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MSI RTX 2070 GAMING Z 8G graphics card with dual-fan cooler and silver metal backplate

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MSI RTX 2070 GAMING Z 8G GeForce RTX 2070 graphics card

SKU CH-K742-N6AWP MPN RTX 2070 GAMING Z 8G

Refurbished GeForce RTX 2070 graphics card with 8GB GDDR6 memory, 2304 CUDA cores, 1830 MHz boost clock and four display outputs

  • InterfacePCI Express 3.0 x16
  • Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
  • GPU SeriesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 Series
  • GPUGeForce RTX 2070
  • Core Clock1410 MHz
  • Boost Clock1830 MHz
  • Boost clock 1830 MHz delivers high frame rates
  • 8 GB GDDR6 on 256-bit bus handles large textures
  • 2304 CUDA cores accelerate compute workloads
  • HDMI 2.0b plus three DisplayPort 1.4 outputs drive four monitors
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface provides full bandwidth

What this card is and who it targets

The MSI RTX 2070 GAMING Z 8G is a GeForce RTX 2070 graphics card built on the NVIDIA Turing architecture. It delivers 2304 CUDA cores with a boost clock of 1830 MHz and 8GB of GDDR6 memory across a 256-bit interface. The board connects through a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot and provides one HDMI 2.0b port, three DisplayPort 1.4 ports and a USB Type-C connector for up to four displays at 7680 x 4320 resolution.

Suitable for high-refresh 1440p gaming.

This card suits players who want strong 1440p performance in modern titles with ray tracing enabled at moderate settings. It also fits creators who need CUDA acceleration in apps that leverage the Turing architecture. Buyers targeting consistent 4K ultra frame rates or workloads that demand more than 8GB of video memory should look at higher-tier models with larger buffers and wider buses.

The deciding specification is 8GB GDDR6

The 8GB GDDR6 frame buffer paired with a 256-bit memory interface determines whether this GPU fits your workload. It provides enough bandwidth for 1440p gaming and many creative tasks, but it can become a bottleneck at 4K with high-resolution textures or in memory-heavy compute jobs. Verify your target resolution and VRAM requirements against this capacity before purchasing.

Highlights

  • Boost clock 1830 MHz delivers high frame rates
  • 8 GB GDDR6 on 256-bit bus handles large textures
  • 2304 CUDA cores accelerate compute workloads
  • HDMI 2.0b plus three DisplayPort 1.4 outputs drive four monitors
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface provides full bandwidth

Specifications

BrandMSI
ModelRTX 2070 GAMING Z 8G
InterfacePCI Express 3.0 x16
Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
GPU SeriesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 Series
GPUGeForce RTX 2070
Core Clock1410 MHz
Boost Clock1830 MHz
CUDA Cores2304
Effective Memory Clock14 Gbps
Memory Size8GB
Memory Interface256-Bit
Memory TypeGDDR6
DirectXDirectX 12
OpenGLOpenGL 4.5
Multi-Monitor Support4
HDMI1 x HDMI 2.0b
DisplayPort3 x DisplayPort 1.4
Other Ports1 x USB Type-C
Max Resolution7680 x 4320
Virtual Reality ReadyYes
CoolerDouble Fans
Thermal Design Power225W
System RequirementsRecommended PSU: 550W
Recommended PSU Wattage550W
Power Connector1 x 8-pin, 1 x 6-pin
HDCP Ready2.2
FeaturesTwin Frozr 7 Thermal Design:
TORX Fan 3.0 with Double Ball Bearings
- Dispersion fan blade: Steep curved blade accelerating the airflow.
- Traditional fan blade: Provides steady airflow to massive heat sink below.
Mastery of Aerodynamics: The heatsink is optimized for efficient heat dissipation, keeping your temperatures low and performance high.
Zero Frozr technology: Stopping the fan in low-load situations, keeping a noise-free environment.
RGB Mystic Light:
Customize colors and LED effects with exclusive MSI software and synchronize the look & feel with other components.
Dragon Ce
Max GPU Length307 mm
Card Dimensions (L x H)12.09" x 6.10"
Shipping weight2.26 kg
Package size381 × 269 × 86 mm

Questions about this item

Does the RTX 2070 GAMING Z 8G come with power cables or do I need to buy them separately?

The card ships as a refurbished unit; the original retail box included the graphics card, a quick-start guide and a driver disc, but no separate PCIe power cables — those are supplied by your power supply.

Should I choose this 8GB 256-bit GDDR6 model or a smaller version for 1440p gaming?

This model provides 8GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus with an effective memory clock of 14 Gbps and 2304 CUDA cores, giving the frame-buffer headroom current 1440p titles expect.

What does the 1830 MHz boost clock mean once the card is installed in my PC?

Under load the GPU will target 1830 MHz on the PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface, provided your power delivery and cooling keep temperatures within the driver’s thermal limits.

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