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Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 MASTER 8G vs MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC

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all judged against graphics cards at a similar price

The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC scores 6.3/10 overall, ahead of the Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 MASTER 8G at 4.9/10.

The Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 MASTER 8G leads on performance and build and warranty.

The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC leads on video memory, efficiency and noise and size and fit.

They score the same on software support.

The biggest difference is video memory, where the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC scores 7/10 to the Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 MASTER 8G's 3/10.

Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 MASTER 8G

Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 MASTER 8G

4.9/10verdict: skip

This card is for someone building a full-size gaming or CUDA workstation PC who wants a factory-overclocked RTX 3070 with a big cooler. It suits users who value a long warranty and a multi-output layout with three DisplayPort and three HDMI connections. It is less suited to small cases or to anyone planning to run large local AI models.

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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC

MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC

6.3/10verdict: good, not the best

This card is for builders who want an RTX 3060 with 12GB of memory in a compact dual-slot package. It suits small desktops and homelab machines that have one spare 8-pin power cable and a quiet-running priority. It also suits anyone who wants enough video memory for smaller local AI models without moving up to a larger card.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightGigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 MASTER 8GMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
Performance30%6/105/10
Video memory25%3/107/10
Software support15%6/106/10
Efficiency and noise15%5/107/10
Size and fit10%4/108/10
Build and warranty5%7/106/10
Overall4.9/106.3/10

Specifications

SpecGigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 MASTER 8GMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
GPUGeForce RTX 3070, 5888 CUDA cores, core clock 1845 MHz (reference 1725 MHz)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 3584 CUDA cores, PCI Express Gen 4
Video memory8 GB GDDR6, 256-bit bus, 14000 MHz memory clock, 448 GB/s bandwidth12GB GDDR6, 192-bit bus, 15 Gbps
Board powernot listed170W board power (manufacturer rating); recommended PSU 550W
Length and slots290 mm long, 131 mm wide, 60 mm high235 x 124 x 42 mm, dual slot
Display outputsDisplayPort 1.4a x3, HDMI 2.1 x2, HDMI 2.0 x1DisplayPort 1.4 x3, HDMI x1 (HDMI 2.1, 4K@120Hz), maximum 4 displays
Power connector2 x 8-pin power connectors8-pin x1

Strengths and weaknesses

Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 MASTER 8G

  • + Three 100 mm fans with copper plate and heat pipes
  • + 4-year warranty with online registration
  • + Factory core clock of 1845 MHz
  • − Only 8GB of video memory
  • − Large 290 mm card needs two 8-pin connectors
  • − Some owners report heat and poor Gigabyte software

Skip it if:

  • Anyone planning to run large local AI models that need more than 8 GB of memory.
  • Builders with a small case or server chassis that can't take a 290 mm card.
  • Buyers who want a guaranteed cool, quiet card and are put off by reports of heat.
Read the full Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 MASTER 8G review ›

MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC

  • + 12GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus
  • + Compact 235 mm dual-slot body, single 8-pin connector
  • + Owners praise quiet cooling
  • − Owners are split on value, with some calling it overpriced
  • − Only one HDMI output alongside three DisplayPort outputs

Skip it if:

  • Buyers running local AI models that need more than 12GB of video memory
  • Anyone who wants several HDMI outputs rather than three DisplayPort and one HDMI
  • Buyers who want published warranty or sustained performance figures before they commit
Read the full MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC review ›

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