Synthetic and gaming benchmarks (1080p, 1440p, 2160p)

With the release and announcement of new generation video cards, we have to update our benchmark (once again). The best processor that we have in our hands to carry out the necessary tests is the processor Intel Core i9-13900K.

A statistic reminder...

Before detailing our configuration system, let's refresh a little what they are AVG FPS y 1% LOW.

AVG FPS (Average FPS): As the name says, it is the average number of frames per second within a specific sequence. It is the most used measure, but it does not detail the whole story, since there are FPS drops.

1%LOW: Within an entire frames per second dataset, the 1% LOW is the value equal to the lowest 1% within the frames dataset (of the specific sequence ordered ascending). In simpler terms, it is the frame where you see the FPS drop that exists within a specific sequence.

Also, we suggest you read any additional feedback about the gaming experience (jerks) that may or may not have existed during testing.

Benchmarks (GPU Benchmarks – Raster – 2023)

Our revamped test bed features the best processor we have in our inventory, the Intel Core i9-13900K. We use this processor, since it is the one that will generate the least bottleneck to the GPUs tested in scenarios where the limiter may be the CPU.

The focus is aimed at achieving 100% in the performance of the video card, GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Windforce OC 12G.

Also, we've upgraded to Windows 11, but we've VBS disabled (Virtualization-Based Security), because in the middle of our tests, we noticed that it took considerable performance away in certain scenarios or generated stuttering.

CPU: Intel Core i9-13900K (Power Limiters Disabled) (https://amzn.to/3X53WQS)
Board: Z790 AORUS ELITE AX (BIOS F5) 
RAM: G.Skill Flare X5 Series (AMD Expo) 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36-36-96 (https://amzn.to/3Z8g45y)
T.video (what we are testing): GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Windforce OC 12G
Operating system: Windows 11 Home Edition 22H2 – VBS OFF
Liquid refrigeration: Lian Li Galahad 360 (https://amzn.to/3jMvNXO)
SSD: Addlink S70 1TB + Samsung 970 EVO PLUS 2TB (https://amzn.to/3VIFuDS)
Driver: NVIDIA Press Driver
Power supply: Seasonic Prime Gold 1300W (https://amzn.to/3Qd102w)

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Windforce OC 12G – GPUz

Gaming – Rasterization

All tests are done at the highest quality available, unless otherwise specified.

Let's see the first title, The Plague Tale: Requiem.

A Plague Tale: Requiem (1080p, 1440p, 2160p)

Game Engine: Proprietary

Assassin's Creed: Origins (1080p, 1440p, 2160p)

Game Engine: AnvilNext 2.0

Update: Using driver release, full data.

Not available at the moment. Game bugged with press driver for GeForce RTX 4070 review. Will be fixed in driver release end for the public.

Borderlands 3 (1080p, 1440p, 2160p)

Game Engine: Frostbite 3

Monitor (1080p, 1440p, 2160p)

Game Engine: Northlight Engine

Death Stranding (1080p, 1440p, 2160p)

Game Engine: Decima

F1 2022 (1080p, 1440p, 2160p)

Game Engine: EGO “Boost” Engine 4.0

God of War (1080p, 1440p, 2160p)

Game Engine: Proprietary

Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered (1080p, 1440p, 2160p)

Game Engine: Proprietary

Not available at the moment, due to changes to the game engine. Several video cards have to be re-benchmarked.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider DX 12 (1080, 1440p, 2160p)

Game Engine: Foundation

Shadow of War (1080, 1440p, 2160p)

Game engine: LithTech Jupiter EX

Strange Brigade DX12 + Async (1080p, 1440p, 2160p)

Game Engine: Asura

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Windforce OC 12G – Consumption, temperatures, noise

We start renewed with a new way of measuring the consumption of GPUs, using Furmark in 3840x2160p and test it for 15 minutes (30 minutes if it is a liquid solution). furmark stresses the GPU over what one would see of consumption in a normal game, but it is low in processor watts consumption.

This test is good for seeing maximum video card temperatures, as well as noise generated under this scenario. One could see 100-120 watts more consumption when gaming so take total system measurement as a reference.

As a "quick" rule, you can add 100w more consumption if you want support to choose a minimum power source suitable for the model (or be guided by what the manufacturer suggests).

Consumption – Furmark – GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Windforce OC 12G – Lower consumption than Founders

The consumption in Furmark of the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Windforce OC 12G is 301 watts (all system) a lower consumption than what we were able to measure on NVIDIA's reference card, the GeForce RTX 4070 Founders Edition. Remember that this test does little load on the processor, so take the values ​​as a reference and it is a 100% direct stress on the GPU.

NVIDIA has improved performance over these generations, lowering power consumption thanks to TSMC's 4nm manufacturing process improvements*.

Maximum temperature – Furmark – Temperature less than FE

The maximum temperature of the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Windforce OC 12G it is less than that registered in our review of the Founders Edition, two points five degrees Celsius less. The delta over room temperature is 40.3 degrees. There isn't much difference in temperature compared to the Founders Edition, as NVIDIA's reference model does a good job in this respect.

Now let's see how it goes in the other part of the equation, the generated noise.

Noise – Furmark –GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Windforce OC 12G – Absolutely silent

The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Windforce OC 12G is technically even against NVIDIA's Founders Edition in generated noise, a very good result for both video card models. According to the measurement, the card registered a noise level of 43 decibels. Take into account that the average ambient noise ranges from 37 decibels with nothing turned on.

Final analysis – The cheapest GIGABYTE model offers low temperatures and noise at US$ 599

The results we have observed from the video card input model GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Windforce OC 12G They have been quite positive. Performance is similar to the Founders Edition, though that's not surprising since it comes with a slight +15 MHz overclock out of the box.

Temperature-wise, it manages to beat the benchmark model and gets a technical dead heat in the noise department, which is quite a feat (meaning it's quiet).

Some will be for or against it not having RGB lighting. For my part, I appreciate that an entry model does not have this feature, to lower costs and give a minimalist look. Many will be grateful for not having "the trauma" that the video card comes with the connector 12VHPWR and the Windforce OC 12G It has a traditional connector PCIe de 8 pins.

It should be noted that this model obtained 9W less consumption compared to the NVIDIA Founders Edition.

The only variable that we are not entirely clear on is the price. If the price is $10-20 above MSRP, we see great value in the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Windforce OC 12G. $ 50 or more above MSRP It really hurts a card that in other departments is slightly better than NVIDIA's Founders Edition.

If you find the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Windforce OC 12G on “sale” at $620 or $599It is a highly recommended product. We will still see if we update this section once we have this information clarified.

with a price MSRP de US $ 599, la GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Windforce OC 12G is a very strong contender to the model Founders Edition from NVIDIA and we can suggest it without any problem above that model. In Peru, since FE is not available locally, it is one of the entry models that will be available to the public. I hope that the launch price and in the following weeks have the price observed in the US as a reference (plus tax and VAT, of course).