NVIDIA Mid-Range Blackwell

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

NVIDIA claims RTX 4090-class performance with DLSS 4 at $549 — and it delivers. The RTX 5070 is the most compelling value in the 50-series, perfect for 1440p gaming with excellent ray tracing.

Price
$549
VRAM
12GB GDDR7
192-bit bus
TDP
250W
Boost Clock
2510 MHz

Full Specifications

Architecture Blackwell
VRAM 12GB GDDR7
Memory Bus 192-bit
Base Clock 2160 MHz
Boost Clock 2510 MHz
CUDA Cores 6,144
Ray Tracing Cores 48
Tensor Cores 192
TDP 250W
Recommended PSU 650W
Power Connector 2x 8-pin or 1x 16-pin (12V-2x6)
Display Outputs 3x DisplayPort 2.1, 1x HDMI 2.1b
Max Resolution 8K @ 60Hz

Benchmark Performance

1080p Gaming
72/100
1440p Gaming
70/100
4K Gaming
58/100
Ray Tracing
68/100
Productivity
68/100
AI / ML Workloads
74/100

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Best value in RTX 50 series
  • +DLSS 4 brings 4090-like experience in supported games
  • +Efficient 250W TDP, single 8-pin on some AIB cards
  • +Strong AI inference for local LLMs

Cons

  • -12GB VRAM may limit some future titles
  • -Raster-only performance trails AMD alternatives

Best For

1440p gamingRay tracingAI workloadsBudget-conscious enthusiasts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 good for gaming?

Scores 72/100 at 1080p, 70/100 at 1440p, 58/100 at 4K. Best for 1440p gaming and ray tracing.

What is the price?

MSRP $549, currently ~$549.

How much VRAM?

12GB GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus.

What PSU do I need?

TDP 250W. Recommended 650W PSU. Uses 2x 8-pin or 1x 16-pin (12V-2x6).

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