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Finally available is the GeForce RTX 3070, which is undoubtedly the most anticipated RTX 30 series card. Even though NVIDIA didn’t precisely place the RTX 3070 on par with the previous flagship RTX 2080 Ti, many anticipate it to be the RTX 2080 Ti killer after witnessing how the RTX 3090 and RTX 3080 perform.

NVIDIA established a new standard for graphics card performance with the introduction of the most recent graphics cards built on the new Ampere architecture.

The GeForce RTX 3070, the most cheap model in the lineup, is advertised as being quicker than the top-of-the-line model from the previous generation of graphics cards. It goes without saying that not every gamer will need the greatest graphics card for their setup. Their needs should also be easily met by an RTX 3070.

This post will examine the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Graphics Card in more detail. We were able to review the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC thanks to GIGABYTE. This graphics card has been factory overclocked, so it should perform better than a typical Founders Edition card. Naturally, GIGABYTE also carefully crafted this card to satisfy their requirements for good cooling performance and style.

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC Unboxing & Design

Starting with the packaging, the box features the standard Gaming OC series lineup eye logo. There isn’t much information on the front of the box, other from the normal information like RGB Fusion 2.0 support, 4 years warranty, and Windforce cooling design, so you may turn to the back of the box for the product’s specifications and features. It’s very clear that Gigabyte is stressing the cooling design for their cards if we look at the design and the information on the box.

This time, the accessories that are supplied are substantially fewer than what we had anticipated. Although we can’t be certain for sure, it appears like Gigabyte may no longer deliver the Driver CD. However, that does make sense given that, as long as you have an internet connection, you can essentially download the software, utilities, and drivers from their official product page today.

The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC is comparable to the RTX 3090 Gaming OC 24G in terms of design, but it has a more compact design and smaller cooling fans. Gigabyte supplied it with a triple-fan sporting its distinctive cooling fans. This is perhaps the best-looking Gaming OC series card from Gigabyte that we have seen so far. It features a simple yet attractive design and, of course, very, very little RGB lightings.

The cooler has a special blade design that lessens air turbulence and enhances acoustic performance. Additionally, the central fan rotates in the opposite direction from the outside fans to give a broader area of coverage and enhance cooling performance. The fans, according to Gigabyte, have Graphene nano lubricant added, which extends their lifespan to nearly that of a double ball bearing and makes them operate more quietly.

The card’s dimensions are as follows: its length is 286mm, its Z height is 51mm, and it will fit in two slots plus a little bit more. To promote heat dissipation and produce greater cooling performance, the heatsink contains quite a few heat pipes that are in direct touch with the GPU die.

The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC does contain some RGB lightings on its Gigabyte logo for people who still want some RGB lightings in their PC. The RGB Fusion 2.0 software allows for customization of the RGB lightings, which are activated by default. If RGB lighting isn’t your thing, you may use the program to completely turn it off.

Similar to the RTX 3090 Gaming OC 24G, the RTX 3070 Gaming OC 8G has a metal backplate that is grayish in color. Although the cooling design of the RTX 30 series Founders Edition cards is comparable thanks to the cutout at the near end of the backplate, we weren’t sure why Gigabyte called this design “Screen Cooling.” It enables the cooling fan at the close end of the heatsink to direct the heat away and into the top portion of the PC case, leaving the remaining cooling to the case fan(s).

For the RTX 3070 Gaming OC 8G, Gigabyte advises using at least a 650W power supply and two 8-pin PCIe power cables (or one 6-pin and one 8-pin). Compared to the current Founders Edition cards with the new PCIe 12-pin power connection, which is positioned in the middle of the board and necessitates a bespoke adaptor, the PCIe power connectors are extremely well placed for easier cable management and a cleaner look.

At the rear of the card, there is a dip switch that you may use to switch between Silent and OC modes as desired. If you’d want it to operate more quietly, you may change the default setting from OC mode to Silent mode, although doing so necessitates a reboot. Because you will always have a backup BIOS, this architecture is also beneficial for people who wish to test out a custom BIOS without running the risk of completely bricking the card if the BIOS flashing fails.

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC Specifications

GPU	Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC 8G
CUDA Cores	5888
Tensor Cores	184
RT Cores	46
Texture Units	184
ROPs	96
GPU Boost Clock	1815 MHz
Memory Data Rate	14 Gbps
Total Video Memory Size	8G GDDR6
Memory Interface	256-bit
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/sec
TDP	220W
Recommended PSU	650W
Power Connectors	1 x 8-pin, 1 x 6-pin
Dimensions	286mm x 115mm x 51mm

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC Conclusion

The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC is an excellent RTX 3070 that has a premium triple fan design and a more conventional two-slot footprint. It does, in fact, surpass the RTX 2080 Ti; it is a 1440p powerhouse and something of a 4K beast as seen by the performance.

This GIGABYTE RTX 3070 solidifies NVIDIA’s new Ampere line as an excellent option for PC gaming without sacrifice. The ray-tracing and DLSS graphics of Cyberpunk 2077 will undoubtedly be another day in the neon-lit sun for the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC if you intend to purchase it in December.