GPU comparison with benchmarksThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 Master 8G is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Ampere) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
The MSI Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming Trio 16G is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (RDNA 2) and has 16 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 512 GB/s. |
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GPUThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 Master 8G has the GA104-300-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Ampere architecture. The MSI Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming Trio 16G is based on the graphics chip Navi 21 XT, which comes from the RDNA 2 architecture. |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 Master 8G | GPU | MSI Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming Trio 16G |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT |
GA104-300-A1 | GPU Chip | Navi 21 XT |
Ampere | Architecture | RDNA 2 |
46 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 72 |
5888 | Shader | 4608 |
96 | Render Output Units | 128 |
184 | Texture Units | 288 |
46 | Raytracing Cores | 72 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 Master 8G clocks at 1.750 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 14.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the MSI Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming Trio 16G is 16.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.000 GHz. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 16 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.750 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.000 GHz |
14.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 16.0 Gbps |
448 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 512 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 256 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.500 GHz | Base Clock | 1.825 GHz |
1.845 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.250 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | 2.02 GHz | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 Master 8G is powered by 2 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 220 W. The MSI Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming Trio 16G has 2 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 300 W. |
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220 W | TDP | 300 W |
250 W | TDP (up) | 345 W |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
2 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 Master 8G is equipped with a total of 3 Axial main fans. The MSI Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming Trio 16G has 3 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
3 x 100 mm | Fan 1 | 3 x 100 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
42-44 dB | Noise (Load) | 35 dB |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 Master 8G. The MSI Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming Trio 16G supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
3x HDMI v2.1 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 Master 8G it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the MSI Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming Trio 16G is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
Yes | Raytracing | Yes |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
GIGABYTE RGB Fusion | LED | MSI Mystic Light |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | AV1 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 Master 8G is connected to the system via PCIe 4.0 x 16 lanes and requires 3 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The MSI Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming Trio 16G needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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290 mm | Length | 324 mm |
131 mm | Height | 141 mm |
60 mm | Width | 55 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | 1551 g |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 Master 8G has been manufactured with a structure width of 8 nanometers since Q4/2020. The MSI Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming Trio 16G came on the market in Q4/2020 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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GV-N3070AORUS M-8GD | Part-no | -- |
Q4/2020 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
779 $ | Launch Price | 799 $ |
8 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 Master 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 Master 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 Master 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 Master 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 Master 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 Master 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 Master 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 Master 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 Master 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 Master 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 Master 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 Master 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 Master 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 Master 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 Master 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming Trio 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |