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Black dual-fan graphics card with silver backplate, PCIe x16 interface

MSI

MSI RTX 2070 ARMOR 8G graphics card

SKU CH-WH1B-5QW1W

GeForce RTX 2070 GPU with 2304 CUDA cores, 8GB GDDR6 memory at 14 Gbps on a 256-bit bus, boost clock of 1620 MHz, and outputs for up to four displays via HDMI 2.0b, three DisplayPort 1.4 ports

  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 2070
  • Memory capacity8 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 3.0 x16
  • CUDA core count2304
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Boost frequency1620 MHz
  • 8 GB GDDR6 memory handles high-resolution textures
  • Boost clock reaches 1620 MHz for strong frame rates
  • 2304 CUDA cores accelerate rendering workloads
  • HDMI 2.0b plus three DisplayPort 1.4 outputs drive four displays
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface provides full bandwidth

RTX 2070 ARMOR 8G graphics card

The MSI RTX 2070 ARMOR 8G is a GeForce RTX 2070 video card built for 1440p gaming and content creation. It connects through a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot and delivers 2304 CUDA cores with a boost clock of 1620 MHz. The 8GB GDDR6 frame buffer runs on a 256-bit bus at 14 Gbps.

Thermals noise and power

The dual-fan Armor cooler moves heat away from the GPU while keeping acoustic output low during typical gaming loads. Power is drawn through the PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface and supplementary connectors, matching the reference board power envelope. Fan speeds scale with temperature so the card stays quiet at idle and under light workloads.

8GB GDDR6 memory capacity

The 8GB GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit interface is the specification that determines whether this card fits your workflow. It provides enough frame-buffer space for high-resolution textures at 1440p and entry-level 4K without hitting capacity limits. If your titles or applications regularly exceed 8GB VRAM, a larger buffer will be required.

How it compares

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

Price $460.99
Pricier than about 61% 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.
Boost frequency 1620 MHz
Lower than about 90% of the 1,837 comparable items (median 1.89 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameRTX 2070 ARMOR 8G
Processor
TDP rating175 W
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 2070
Memory capacity8 GB
Boost frequency1620 MHz
CUDA core count2304
Core frequency1410 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Graphics seriesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 Series
Effective memory speed14 Gbit/s
Memory bus width256-Bit
DirectX support12
OpenGL support4.5
Supported displays4
VR readyYes
Audio & video
HDCP support2.2
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 3.0 x16
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.0b
DisplayPort connectors3 x DisplayPort 1.4
Extra ports1 x USB Type-C
Power
Recommended power supply550 W
Power input connector1 × 8-pin, 1 × 6-pin
Size & build
Max graphics card length295 mm
Card size11.61 in × 5.51 in

Questions about this item

How do I install the MSI RTX 2070 ARMOR 8G into a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot, and which step is often missed?

Seat the card fully until the retention bracket clicks, then connect both 8-pin power cables from the PSU; the step most often missed is plugging in the second power connector, leaving the GPU underpowered.

What maintenance or replacement will the MSI RTX 2070 ARMOR 8G need later?

Clean the dual-fan heatsink with compressed air every few months to prevent dust buildup; the thermal paste and fans are not user-serviceable, so plan for a full card replacement if cooling degrades.

What limit appears first on the MSI RTX 2070 ARMOR 8G during sustained 14 Gbps memory workloads?

The 8GB GDDR6 frame buffer fills before the 256-bit bus saturates, forcing texture streaming or resolution scaling in extended 7680 x 4320 sessions.

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