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Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 MASTER 8G vs MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP

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The Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 MASTER 8G scores 4.9/10 overall, ahead of the MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP at 3.9/10.

The Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 MASTER 8G leads on performance, video memory, software support and build and warranty.

The MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP leads on efficiency and noise and size and fit.

The biggest difference is size and fit, where the MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP scores 9/10 to the Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 MASTER 8G's 4/10.

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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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightGigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 MASTER 8GMSI GT 710 2GD3H LP
Performance30%6/102/10
Video memory25%3/101/10
Software support15%6/104/10
Efficiency and noise15%5/108/10
Size and fit10%4/109/10
Build and warranty5%7/106/10
Overall4.9/103.9/10

Specifications

SpecGigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 MASTER 8GMSI GT 710 2GD3H LP
GPUGeForce RTX 3070, 5888 CUDA cores, core clock 1845 MHz (reference 1725 MHz)NVIDIA GeForce GT 710
Video memory8 GB GDDR6, 256-bit bus, 14000 MHz memory clock, 448 GB/s bandwidth2048 MB DDR3, 64-bit bus, 1600 MHz memory clock
Board powernot listed19 W board power
Length and slots290 mm long, 131 mm wide, 60 mm high146 mm (146 x 69 x 19 mm, length x width x thickness)
Display outputsDisplayPort 1.4a x3, HDMI 2.1 x2, HDMI 2.0 x1Dual-link DVI-D x1, HDMI 1.4a x1, D-Sub x1
Power connector2 x 8-pin power connectorsNo power connector (slot-powered)

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 GT 710 2GD3H LP

  • + Fanless and quiet, according to several owners
  • + 19 W board power with no power connector
  • + Compact single-slot card, 146 mm long
  • − Only 2GB of DDR3 on a 64-bit bus
  • − Owners report overheating without case airflow
  • − Not suited to demanding games

Skip it if:

  • Gamers wanting to play demanding modern titles
  • Builders putting it in a sealed case with no airflow
Read the full MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP review ›

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