Gainward GeForce RTX 4070 Panther review - Introduction

Gainward GeForce RTX 4070 Panther
12GB - Triple Fans - Super Silent

The Gainward GeForce RTX 4070 Panther is tey another AIB option in the RTX 4070 lineup. Our review found that this graphics card performs on par with the founder edition, while maintaining silent and cool operation, and for a relatively small price increase of $50-75. While lacking RGB lighting, its capabilities make it a tempting choice for gamers and professionals in that 2560x1440 resolution domain. It lacks a proper factory overclock but does get some extra TDP power allowance. That's easily tweaked out of this product as our article will show you.NVIDIA has unveiled the GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card, set to launch on April 13th. At a retail price of $599, the RTX 4070 is more affordable for gamers seeking high-end performance than its predecessor, the RTX 4070 Ti, which was initially priced at $899.The GeForce RTX 4070 boasts features such as ray tracing, DLSS, and AI-powered assists, making it an attractive choice for gamers who demand optimal performance. With 5888 CUDA/Shader cores and 12GB of 21Gbps GDDR6X memory across a 192-bit wide memory interface, the RTX 4070 delivers a maximum bandwidth of 504GB/s. It also includes 46 RT cores, 184 Tensor cores, 184 TMUs, and possibly 64 ROPs, using the same AD104 silicon as the RTX 4070 Ti, with 46 out of 60 streaming multiprocessors being enabled. The RTX 4070 provides a more affordable upgrade solution for gamers who want a high-end graphics card without competing with the cheapest RTX 4070 Ti. 

GeForce	RTX 4070 Ti	RTX 4070	RTX 3070 Ti	RTX 3070
GPU	AD104-400	AD104-250	GA104-400	GA104-30X
Sgader Cores	7680	5888	6144	5888
Base Clock	2310 MHz	1920 MHz	1575 MHz	1500 MHz
Boost Clock	2610 MHz	2475 MHz	1770 MHz	1725 MHz
FP32 Compute	40 TFLOPS	29 TFLOPS	22 TFLOPS	20 TFLOPS
Memory	12 GB G6X	12 GB G6X	8 GB G6X	8 GB G6
Memory Bus	192-bit	192-bit	256-bit	256-bit
Memory Speed	21 Gbps	21 Gbps	19 Gbps	14 Gbps
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	504 GB/s	608 GB/s	448 GB/s
TDP	285W	200W	290W	220W
Interface	PCIe Gen4 x16	PCIe Gen4 x16	PCIe Gen4 x16	PCIe Gen4 x16
MSRP	799 USD	599 USD	599 USD	499 USD
Release Date	January 5, 2023	April 13, 2023	June 10, 2021	May 8, 2021

Gainward's Discreet Panther Series Graphics Cards

Gainward has its understated Panther series, characterized by an elegant, unobtrusive design that intentionally shies away from attention. Continuing Gainward's pattern of using names beginning with "P," the Panther series follows the Phantom and Phoenix lineups. The latest additions sport 3-slot triple-fan cooling systems, devoid of LED lights or logos, making them ideal for users who prefer concealing their PC builds within windowless cases.

Sized 328.9mm x 128.0mm x 63.5mm, the Panther series utilizes a single standard 8-pin PEG connector and features the standard video output array of three DisplayPort 1.4a and one HDMI 2.1a ports. Although the cards resemble Palit's Jetstream series, they showcase a unique appearance. Gainward emphasizes the incorporation of "Cyclone Fans" in the Panther cards, which enhance airflow and effectively regulate temperature. The Panther series boasts a triple-slot, triple-fan cooling solution encased in a black shroud adorned with indents and patterns, which serve functional and aesthetic purposes. The extensive flow-through design contributes to superior cooling. The graphics cards incorporate a sizable heatsink connected to a large copper base, enveloping the GPU and memory. To prevent sagging, the cards are equipped with a protective plate. The GeForce RTX 40 Panther capitalizes on the Cyclone Fan for nice aerodynamic performance. The Wing Tip on the fan tail optimizes airflow into the thermal module, while the distinctive claw marks on the Cyclone Fan Blades ensure consistent air delivery to the heatsink. Powered by NVIDIA's ADA104 GPU. The graphics card employs the innovative 12VHPWR power connector and a highly efficient triple-fan cooling system. Boasting 5888 shader cores, the ADA104 GPU propels the GeForce RTX 4070, generating exceptional rasterized visuals at 29 FP32 Shader-TFLOPS. Additionally, the card includes 184 Fourth Generation Tensor Cores for AI processing and DLSS, alongside 46 Third Generation Ada RT Cores for advanced ray-tracing technology. As part of Nvidia's RTX 40 Series, the GeForce RTX 4070 is equipped with Ada features such as Shader Execution Reordering (SER), next-generation RT core engines, and DLSS 3. Operating at a reference boost clock frequency of 2475 MHz yet a slightly higher TGP of ~ 200W, this graphics card delivers impressive performance in the 2560x1440 resolution range, making it an excellent option for those who value a sleek yet sophisticated design. Compared to the founder's edition model, this card offers a performance boost of approximately 1-2% at an additional cost of roughly $50 perhaps 75 USD.