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 Radeon RX Vega 56 Nano Edition is based on the AMD RX Vega 56 (GCN 5) and has 8 GB HBM2 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 410 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 Radeon RX Vega 56 Nano Edition is based on the graphics chip Vega 10 XL, which comes from the GCN 5 architecture. |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G | GPU | PowerColor Radeon RX Vega 56 Nano Edition |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 | Based on | AMD RX Vega 56 |
GA104-300-A1 | GPU Chip | Vega 10 XL |
Ampere | Architecture | GCN 5 |
46 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 56 |
5888 | Shader | 3584 |
96 | Render Output Units | 64 |
184 | Texture Units | 256 |
46 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
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 Radeon RX Vega 56 Nano Edition is 1.6 Gbps and the clock speed is 0.800 GHz. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | HBM2 |
1.750 GHz | Memory Clock | 0.800 GHz |
14.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 1.6 Gbps |
448 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 410 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 2048 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 | 1.156 GHz |
1.725 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.471 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
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 Radeon RX Vega 56 Nano Edition has 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 210 W. |
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220 W | TDP | 210 W |
250 W | TDP (up) | -- |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
2 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G is equipped with a total of 3 Axial main fans. The PowerColor Radeon RX Vega 56 Nano Edition has 1 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
3 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 1 x 90 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | dB |
36-37 dB | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G. The PowerColor Radeon RX Vega 56 Nano Edition supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.3 | HDCP-Version | -- |
1x HDMI v2.1 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0b |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4 |
-- | 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 Radeon RX Vega 56 Nano Edition is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_1 |
Yes | Raytracing | No |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
No LED lighting | LED | No LED lighting |
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 | No |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
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 Radeon RX Vega 56 Nano Edition needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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305 mm | Length | 280 mm |
121 mm | Height | 127 mm |
52 mm | Width | 40 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
992 g | Weight | -- |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 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 Radeon RX Vega 56 Nano Edition came on the market in Q3/2017 and will have a structure width of 14 nanometers manufactured. |
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-- | Part-no | AXRX VEGA 56 NANO 8GBHBM2 |
Q4/2020 | Release date | Q3/2017 |
649 $ | Launch Price | 399 $ (Reference) |
8 nm | Structure size | 14 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Radeon RX Vega 56 Nano Edition
8 GB HBM2 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G
8 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 Radeon RX Vega 56 Nano Edition
8 GB HBM2 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Radeon RX Vega 56 Nano Edition
8 GB HBM2 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Radeon RX Vega 56 Nano Edition
8 GB HBM2 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Radeon RX Vega 56 Nano Edition
8 GB HBM2 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Radeon RX Vega 56 Nano Edition
8 GB HBM2 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 3X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Radeon RX Vega 56 Nano Edition
8 GB HBM2 |