GeForce RTX™ 4070 GAMING X TRIO 12G
Core Specifications
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GPU: NVIDIA Ada Lovelace AD104‑250‑A1; 5 888 CUDA cores, 46 third-gen RT cores, 184 fourth-gen Tensor cores
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Base / Boost Clocks: Factory‑overclocked—~1 920 MHz base, ~2 610 MHz boost; MSI Center “Extreme” mode can reach ~2 625 MHz
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Memory: 12 GB GDDR6X on a 192‑bit bus at 21 Gbps (≈504 GB/s)
Physical Dimensions & Power
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Dimensions: 338 × 141 × 52 mm (approx. 13.3″ × 5.6″ × 2.0″), occupies 2‑slots
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Weight: ~1.214 kg (card) / ~2.143 kg (packaged)
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TGP / Power: Rated 215 W (higher than FE’s 200 W)
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Power Connectors: Single 16‑pin 12VHPWR connector (adapter included for 2×8‑pin PCIe)
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Recommended PSU: 650 W system power
Cooling & Acoustics
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Fin Design: TRI FROZR 3 thermal architecture with copper baseplate, heat pipes, full-length backplate, and Torx Fan 5.0 for efficient airflow
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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
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Noise: very quiet; semi‑passive Zero Frozr mode keeps fans off at idle/low load
Efficiency & Power Draw
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Efficiency: MSI’s variant uses about 5–6% more power than FE, but remains ~37% more efficient than Ampere equivalents in 1440p gaming
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Measured Power: In practice, gaming draws ~185–200 W, idle as low as ~10 W when using AV1 decode or idle modes
Performance Insights
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Gaming: Excellent 1440p performance; comparable to RTX 3080 and occasionally surpasses it with DLSS 3 enabled
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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
Feature | Details |
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Chip / Size | AD104‑250, 5 888 CUDA, 12 GB GDDR6X |
Clocks | 2 610 MHz (boost), up to ~2 625 MHz via MSI Center |
Cooling | TRI FROZR 3, Torx Fan 5.0, near-silent |
Thermals / Noise | 60–65 °C under load, ~32 dBA |
Power | 215 W TGP, idle ~10 W, gaming ~185–200 W |
Connector | 16‑pin 12VHPWR (adapter for 2×8-pin PCIe included) |
Recommendations | 650 W PSU, good case airflow |
Gaming Output | 3× DisplayPort 1.4a, 1× HDMI 2.1a (supports 4K@120 Hz HDR, 8K@60 Hz HDR) |
Community Notes & Tips
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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)
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Dimensions: ~338 mm long; fits most mid to full‑size ATX cases, though compact small‑form‑factor builds (like NR200P) should verify internal space
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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.
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