Graphics card manufacturer Zephyr has achieved a significant breakthrough by miniaturizing the RTX 4070 into a compact form. The new ITX Sakura Blizzard model features a single fan and dual-slot design, making it possible to fit the powerful RTX 4070 into the smallest mini ITX cases.
Features and Design
The RTX 4070 ITX Sakura Blizzard measures 172mm x 123mm x 42mm, making it small enough to fit into the tiniest mini ITX cases. In comparison, Nvidia’s Founder Edition RTX 4070 measures 240mm x 110mm x 40mm. The compact design of the Sakura Blizzard allows it to be shorter than the dual and triple-fan models typically seen in the market, although it is slightly taller and wider than the Founder Edition.
This design incorporates a larger cooling solution, which allows it to run 8 degrees Celsius cooler and more efficiently at lower fan speeds compared to larger designs.
Performance and Testing
Zephyr claims that performance has not been compromised with this miniaturization. The company shared results from 3DMark Fire Strike, Time Spy, and Speed Way benchmarks, demonstrating that the RTX 4070 ITX Sakura Blizzard matches the performance of the Founder Edition. This suggests the card is well-suited for high-performance gaming and graphic-intensive applications.
Availability
The new graphics card was introduced on China’s video streaming platform BiliBili. Unfortunately, the first batch of these cards has already sold out, but more stock is expected to be available by mid-July. Currently, the card is only available in China.
Zephyr’s innovative approach in creating a compact, high-performance graphics card addresses the growing demand for powerful components in small form factor systems. The RTX 4070 ITX Sakura Blizzard stands out with its impressive cooling and performance capabilities in a small package, potentially paving the way for more compact yet powerful graphics cards in the future.
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