MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ventus 3X review - Introduction

MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ventus 3X
12GB at MSRP - Triple Fans - Silent

Meet the MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ventus 3X, advertised as a more affordable alternative in the RTX 4070 lineup that delivers top-notch performance. Classified by NVIDIA as a 12 GB MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) graphics card, this device ensures its benchmark performance is available at the competitive price of $599. 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 a more affordable option for gamers seeking high-end performance than its predecessor, the RTX 4070 Ti, which was initially priced at $899.The GeForce RTX 4070 boasts impressive 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

Introducing the latest addition from MSI, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ventus 3X 12GB, which harnesses the power of the NVIDIA ADA104 GPU. This iteration is more restricted in terms of configuration, as it's available at the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP). The card incorporates a standard 8-pin power connector and is equipped with a triple-fan cooling solution. With a robust 5888 shader cores, the ADA104 GPU fuels the GeForce RTX 4070, enabling it to generate rasterized visuals with an outstanding 29 FP32 Shader-TFLOPS. The card also integrates 184 Fourth Generation Tensor Cores for AI processing and DLSS, as well as 46 Third Generation Ada RT Cores, which support cutting-edge ray-tracing technology.

As a member of Nvidia's RTX 40 Series, the GeForce RTX 4070 comes outfitted with Ada innovations such as Shader Execution Reordering (SER), next-gen RT core engines, and DLSS 3. Operating at a reference boost clock frequency of 2475 MHz and a TGP of 200W, this graphics card provides nice performance in the 2560x1440 domain, making it an ideal choice for those who appreciate a minimalist yet elegant aesthetic.