Buying Guide
The Best RTX 4070 Super Graphics Cards
Four RTX 4070 Super cards compared on size, fan count, fan stop and price at the time of writing.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
11 min read4 products evaluated
The RTX 4070 Super keeps 12GB of GDDR6X and adds cores over the RTX 4070. It is a strong 1440p card available in short and full-size versions.
We compared listed specifications from the card makers and retailer listings; we did not benchmark these cards.
Quick Picks
Which of the 4 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Lowest Price at Writing
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 Super EVO OC EditionThe least expensive RTX 4070 Super here at the time of writing.
Best for: Most 1440p builds.
Check price for ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 Super EVO OC Edition on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Best for Small Cases
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12G Ventus 2X OCA 242mm, 2.1-slot SFF-Ready design.
Best for: Compact and Mini-ITX builds.
Check price for MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12G Ventus 2X OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Best Two-Fan Alternative
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Super Twin EdgeA 2475MHz boost with FREEZE fan stop and a backplate.
Best for: Mid-size cases.
Check price for ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Super Twin Edge on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Best Triple-Fan Pick
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Super WINDFORCE OC 12GA Windforce triple-fan cooler.
Best for: Roomy cases with good airflow.
Check price for Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Super WINDFORCE OC 12G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
| Pick | Why it stands out | Best for | Check price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The least expensive RTX 4070 Super here at the time of writing. | Most 1440p builds. | Check price for ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 Super EVO OC Edition on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| A 242mm, 2.1-slot SFF-Ready design. | Compact and Mini-ITX builds. | Check price for MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12G Ventus 2X OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| A 2475MHz boost with FREEZE fan stop and a backplate. | Mid-size cases. | Check price for ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Super Twin Edge on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| A Windforce triple-fan cooler. | Roomy cases with good airflow. | Check price for Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Super WINDFORCE OC 12G on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Lowest Price at Writing1 of 4
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
- Most 1440p builds.
Skip if
- Pass on it if cooler thickness of 2.5-slot, behind the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X (2.1-slot) rules it out for your setup.
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. It undercut the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge and every other pick on price at the time of writing. The main gap: cooler thickness of 2.5-slot, behind the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X (2.1-slot). If that matters, the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X comes in at 2.1-slot.
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
- The least expensive RTX 4070 Super here at the time of writing
Cons
- Cooler thickness of 2.5-slot, behind the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X (2.1-slot)
Best for Small Cases2 of 4
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12G Ventus 2X OC
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
- Compact and Mini-ITX builds.
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: 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards. Worth noting: short 242mm length suits compact cases.
Before buying, weigh one limit: costs more than the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO at the time of writing. It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce.
Key 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
Best Two-Fan Alternative3 of 4
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
- Mid-size cases.
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 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. If you want a confirmed cooler thickness, look to the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X instead: it comes in at 2.1-slot, while this one gives no figure.
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
- A 2475MHz boost with FREEZE fan stop and a backplate
Cons
- No published cooler thickness
- Costs more than the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO at the time of writing
Best Triple-Fan Pick4 of 4
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Super WINDFORCE OC 12G
Gigabyte's Windforce OC is a triple-fan RTX 4070 Super, with graphene nano lubricant that Gigabyte says extends fan life.
Best for
- Roomy cases with good airflow.
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 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.
When we checked, only the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge and cheaper picks cost less, and the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X cost more. Video memory is its weakest area, and the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO covers it better at 12GB.
Key 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
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
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 four cards on GPU, video memory, memory and cooler thickness as the makers state them. Nothing was tested in-house; 3 of the 5 fields compared are stated for every pick, while cooler thickness and boost clock have gaps.
- The shared baseline
- All 4, 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 Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge and the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce give no cooler thickness; the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X and the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce give 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
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
How much cooler thickness you need
The MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X tops cooler thickness at 2.1-slot and the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO sits lowest at 2.5-slot. Start with the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X if cooler thickness decides it. The Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge and the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce give no cooler thickness figure, so 2 of 4 picks are compared here.
Setup checks
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. Measure for 242mm and 2.1 slots before ordering the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X. No dimensions are published for the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge; get length and thickness from the maker's page first.
The circuit board on the back of a graphics card Features beyond the spec table
The MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X: an openwork backplate. The Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge: a metal backplate. The Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce: graphene nano lubricant in the fans.
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 at our last check.
Match the pick to your priority
Most 1440p builds: the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO. Compact and Mini-ITX builds: the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X. Mid-size cases: the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge.
How to Choose an RTX 4070 Super Card
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Most 1440p builds | ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO | The least expensive RTX 4070 Super here at the time of writing |
| Compact and Mini-ITX builds | MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X | A 242mm, 2.1-slot SFF-Ready design |
| Mid-size cases | Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge | A 2475MHz boost with FREEZE fan stop and a backplate |
| Roomy cases with good airflow | Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce | A Windforce triple-fan cooler |
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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" marks cooler thickness where the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge and the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce leave the figure out.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO | RTX 4070 Super | 12GB | GDDR6X | 2.5-slot |
| MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X | RTX 4070 Super | 12GB | GDDR6X | 2.1-slot |
| Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge | RTX 4070 Super | 12GB | GDDR6X | Not listed |
| Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce | RTX 4070 Super | 12GB | GDDR6X | Not listed |
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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 Ventus 2X 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the slimmest cooler thickness: the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X or the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO?
The MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X is lowest on cooler thickness at 2.1-slot; the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO follows at 2.5-slot, 16% apart. No cooler thickness figure is published for the Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge and the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce, which leaves 2 of 4 picks ranked here.
Is the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X worth paying more than the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO?
What it brings is cooler thickness (2.1-slot against 2.5-slot). The ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO sat in the $500 to $1000 tier and the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X in the $1000 to $1500 tier when we checked, with 2 other picks between them; pay the difference only if cooler thickness decides your purchase.
What makes the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO the Lowest Price at Writing?
The label rests on the least expensive RTX 4070 Super here at the time of writing. It suits most 1440p builds.
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 makers of the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X and the Gigabyte 4070 Super Windforce don't state boost clock, so 2 of 4 picks are covered here.
What should I check before buying the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X?
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. In this guide it ranks second of 4, as our Best for Small Cases pick, and first of 2 on cooler thickness (2.1-slot).
Beyond the specs, what sets the ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO and the MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X apart?
The ASUS Dual 4070 Super EVO: 0dB fan stop at light load. The MSI 4070 Super Ventus 2X: ZERO FROZR fan stop. The Zotac 4070 Super Twin Edge: two 90mm fans with FREEZE fan stop.
Bottom Line
The ASUS Dual EVO was the best-priced RTX 4070 Super here at the time of writing. MSI's Ventus 2X is the one for small cases, and Gigabyte's triple-fan Windforce suits roomy towers.
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