RTX 4070 Super 12G Ventus 3X OC
MSI's Ventus 3X OC take on the RTX 4070 SUPER, with 12GB of GDDR6X, triple-fan cooling, and a factory overclock for strong 1440p ultra gaming.
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Why we rate it
- Excellent 1440p ultra performance
- DLSS 3 with Frame Generation
- Efficient 220W TDP
- Triple-fan Ventus 3X cooling
- No DLSS 4 multi-frame generation
- Only 12GB VRAM
Where the RTX 4070 Super 12G Ventus 3X OC wins and loses
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RTX 4070 Super 12G Ventus 3X OC vs ASUS ASUS GeForce RTX 4070 12G DUAL EVO OC
| MSIRTX 4070 Super 12G Ventus 3X OCThis page | ASUSASUS GeForce RTX 4070 12G DUAL EVO OC | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 75 /100 | 75 /100 |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Boost clock | 2505 MHz | 2550 MHzBetter |
| Memory type | GDDR6X | GDDR6X |
| TDP | 220 W | 200 WBetter |
| Cuda cores | 7168Better | 5888 |
| Memory bus bit | 192 | 192 |
Is the RTX 4070 Super 12G Ventus 3X OC right for you?
If you find this card at a clear discount versus the RTX 5070 and RX 9070, and you want strong 1440p ultra gaming with DLSS 3 Frame Generation and quiet triple-fan cooling, the Ventus 3X delivers.
If you want DLSS 4 multi-frame generation, the RTX 5070 has it. If 16GB VRAM matters, the RX 9070 offers it at competitive pricing. The 4070 SUPER's 12GB and DLSS 3 are the constraints.
Before you buy
Yes at a clear discount versus the RTX 5070 or RX 9070. It remains a strong 1440p ultra card with DLSS 3 Frame Generation. At full RRP, the current-gen options with DLSS 4 or 16GB VRAM make more sense.
Similar 1440p performance, with the 5070 adding DLSS 4 multi-frame generation and GDDR7 memory. The 4070 SUPER is more power-efficient at 220W. Pick based on pricing and whether DLSS 4 matters.
Capable at 4K with DLSS Quality in many titles, but the narrow 192-bit bus and 12GB VRAM limit native 4K. 1440p ultra is the genuine sweet spot for this card.
MSI recommends 650W and that's the realistic floor. Most existing quality 650W or higher PSUs will run this card without issue, helped by the modest 220W TDP.
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