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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G 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 GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G at 6.1/10.

The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G leads on performance, software support and build and warranty.

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

They score the same on efficiency and noise.

The biggest difference is size and fit, where the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC scores 8/10 to the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G's 5/10.

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

This is a 12GB RTX 5070 for people building a 1440p gaming PC who want a factory-overclocked card with a long warranty. It suits buyers with a roomy case and a 750 W power supply. It is a less natural fit for small chassis or for anyone planning to run large local AI models.

Typically about £610.49 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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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.

Typically about £295 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightGIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12GMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
Performance30%6/105/10
Video memory25%5/107/10
Software support15%7/106/10
Efficiency and noise15%7/107/10
Size and fit10%5/108/10
Build and warranty5%8/106/10
Overall6.1/106.3/10

Specifications

SpecGIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12GMSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, 6144 CUDA cores, 2512 MHz base, 2625 MHz OC boostNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 3584 CUDA cores, PCI Express Gen 4
Video memory12 GB GDDR7, 192-bit bus, 28 Gbps12GB GDDR6, 192-bit bus, 15 Gbps
Board power250 W reference TDP170W board power (manufacturer rating); recommended PSU 550W
Length and slots327 mm long, 132 mm wide, 56 mm high235 x 124 x 42 mm, dual slot
Display outputs3x DisplayPort 2.1b, 1x HDMI 2.1bDisplayPort 1.4 x3, HDMI x1 (HDMI 2.1, 4K@120Hz), maximum 4 displays
Power connector1x 16-pin PCIe power connector (12V-2x6), 2x 8-pin adapter in box8-pin x1

Strengths and weaknesses

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G

  • + Owners praise cool temperatures and 1440p performance
  • + Dual BIOS and a four-year warranty with registration
  • + Included 2x 8-pin adapter for the 16-pin connector
  • − 12GB of video memory limits larger local AI models
  • − 327 mm long and 2 kg, so it needs space
  • − Driver download listed for Windows 10 and 11 only

Skip it if:

  • Anyone building a small-form-factor PC or compact server with limited card length
  • Buyers who need more than 12GB of video memory for larger local AI models
  • Linux users who want a manufacturer-listed driver download
Read the full GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G 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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