GPU comparison with benchmarksThe MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 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 PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6700 XT is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (RDNA 2) and has 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 384 GB/s. |
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GPUThe MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G has the GA104-300-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Ampere architecture. The PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6700 XT is based on the graphics chip Navi 22 XT, which comes from the RDNA 2 architecture. |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G | GPU | PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6700 XT |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT |
GA104-300-A1 | GPU Chip | Navi 22 XT |
Ampere | Architecture | RDNA 2 |
46 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 40 |
5888 | Shader | 2560 |
96 | Render Output Units | 64 |
184 | Texture Units | 160 |
46 | Raytracing Cores | 40 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G clocks at 1.750 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 14.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6700 XT is 16.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.000 GHz. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 12 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 | 384 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 192 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 | 2.321 GHz |
1.725 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.581 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | 2.42 GHz | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G is powered by 2 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 220 W. The PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6700 XT has 2 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 230 W. |
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220 W | TDP | 230 W |
250 W | TDP (up) | -- |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
2 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G is equipped with a total of 3 Axial main fans. The PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6700 XT has 2 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
3 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 90 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
36-37 dB | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G. The PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6700 XT supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
1x 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 MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6700 XT 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 |
No LED lighting | LED | Addressable LED |
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 MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G is connected to the system via PCIe 4.0 x 16 lanes and requires 3 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6700 XT needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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305 mm | Length | 228 mm |
121 mm | Height | 109 mm |
52 mm | Width | 39 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
992 g | Weight | -- |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G has been manufactured with a structure width of 8 nanometers since Q4/2020. The PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6700 XT came on the market in Q1/2021 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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-- | Part-no | AXRX 6700XT 12GBD6-3DH |
Q4/2020 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
649 $ | Launch Price | 479 $ (Reference) |
8 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |