Buying Guide
The Best RTX 4070 Super Cards by Power
Three graphics cards ranked on video memory and cooler thickness; the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO is the cheapest route in.
By The PC Journal editorial team
11 min read3 products evaluated
The 4070 Super sits between the 4070 and 4070 Ti, and cooler design separates the partners. Every pick is an RTX 4070 Super, ordered by recommended PSU wattage.
We ranked these graphics cards on GPU, VRAM and memory using manufacturer specifications; where a maker leaves out thickness, we say so rather than guess, since we have not benched them.
Quick Picks
Our 3 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Premium Pick
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12G Ventus 2X OC
ZERO FROZR fan stop at the highest price in the group.
Best for: Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor.
Our take Check price for MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12G Ventus 2X OC (opens in a new tab)
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)
| Pick | Why it’s here | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZERO FROZR fan stop at the highest price in the group. | Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor. | Check price for MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12G Ventus 2X OC (opens in a new tab) |
| 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) |
Our Picks
Premium Pick1 of 3
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12G Ventus 2X OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
MSI's Ventus 2X OC is 242mm long, 2.1 slots thick and carries NVIDIA's SFF-Ready label, with a 650W recommended power supply.
Best for
- Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
You also get ZERO FROZR fan stop and an openwork backplate. Measure for 242mm and 2.1 slots before ordering the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X. MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X: the maker suggests a PSU of 650W or more.
SFF-Ready is NVIDIA's size guideline, not a guarantee the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X fits every small case. Another plus is 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards. Worth noting too: short 242mm length suits compact cases. Only the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge came close to it on price at the time of writing; it cost the most of the 3 picks.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4070 Super
- VRAM: 12GB
- Memory: GDDR6X
- Length: 242mm
- Thickness: 2.1-slot
- Recommended PSU: 650W
- SFF-Ready: Yes
Pros
- 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- Short 242mm length suits compact cases
- Carries NVIDIA's SFF-Ready label
- ZERO FROZR fan stop
Cons
- Costs more than the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here2 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
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: cooler thickness of 2.5-slot, behind the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X (2.1-slot).
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. 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. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge was closest. What it gives up: cooler thickness of 2.5-slot, behind the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X (2.1-slot); by contrast, the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X comes in at 2.1-slot.
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
Cons
- Cooler thickness of 2.5-slot, behind the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X (2.1-slot)
Also Consider3 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
- Its cooler thickness is not published, which rules it out if you need that number.
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. On price it sat second of 3, between the cheaper ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO and the pricier MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X, at the time of writing. The trade-off is video memory; for more, the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X offers 12GB.
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
- No published cooler thickness
- Costs more than the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO at the time of writing
How We Chose These RTX 4070 Super Cards by Power
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- What we compared
- We lined up three cards on GPU, video memory, memory and cooler thickness as the makers state them. We did not test them in-house.
- What every pick has in common
- All 3, from the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X to the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge, state GPU, video memory and memory and share RTX 4070 Super GPU and GDDR6X memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge gives no cooler thickness; the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X 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 Ventus 2X ($1000 to $1500).
What to Look for in an RTX 4070 Super Card by Power
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Cooler thickness across these picks
Here cooler thickness runs from 2.5-slot on the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO to 2.1-slot on the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X. Start with the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X if cooler thickness decides it. No figure for the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge.
Setup checks
Measure for 242mm and 2.1 slots before ordering the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X. 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.
Extras that separate them
The MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X: an openwork backplate. The ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO: a 2.5-slot dual-fan cooler. The Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge: a metal backplate.
Budget
$500 to $1000 buys the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO and the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge; $1000 to $1500 buys the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X at our last check.
Start from what matters most
Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor: the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X. Spending as little as possible: the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO.
How to Choose an RTX 4070 Super Card by Power
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor | MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X | ZERO FROZR fan stop at the highest price in the group |
| 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 |
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Key specs side by side
The MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X leads on cooler thickness at 2.1-slot, ahead of the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO at 2.5-slot. "Not listed" means the maker leaves that figure out.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X | RTX 4070 Super | 12GB | GDDR6X | 2.1-slot |
| ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO | RTX 4070 Super | 12GB | GDDR6X | 2.5-slot |
| Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge | RTX 4070 Super | 12GB | GDDR6X | Not listed |
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By price at the time of writing
The ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO was the lowest-priced pick and the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X the highest when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Cards |
|---|---|
| About $500 to $1000 | ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO, Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge |
| About $1000 to $1500 | MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X ahead of the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO on cooler thickness?
The MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X comes out best at 2.1-slot, with the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO at 2.5-slot. The Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge doesn't state a figure, so it sits outside this comparison.
What does the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X add over the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO?
On paper it adds cooler thickness (2.1-slot against 2.5-slot). The ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO was the lowest-priced pick when we checked, so pay the difference only if those gains matter to you.
Why is the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO our Lowest Price Here pick?
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 MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X doesn't say.
Will the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO work with my setup?
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 second of 3, as our Lowest Price Here pick.
What extras do the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X and the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO include?
The MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X: ZERO FROZR fan stop. 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.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X, chosen for ZERO FROZR fan stop at the highest price in the group. Look at the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO for the cheapest way into this group, below the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge and the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge for two 90mm fans with FREEZE fan stop if those matter more to you.
Use the PSU wattage the manufacturer lists, not a generic figure.