ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 Super OC 12GB: graphics card specs and fit

The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 Super OC Edition (model DUAL-RTX4070S-O12G) is a desktop graphics card with 12GB of GDDR6X memory, built on NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace architecture. ASUS designed it around a two-fan cooler in a 2.56-slot body, which keeps it manageable in cases where larger cards would not fit. Here is what the listed features mean.

Ada Lovelace, DLSS 3 and ray tracing

Ada Lovelace is the name of the GPU architecture. ASUS lists 4th-generation Tensor Cores, which run AI tasks, and 3rd-generation RT Cores, which handle ray tracing, a technique that simulates how light behaves for realistic reflections and shadows. NVIDIA rates the Tensor Cores at up to 4x performance with DLSS 3 compared with brute-force rendering, and the RT Cores at up to 2x ray tracing performance. DLSS 3 uses AI to upscale images and generate extra frames, but only games that support it benefit.

Clock speeds and memory

This is an OC edition, meaning it ships overclocked. ASUS lists a boost clock of 2550 MHz in OC Mode and 2520 MHz in Default Mode. The 12GB of GDDR6X memory is the pool of fast video memory for textures and frame data, and it helps with high-resolution textures and 1440p gaming. The interface is PCIe 4.0.

Axial-tech fans and 0dB mode

The cooler uses Axial-tech fans, which ASUS says have a smaller hub that allows longer blades, and a barrier ring that increases downward air pressure. The fans use dual ball bearings, which ASUS says can last up to twice as long as sleeve bearings. 0dB technology stops the fans under light loads, so the card runs silently when you are browsing or doing light gaming.

The 2.56-slot design

The card occupies about 2.56 expansion slots. ASUS says the design maximizes compatibility and cooling in small chassis. A slim cooler means more cases can take it, but it also means the cooler has less area than the biggest cards. Check the clearance in your case, since a 2.56-slot card covers the slot next to the main PCIe slot and may block a third.

Display outputs and manufacturing

The listing gives HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4a outputs. HDMI 2.1 supports high-resolution, high-refresh-rate TVs and monitors, while DisplayPort 1.4a is common on gaming monitors. ASUS also says its Auto-Extreme process uses automated manufacturing for higher reliability.

Who it suits

It suits people building or upgrading a desktop PC who want modern ray tracing and DLSS 3 hardware in a card that fits a mid-size case. It is not a part for laptops or most very compact cases.

What to check before you buy

• Size: ASUS lists 10.5 x 5.3 inches and a 2.56-slot width, so measure your case.
• Power: check the manual or NVIDIA's specifications for the power supply wattage and connectors needed.
• Slot: you need a free PCIe x16 slot, and your CPU should be fast enough to keep the card busy.
• Monitor connections: confirm your displays have HDMI 2.1 or DisplayPort inputs that match.
• Software: you will install NVIDIA's drivers, and DLSS 3 only helps in games that support it.

The short version

• GeForce RTX 4070 Super with 12GB of GDDR6X memory on the Ada Lovelace architecture.
• DLSS 3 with 4th-generation Tensor Cores and 3rd-generation RT Cores.
• Boost clock of 2550 MHz in OC Mode and 2520 MHz in Default Mode.
• Axial-tech fans, dual ball bearings and 0dB mode in a 2.56-slot design.
• HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4a outputs over PCIe 4.0.

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