GeForce RTX™ 4070 GAMING X TRIO 12G

GeForce RTX™ 4070 GAMING X TRIO 12G

Core Specifications

• GPU: NVIDIA Ada Lovelace AD104‑250‑A1; 5 888 CUDA cores, 46 third-gen RT cores, 184 fourth-gen Tensor cores

• Base / Boost Clocks: Factory‑overclocked—~1 920 MHz base, ~2 610 MHz boost; MSI Center “Extreme” mode can reach ~2 625 MHz

• Memory: 12 GB GDDR6X on a 192‑bit bus at 21 Gbps (≈504 GB/s)

Physical Dimensions & Power

• Dimensions: 338 × 141 × 52 mm (approx. 13.3″ × 5.6″ × 2.0″), occupies 2‑slots

• Weight: ~1.214 kg (card) / ~2.143 kg (packaged)

• TGP / Power: Rated 215 W (higher than FE’s 200 W)

• Power Connectors: Single 16‑pin 12VHPWR connector (adapter included for 2×8‑pin PCIe)

• Recommended PSU: 650 W system power

Cooling & Acoustics

• Fin Design: TRI FROZR 3 thermal architecture with copper baseplate, heat pipes, full-length backplate, and Torx Fan 5.0 for efficient airflow

• Temperature: Under heavy load, temps stay around ~60–64 °C at ~31–32 dBA; hotspot up to ~70 °C in some cases depending on airflow

• Noise: very quiet; semi‑passive Zero Frozr mode keeps fans off at idle/low load

Efficiency & Power Draw

• Efficiency: MSI’s variant uses about 5–6% more power than FE, but remains ~37% more efficient than Ampere equivalents in 1440p gaming

• Measured Power: In practice, gaming draws ~185–200 W, idle as low as ~10 W when using AV1 decode or idle modes

Performance Insights

• Gaming: Excellent 1440p performance; comparable to RTX 3080 and occasionally surpasses it with DLSS 3 enabled

• Clock Behavior: Factory boost typically around 2 800 MHz in practical use; undervolting can reduce power draw while retaining most performance

Highlights at a Glance

Community Notes & Tips

• Undervolting: Reddit users have achieved lower power (~150 W) while retaining near-stock performance by undervolting to ~0.91 V and fixing clocks (e.g. ~2 610 MHz)

• Dimensions: ~338 mm long; fits most mid to full‑size ATX cases, though compact small‑form‑factor builds (like NR200P) should verify internal space

• Cool & Quiet: Many reports highlight its effective airflow, reinforced design, quiet fans, and minimal coil whine

Summary

The MSI RTX 4070 GAMING X TRIO 12G is a top-tier RTX 4070 variant—offering more clock headroom, robust cooling, and quiet operation. With great 1440p gaming performance, power-efficient hardware, and smart design (15 mm longer than standard but still manageable in most builds), it delivers excellent value if you’re willing to pay the premium over a reference card.