MSI GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12G GAMING X SLIM
MSI's slim take on the 4070 SUPER, with a triple-fan TORX 5.0 cooler in a thinner form factor that suits compact and mid-tower 1440p gaming builds.
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Why we rate it
- Triple-fan cooling in a slim profile
- Sweet-spot 1440p performance
- DLSS 3 with Frame Generation
- Zero Frozr silent mode
- Last generation now
- 12GB VRAM is starting to feel tight
Where the MSI GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12G GAMING X SLIM wins and loses
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Is the MSI GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12G GAMING X SLIM right for you?
If you want a 4070 SUPER for 1440p gaming in a case that won't fit the biggest triple-fan partner cards, the SLIM profile gives you triple-fan cooling in a thinner package. Performance matches chunkier variants.
If you want to keep your card for 5+ years or game at native 4K with heavy ray tracing, 12GB will feel limiting. A card with 16GB or more is a safer long-term bet at this price tier.
Before you buy
Only at a meaningful discount. The 4070 SUPER chip is still a strong 1440p performer with great DLSS 3 support, but newer cards like the RTX 5070 and RX 9070 offer better value at full price now.
The SLIM has a thinner cooler profile, making it easier to fit in cases with limited GPU thickness. Performance is essentially identical, though the regular GAMING X has slightly more thermal headroom for sustained load.
Nvidia recommends 650W, which is plenty for most builds. A quality 650W or higher unit from a reputable brand will have comfortable headroom even with a power-hungry CPU.
For most current games at 4K with DLSS, yes. The newest texture-heavy releases push that limit, and modded games can exceed it. For long-term 4K ultra gaming, 16GB cards are a safer choice.
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