With so much assembler and custom graphics cards, we understand that it is difficult to buy an RTX 3070 because it involves a significant outlay and there are many different models. In this guide we show you which are the most interesting for your gaming PC.

To this day, the NVIDIA RTX 30s are the “best stock” graphics cards, so the RX 6000 continue to have supply issues. In particular, the RTX 3070 is a total GPU that can be handled without problems in 1080p and 1440p with and without Ray Tracing, so if its price falls it would be one of the most interesting models. So, we jump ahead to the moment and show you which RTX 3070 is worth buying.

NVIDIA RTX 3070 Base Datasheet

We attach the technical sheet of the GPU initially so that you know what the starting point is. The question is, what changes between the different custom models of the RTX 3070? The next:

• The frequencies . This is the great differentiating aspect of all the custom models, seeing overclocks with different boost and game frequencies in many of the models. Before, there was much more scope than now; Reality has changed, and the RTX 3000 and RX 6000 come “tight” from the factory, leaving few options left: lightweight OC or liquid cooling.
• The consumption . Increasing the frequency and overclocking the graphics card will make it consume more watts, and we have seen this in our benchmark.
• The temperatures . It will be necessary to see what custom design we are facing, since the cooling capacities of a model with 2 fans are not the same as those of a model with 3 fans. Likewise, we will see that not all models with 3 fans cool the same, with certain more interesting GPUs.
• Layout / size, RGB lighting, integrated OC profiles and accessories.
• Reliability . Not all brands are equally reliable, so we invite you to consult the most reliable brands of graphics cards .

Therefore, they all start from the same GPU, VRAM memory, CUDA cores , Tensor cores, RT Cores, memory bus, etc; it only changes what we have expressed previously.

What performance can we expect from the RTX 3070?

In 1080p it moves above 144 FPS with all Ultra in most video games (without Ray Tracing ), being a much more interesting model for 1440p . And I say this despite the fact that it costs him to reach 144 FPS in QHD, since not everyone is going to play the very latest graphics-demanding games.

Of course, in 4K it can work at more than 60 FPS in many titles, although they are not the most current. Once the R and Tracing is activated , it is an excellent graphics card, behaving above 130 FPS in 1080p , more than 100 FPS in 1440p and in 4K we could play at a stable 60 FPS in some games (with everything Ultra, of course) .

Therefore, it is a graphics card that more than meets the needs of most gamers. What’s more, I would dare to say that I would only jump to the RTX 3080 as a more interesting option than the RTX 3070, even though the Ti model is still fabulous, but does it make up for the price? I leave that to you.

The images that we show you are from the comparison of the RTX 3000 that we did previously.

The best RTX 3070 you can buy

With the nuances explained, it only remains to know which are the best RTX 3070 that we can buy in the market, and for this we have taken into account the following:

• Price-performance ratio.
• Reliability. It is not possible to determine the reliability in a resounding way because not even 1 year has passed since they came out, but we will rely on the best brands for it; that is, the ones that receive the least RMA procedures.
• Functionality and design.
• Stock.

Gigabyte RTX 3070 Gaming OC

It is one of the RTX3070 with the best quality-price on the market that we can buy because, despite its surcharge, it has been seen below € 900 in some online stores, such as in PcComponentes . What distinguishes it from its rivals are:

• The 4-year manufacturer’s warranty .
• WINDFORCE 3X fans with alternating rotation.
• RGB Fusion 2.0.
• Metal backplate to protect it.
• Factory overclocked at 1815 MHz, although we set it to 2030 MHz .

We tested the GIGABYTE RTX 3070 Gaming OC and gave it a platinum medal for its great performance.

MSI RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio

Another of the great assemblers is MSI, and its Gaming X TRIO range does not fail due to its large heatsink with 3 TRI FROZR 2 fans, whose differences with the RTX 3080 and 3090 are minimal. We want to highlight the following about this RTX 3070:

• Same price as the GIGABYTE, at least that’s how it was listed in PcComponentes .
• More attractive RGB lighting.
• TORX FAN 4.0 .
• 1830 MHz factory overclocked, although it can be turned up a bit more ( VBIOS limited to 2100 MHz ).
• TOP performance.

It also went through our test bench and took another platinum medal in the MSI RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio review .

KFA2 RTX 3070 SG

Don’t be fooled: KFA2 , along with EVGA, is one of the most trusted brands in graphics cards , assembling only NVIDIA GPUs. This model has been listed at a very succulent price, but it is true that KFA2 is having a more pronounced supply problem than MSI, GIGABYTE or ASUS.

Being a smaller brand has its drawbacks, but keep an eye on it because it offers the following:

• Up to 1740 MHz in 1 click, although you can reach 1800 MHz , even exceed them.
• RGB lighting on the back and fans.
• Quite quiet .

The KFA2 RTX 3070 SG can be a quality-price model that interests you a lot because of its attractive price, although it is true that the design may be less suggestive for certain people.

Asus ROG Strix RTX 3070 8G Gaming OC

Republic of Gamers, and is that ROG Strix is ​​synonymous with history and gaming performance for the most demanding. The ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3070 8 GB Gaming OC is a graphics card beast, which, in my point of view, is only overshadowed by the EVGA that we will show you later.

Its design is amazing and the presentation does not leave anyone indifferent, but let’s highlight why we trusted ASUS to buy an RTX 3070:

• It goes up to 1905 MHz, but in practice it reaches 2050 MHz without problems; in fact, we set it to 2100 MHz .
• Its refrigeration is spectacular.
• One of the best RGB lighting (in my opinion).
• Almost 3 slot design .
• Axial-tech fans.
• Aluminum backplate.

The ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3070 8G passed through our boxes and surprised us as expected. For this, we awarded him the platinum medal.

EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 ULTRA GAMING 8GB

Many retailers and distributors claim that EVGA is the graphics card brand with the least RMA processing . Spotted at a paranormal price for all RTX 3000 overpricing, the EVGA RTX 3070 ULTRA GAMING is gorgeous, powerful, cool, and quiet.

• EVGA iCX3 cooling.
• Customizable ARGB lighting .
• 1770 MHz boost clock.
• 31.18 dBA maximum.
• Metallic backplate.
• 3 year warranty .

Asus Dual GeForce RTX 3070 OC V2 LHR

We end up with the custom model of this RTX 3070 with 2 cheaper fans that, perhaps, we can buy . It is the ASUS DUAL RTX 3070 OC Edition , and although it comes with 1 less fan, it must be said that it can reach 1800 MHz in OC.

It has a couple of details in RGB and its price falls below € 800 , although it is affected by stock like all others (none are saved from that). Likewise, it comes with Axial-tech fans, Auto-Extreme technology and backplate to protect the GPU components.