12GB VRAM planning profile
RTX 4070 Super for local AI planning
A 12GB Ada profile best used in direct comparison with the RTX 4070 rather than as a separate VRAM tier.
Decision snapshot
Where RTX 4070 Super fits in a shortlist
A 12GB Ada profile best used in direct comparison with the RTX 4070 rather than as a separate VRAM tier.
Its value on this site is the source-backed specification contrast inside the same 12GB family.
Because VRAM capacity does not increase over the RTX 4070, it does not change the memory ceiling for larger local workloads.
RTX 4070 Super source-backed specification snapshot
| Vendor | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace |
| VRAM | 12 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 192 bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 504 GB/s |
| Memory speed | 21 Gbps |
| CUDA cores | 7168 |
| Base clock | 1.98 GHz |
| Boost clock | 2.48 GHz |
| TGP | 220 W |
| Board power | Needs verification |
| Power consumption | Needs verification |
| Power connectors | 2 x PCIe 8-pin cables via adapter or 1 x 300W+ PCIe Gen 5 16-pin cable |
| PSU guidance | 650 W |
| Card dimensions | 244 x 112 x 41 |
| Display outputs | HDMI, 3 x DisplayPort |
| Launch year | 2024 |
Interpretation
How to read this profile
- Use the RTX 4070 comparison first because both cards occupy the same 12GB planning tier.
- Treat core count, power class, and board design as comparison inputs, not standalone performance claims.
- Reference-card connector and dimension guidance may not match a partner model.
Compare path
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Compare this profileSources behind the RTX 4070 Super profile
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Familyofficial | checked 2026-06-04
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER Quick Start Guidedocumentation | checked 2026-06-04
- TechSpot NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super specsdatabase | checked 2026-06-04
Profile note: Core reference specs are from NVIDIA official RTX 4070 family specs and the RTX 4070 SUPER quick start guide. Memory bandwidth and memory speed are database cross-check fields because the NVIDIA public family spec table does not list those values directly. Power connector and dimensions describe NVIDIA Founders Edition/reference guidance; add-in-card manufacturer models can vary, so AIB-specific board details should be verified per exact SKU.