NVIDIAReleased 2024

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super

Nvidia's reference 4070 SUPER, with 12GB of GDDR6X, DLSS 3 Frame Generation, and a compact 2-slot dual-fan design ideal for sensible 1440p builds.

76/100

Very good

Overall score · how we rate

12GB GDDR6XDLSS 3 with Frame GenCompact 2-slot220W TDP1440p sweet spot

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Why we rate it

Sweet-spot 1440p performance
Compact 2-slot reference design
Strong ray tracing for the price
DLSS 3 with Frame Generation
12GB VRAM is starting to feel tight
Last generation now

Score profile

Where the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super wins and loses

Scored against the graphics cards class

1440p rasterisation

4K rasterisation

Ray tracing

Power efficiency

Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

General info

ArchitectureAda Lovelace

GPU chipAD104

Process5 nm

Release year2024

DLSS versionDLSS 3

Ray tracing generation3

Memory

VRAM12 GB

Memory typeGDDR6X

Memory bus width192

Memory speed21

Memory bandwidth504

Compute units

CUDA cores / Stream processors7168

Ray tracing cores56

Tensor cores / AI accelerators224

Base clock1980 MHz

Boost clock2475 MHz

Power

TDP / TGP220 W

PSU recommendation650 W

Power connectors1

Design and cooling

Length244 mm

Slot width2

Display outputs

HDMI1

DisplayPort3

Max resolution7680

Max simultaneous displays4

More specs

Boost clock2.48

Memory size12

Nvidia cuda cores5888

Watch it in action

Head to head

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super vs ASUS ASUS GeForce RTX 4070 12G DUAL EVO OC

Highlighted cell = better in that row

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SuperASUS GeForce RTX 4070 12G DUAL EVO OC

	NVIDIANVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SuperThis page	ASUSASUS GeForce RTX 4070 12G DUAL EVO OC
Overall score	76 /100Better	75 /100
VRAM	12 GB	12 GB
Boost clock	2475 MHz	2550 MHzBetter
Memory type	GDDR6X	GDDR6X
TDP	220 W	200 WBetter
Cuda cores	7168Better	5888
Memory bus bit	192	192

Who it's for

Is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super right for you?

Buy it if

1440p gamers on a sensible budget

If you're driving a 1440p monitor, want strong ray tracing and the DLSS 3 ecosystem, and you've found this card at a meaningful discount versus current-gen options, it's a very capable choice.

Skip it if

Future-proofers or 4K maximalists

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.

1440p gamer in a compact build

Building or upgrading a mid-tower or mATX PC at 1440p. The 244mm reference card fits where bulkier triple-fan variants won't, with the full 4070 SUPER performance intact.

excellent

DLSS and ray tracing fan

Plays single-player AAA games with all the eye candy on, including ray tracing. Frame Generation and DLSS Quality together make demanding RT titles run smoothly.

good

Casual 4K gamer

Plays at 4K mostly older or less demanding titles. Will get a smooth experience with DLSS Quality, but newest releases at 4K ultra will push the 12GB VRAM uncomfortably.

okay

Future-proof builder

Building now and planning to keep the GPU for 5+ years. 12GB and last-gen architecture mean this card will age faster than 16GB current-gen alternatives at similar money.

skip

Common questions

Before you buy

Is the RTX 4070 SUPER still worth buying in 2026?

Only at a meaningful discount versus the RTX 5070. The 4070 SUPER is still a strong 1440p performer with great DLSS 3 support, but newer cards offer better value at full price now.

What PSU do I need for the RTX 4070 SUPER?

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.

Is 12GB of VRAM enough for 4K gaming?

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.

Is the 4070 SUPER better than the 4070 Ti SUPER?

No, the Ti SUPER is faster and has 16GB of VRAM on a wider 256-bit bus. The 4070 SUPER is the more affordable card aimed at 1440p, while the Ti SUPER is positioned for higher-end 1440p and entry 4K.

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