GPU comparison with benchmarksThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Ampere) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
The GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G 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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition has the GA104-300-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Ampere architecture. The GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G is based on the graphics chip Navi 22 XT, which comes from the RDNA 2 architecture. |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition | GPU | GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G |
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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition clocks at 1.750 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 14.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G 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 | 2.622 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | 2.55 GHz | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 220 W. The GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G 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 230 W. |
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220 W | TDP | 230 W |
240 W | TDP (up) | -- |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G has 3 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 85 mm | Fan 1 | 3 x 80 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
37 dB | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition. The GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G 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 | 2x HDMI v2.1 |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 2x DP v1.4a |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G 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 | GIGABYTE RGB Fusion |
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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition is connected to the system via PCIe 4.0 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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242 mm | Length | 296 mm |
112 mm | Height | 114 mm |
-- | Width | 56 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
1034 g | Weight | -- |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition has been manufactured with a structure width of 8 nanometers since Q4/2020. The GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G came on the market in Q1/2021 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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-- | Part-no | GV-R67XTAORUS E-12GD |
Q4/2020 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
499 $ | Launch Price | 479 $ (Reference) |
8 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition
8 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |