Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Super WindForce OC

Name: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Super WindForce OC
Brand: Gigabyte
SKU: 93251

Manufacturer: Gigabyte

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Super WindForce OC is a graphics card based on NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace architecture, produced on a 5 nm process with 35,800 million transistors. It comes equipped with 12GB of GDDR6X VRAM running at an effective speed of 21,000 MHz across a 192-bit memory bus, yielding up to 504.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The card supports ray tracing, DLSS, DirectX 12 Ultimate, and multi-display output for up to four screens, with RGB lighting also built in.

Clocked at 1,980 MHz base with a turbo of 2,505 MHz, the GPU delivers 35.91 TFLOPS of floating-point performance, a texture rate of 561.1 GTexels/s, and a pixel rate of 200.4 GPixel/s across its 7,168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units. With a 220W TDP and dimensions of 261 mm by 126 mm, it has a notably compact footprint for its class. The card connects via PCIe 4.0, supports Intel Resizable BAR and ECC memory, and outputs through three DisplayPort and one HDMI 2.1a port, with no USB-C or DVI outputs present.

Pros

At 261 mm wide and 126 mm tall, the card's compact dimensions make it compatible with a wider range of cases, including smaller builds where longer cards would not fit
A 220W TDP keeps power draw relatively moderate, easing demands on system power supplies and case airflow
504.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth delivered over a 192-bit GDDR6X bus supports fast data throughput for texture-heavy rendering workloads
Ray tracing and DLSS are both supported, enabling hardware-accelerated visual effects and upscaling in compatible titles and applications
Intel Resizable BAR and ECC memory support add both transfer efficiency and data reliability for compute-oriented use
RGB lighting is included for users who want visual customization within their system build

Cons

The turbo clock of 2,505 MHz is relatively conservative for this architecture, which may limit peak compute headroom under sustained load
12GB of VRAM on a 192-bit bus may feel restrictive for users running very high resolution or multi-texture workloads that benefit from larger frame buffers
XeSS (XMX) is not supported, leaving DLSS as the only upscaling option available
No USB-C, DVI, or mini DisplayPort outputs are present, which restricts compatibility with certain monitor types and display configurations

Who is this for?

This card is well-suited for users working within space-constrained or compact builds, where its 261 mm width and 126 mm height allow it to fit into cases that would not accommodate larger designs. Its 220W TDP keeps thermal and power demands manageable, making it a practical choice for systems with modest cooling setups. The combination of ray tracing, DLSS, DirectX 12 Ultimate, and 504.2 GB/s of GDDR6X memory bandwidth also makes it a solid fit for users engaged in rendering, gaming, or GPU-accelerated tasks that benefit from a capable but physically restrained card. Support for Intel Resizable BAR, ECC memory, and four simultaneous display outputs adds further versatility for both creative and multi-monitor desktop use cases.

Who is this NOT for?

Users who need the largest possible VRAM capacity for highly texture-intensive or memory-bound workloads may find the 12GB frame buffer on a 192-bit bus limiting, particularly as resolution and asset complexity increase. Those who rely on upscaling options beyond DLSS will note that XeSS (XMX) is absent, narrowing the available choices. The card also lacks USB-C and DVI output, which rules it out for setups that depend on those interfaces, and its air-only cooling means users seeking quieter or more aggressive thermal management through liquid cooling will need to look elsewhere.

Performance:

GPU clock speed	1980 MHz
GPU turbo	2505 MHz
pixel rate	200.4 GPixel/s
floating-point performance	35.91 TFLOPS
texture rate	561.1 GTexels/s
GPU memory speed	1313 MHz
shading units	7168
texture mapping units (TMUs)	224
render output units (ROPs)	80
Has Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP)	✓

The GPU runs at a base frequency of 1,980 MHz, boosting to a turbo of 2,505 MHz, and produces 35.91 TFLOPS of floating-point performance. Its 7,168 shading units and 224 texture mapping units combine for a texture rate of 561.1 GTexels/s, while 80 render output units deliver a pixel rate of 200.4 GPixel/s. GPU memory operates at 1,313 MHz, and Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP) processing is supported.

Memory:

effective memory speed	21000 MHz
maximum memory bandwidth	504.2 GB/s
VRAM	12GB
GDDR version	GDDR6X
memory bus width	192-bit
Supports ECC memory	✓

The card uses 12GB of GDDR6X VRAM on a 192-bit memory bus, running at an effective speed of 21,000 MHz for a maximum bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. ECC memory support is also present, providing error-correction capability for workloads that require data accuracy.

Features:

DirectX version	DirectX 12 Ultimate
OpenGL version	4.6
OpenCL version	3
Supports multi-display technology	✓
supports ray tracing	✓
Supports 3D	✓
supports DLSS	✓
has XeSS (XMX)	✕
AMD SAM / Intel Resizable BAR	Intel Resizable BAR
has LHR	✕
has RGB lighting	✓
supported displays	4

The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and OpenCL 3, along with hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS, while XeSS (XMX) is not available. Multi-display technology is present with support for up to four simultaneous outputs, stereoscopic 3D is included, and Intel Resizable BAR is supported for improved CPU-to-GPU memory access. RGB lighting is featured on the card, and LHR is not implemented.

Ports:

has an HDMI output	✓
HDMI ports	1
HDMI version	HDMI 2.1a
DisplayPort outputs	3
USB-C ports	0
DVI outputs	0
mini DisplayPort outputs	0

The card offers four display outputs in total: three DisplayPort connectors and one HDMI 2.1a port. There are no USB-C, DVI, or mini DisplayPort outputs available on this model.

General info:

GPU architecture	Ada Lovelace
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	220W
PCI Express (PCIe) version	4
semiconductor size	5 nm
number of transistors	35800 million
Has air-water cooling	✕
width	261 mm
height	126 mm

Grounded in the Ada Lovelace architecture and built on a 5 nm process, the GPU packs 35,800 million transistors into a card measuring just 261 mm in width and 126 mm in height — a notably compact form factor. It connects via PCIe 4.0, carries a TDP of 220W, and relies entirely on air cooling, as water cooling is not supported.

Final Verdict

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Super WindForce OC carves out a clear position as a capable Ada Lovelace card with a genuinely compact physical profile — at 261 mm by 126 mm, it brings a level of build flexibility that few cards in this performance bracket can match. Paired with a 220W TDP and a feature set that includes ray tracing, DLSS, Intel Resizable BAR, and 504.2 GB/s of GDDR6X memory bandwidth, it covers the needs of users who want a well-rounded card without sacrificing case compatibility. Those pushing very high resolutions or requiring liquid cooling will encounter its natural limits, but for compact and mid-range system builders seeking a technically complete graphics card on the Ada Lovelace architecture, the WindForce OC is a well-considered option.

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