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MSI

MSI GTX 1070 Founders Edition 8GB graphics card

SKU CH-Y6ZF-0WPME

A GTX 1070 graphics card with 8GB DDR5 memory on a 256bit interface, reaching 7680×4320 resolution over PCI Express 3.0 16X with an 8pin power connector

  • Memory capacity8 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 3.0 16X
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Type of memoryDDR5
  • Core frequency8008 MHz
  • Chipset makerNVIDIA
  • 8GB DDR5 memory drives smooth 1440p gaming
  • 256-bit bus feeds the GPU at 8008 MHz
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16 delivers full bandwidth to the card
  • 8-pin power connector keeps the GTX 1070 stable under load
  • 7680×4320 max resolution supports multi-monitor and 8K workflows

MSI GTX 1070 Founders Edition 8GB

This graphics card uses the GeForce GTX 1070 GPU with 8GB of DDR5 memory on a 256bit interface. It connects via PCI Express 3.0 16X and draws power from a single 8pin connector. The core clock runs at 8008MHz. It suits builders who need a Pascal-era card for 1440p gaming or multi-monitor productivity at up to 7680×4320 resolution.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

The 8GB frame buffer and 256bit bus handle modern titles at high settings and creative workloads like video editing. Systems limited to a 6pin power header or a PCI Express 2.0 slot cannot use this card. Buyers targeting 4K high refresh rates or hardware-accelerated ray tracing should consider a newer architecture.

The deciding specification

The 8GB DDR5 memory capacity paired with the 256bit interface determines whether this card fits your VRAM-heavy games or GPU-accelerated applications. If your workload exceeds 8GB or requires faster memory bandwidth than this configuration provides, a different GPU is required.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop GPUs & Video Cards, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $214.99
Cheaper than about 69% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 8 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 3,563 items is 8 GB.
Core frequency 8008 MHz
Higher than about 90% of the 1,624 comparable items (median 1.82 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMSI GTX 1070-8G Founders Edition
Memory
Type of memoryDDR5
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Memory capacity8 GB
Core frequency8008 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Memory bus width256bit
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 3.0 16X
Power
Power input connector8pin

Questions about this item

Will the PCI Express 3.0 16X interface work with my older motherboard that only has PCIe 2.0 slots?

The card uses a PCI Express 3.0 16X interface and is backward compatible with PCIe 2.0 slots, though bandwidth will be limited to the older standard's speed.

How can I verify the 8008MHz memory frequency is active after installation?

Use GPU monitoring software such as GPU-Z or MSI Afterburner to confirm the video memory is running at 8008MHz under load.

Does the box include the 8-pin power cable or do I need to buy it separately?

No original packaging or accessories are included with this unit; you must supply your own 8-pin power connector from your power supply.

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