick5 of 5
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12G Gaming X Slim
The MSI 4070 Super Gaming X Slim is built around a slimmer Gaming X cooler, with a 2655MHz boost clock on top.
Best for
- Buyers who want a slimmer Gaming X cooler and can spend more than the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X White costs.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
On the spec sheet, it offers a 12GB video memory. No dimensions are published for the MSI 4070 Super Gaming X Slim; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the MSI 4070 Super Gaming X Slim with the maker.
It was the highest-priced of the 5 picks at the time of writing, so the case for it rests on what it adds over the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X White and the rest. The trade-off is video memory; for more, the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO offers 12GB.
Key specs
- GPU
- RTX 4070 Super
- VRAM
- 12GB
- Memory
- GDDR6X
- Boost clock
- 2655MHz
Pros
- 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- Slimmer Gaming X cooler
- 2655MHz boost clock
- The highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with a slimmer Gaming X cooler
Cons
- Costs more than the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO at the time of writing
How We Chose These RTX 4070 Super Cards
Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.
- The figures behind the order
- We set side by side five cards on GPU, video memory, memory and boost clock as the makers state them. Nothing was tested in-house; 3 of the 4 fields compared are stated for every pick, while boost clock has gaps.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO to the MSI 4070 Super Gaming X Slim, state GPU, video memory and memory and share RTX 4070 Super GPU and GDDR6X memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X White gives no boost clock.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO ($500 to $1000) to the MSI 4070 Super Gaming X Slim ($1000 to $1500).
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 Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge: a metal backplate. The MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X White: a 192-bit memory interface. The MSI 4070 Super Gaming X Slim: a 2655MHz boost clock.
The circuit board on the back of a graphics card Budget
$500 to $1000 buys the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO, the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge and the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce; $1000 to $1500 buys the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X White and the MSI 4070 Super Gaming X Slim at our last check.
Match the pick to your priority
Spending as little as possible, with the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge the next step up: the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO. Buyers who want a slimmer Gaming X cooler and can spend more than the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X White costs: the MSI 4070 Super Gaming X Slim.
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, with the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge the next step up | 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 |
| Buyers who want 2505MHz boost clock | Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce | A 2505MHz boost clock |
| Buyers who want white two-fan design | MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X White | A white two-fan design |
| Buyers who want a slimmer Gaming X cooler and can spend more than the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X White costs | MSI 4070 Super Gaming X Slim | The highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with a slimmer Gaming X 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 | 2505MHz |
| MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X White | RTX 4070 Super | 12GB | GDDR6X | Not listed |
| MSI 4070 Super Gaming X Slim | RTX 4070 Super | 12GB | GDDR6X | 2655MHz |
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By price at the time of writing
At our last check the cheapest pick, the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO, sat in the $500 to $1000 tier, 2 tiers in all up to the MSI 4070 Super Gaming X Slim at $1000 to $1500; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.
| Price tier | Cards |
|---|---|
| About $500 to $1000 | ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO, Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge, Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce |
| About $1000 to $1500 | MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X White, MSI 4070 Super Gaming X Slim |
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO the Lowest Price Here?
The label rests on the cheapest way into this group, below the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge. It suits spending as little as possible, with the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge the next step up.
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 Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce uses 2505MHz; the MSI 4070 Super Gaming X Slim uses 2655MHz. The maker of the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X White doesn't state boost clock, so 4 of 5 picks are covered here.
What should I check before buying the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge?
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. In this guide it ranks second of 5.
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 2505MHz boost clock.
Should I pick the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO or the MSI 4070 Super Gaming X Slim?
The ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO suits spending as little as possible, with the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge the next step up; the MSI 4070 Super Gaming X Slim suits buyers who want a slimmer Gaming X cooler and can spend more than the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X White costs.
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, the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce for a 2505MHz boost clock and the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X White for a white two-fan design if those matter more to you.
A 650W PSU covers most builds.
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