ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4070, ROG-STRIX-RTX4070-12G-GAMING, 12GB GDDR6X, 2x HDMI, 3x DP

Averaged over the 25 games in our test suite, at 1440p resolution, the ASUS RTX 4070 TUF comes out a meager 1% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX RTX 4070 FE. Other custom designs aren't much faster either, only the MSI Gaming X gains 3%. It seems all vendors were very conservative with their factory overclocks. Compared to last generation's RTX 3070, the performance uplift is 28%—a relatively small gen-over-gen gain (RTX 4090: +64%, RTX 4080: +49%, RTX 4070 Ti: +44%). It is still a substantial improvement, especially when you consider other factors like DLSS 3 and efficiency. Compared to AMD's offerings, the RTX 4070 from ASUS ends up right between the Radeon RX 6800 XT and the RX 6900 XT. AMD hasn't released any Radeon RX 7000 graphics card competitive to the RTX 4070 yet, actually they haven't released any graphics card this year.

ASUS has unveiled an top-notch graphics card that provides equally top-notch performance in the WQHD domain for a balanced gaming experience. The TUF Gaming OC RTX 4070 boasts a quiet default BIOS noise level of 33 DBa and outperforms founder edition cards by a notable 5% in speed, which can be increased to 8% when tweaked. This versatile card offers three DisplayPort and one HDMI output options, as well as an attractive backplate design. The already impressive factory-tuned performance can be further boosted, particularly when playing games that support DLSS(3). The RTX 4070 excels in providing excellent performance, energy efficiency, and visual quality, positioning itself as a more environmentally friendly alternative to the 4080/4090 graphics cards. With HDMI 2.1 support and a generous 12GB VRAM, the card effortlessly handles high-resolution gaming and intricate creative tasks. While priced similarly to the founder edition, this card is an appealing option for those who value both performance and style. The only challenge potential buyers may face is the anticipated $100 price premium and availability. Nonetheless, the card's exceptional features make it a compelling choice for gamers and gurus.