As we near the second anniversary of the RTX 4070, Zephyr has introduced the RTX 4070 Sakura Snow X edition, showcasing an exotic all-CNC-machined shroud, including an integrated I/O bracket (via Videocardz). While an RTX 5070 might seem more logical, Zephyr doesn’t generally consider performance when powering its distinctive small form factor designs. Likewise, porting such a design to the RTX 5070 might not be practical from a sales standpoint, given the current GPU market.
Zephyr is a relatively new and niche GPU manufacturer from China specializing in custom, compact-sized GPUs with extraordinary designs, like when they announced the “world’s first” ITX form factor RTX 4070 last year. GPU shrouds are typically made of plastic or sometimes metals like Aluminium for high-end GPUs, like MSI’s Suprim X models. Normally speaking, single-fan, mini-ITX GPUs forgo metal shrouds for budget considerations, but the Sakura Snow X is a unique exception.
