NVIDIA has announced a new version of the RTX 4070 graphics card with GDDR6 memory, while keeping the original model on the market. Despite the slight reduction in memory speed, the company promises similar performance in games and applications.
RTX 4070 update
New version with GDDR6
NVIDIA officially introduced an updated version of the RTX 4070 video card, equipped with GDDR6 memory. It is noteworthy that the company does not plan to discontinue the original model, giving consumers a choice between two options.
Key differences
The main difference between the two versions of the RTX 4070 is the type of memory used. The new modification is equipped with GDDR6 memory with a speed of 20 Gbit/s, while the original version uses GDDR6X with a frequency of 21 Gbit/s. However, other characteristics, including GPU frequency and memory size, remained unchanged.
Technical features
The updated RTX 4070 GDDR6 is based on the AD104-251 GPU, equipped with 5888 CUDA cores. The video card has 12 GB of memory connected via a 192-bit interface. Due to the use of slower memory, bandwidth decreased by 5%, amounting to 480 GB/s instead of the previous 504 GB/s.
Performance and Power Consumption
Despite the changes in memory specifications, NVIDIA claims that the new version of the RTX 4070 will exhibit "similar performance" in games and applications. It is expected that power consumption will remain at 200 W, and 12VHPWR or 8-pin connectors will be used for power connections.
Availability and Pricing
The new RTX 4070 with GDDR6 memory will be available from NVIDIA partners worldwide in September. The suggested retail price is expected to remain the same as the original model. Potential buyers should be careful when choosing a video card in order to purchase the version with the preferred characteristics.
Glossary
- NVIDIA is an American technology company specializing in the development of graphics processing units and systems based on chip.
- RTX 4070 is a mid-high-end video card model from NVIDIA.
- GDDR6 is a type of graphics memory used in modern video cards.
- CUDA is a parallel computing platform from NVIDIA.
- TDP is a thermal design metric that describes the maximum heat dissipation of a component.
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NVIDIA is releasing a new version of the RTX 4070 with slower GDDR6 memory while keeping the original model on the market. The key difference is a decrease in memory speed from 21 Gbit/s to 20 Gbit/s, with other characteristics unchanged.
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Maximilian
I wonder how this will affect real-world performance? 🤔 I'd like to see comparison tests.
Amelie
Maximilian, I think the difference will be minimal. NVIDIA talks about 'similar' performance. But I agree, tests wouldn’t hurt!
Javier
I think this is a good step to improve accessibility. Maybe prices will go down a little? 💰 Although knowing NVIDIA...
Sophia
Javier, ha, it doesn’t hurt to dream! 😄 But I'm glad they're trying to meet the demand. Maybe it will be easier to buy an RTX 4070 now.
Klaus
They're fooling me again! Why do we need two almost identical cards? Only confusion for buyers. It used to be simpler - one model and everything was clear.
Maximilian
Klaus, I understand your frustration, but a variety of options is not always a bad thing. The main thing is that there is clear labeling and information for buyers.
Amelie
But I'm more interested in how this will affect overclocking. 🚀 Could there be more potential for overclockers with GDDR6?
Olena
Amelie, great question! I would love to see the results of enthusiasts' experiments with the new version. Maybe one of us will decide to take the test? 😉