Today marks the official launch of NVIDIA’s latest addition to their lineup of GeForce RTX 50 graphics cards, the GeForce RTX 5070. Priced at $549 USD, there is a significant concern regarding product availability. Historically, previous launches have seen consumer demand exceed supply, leading to inflated prices for most variants. It remains to be seen if the RTX 5070 will be accessible in adequate numbers at its MSRP or if enthusiasts will be faced with limited models at premium prices.
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As we await more information on the initial launch performance of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, we provide links to several retailers where consumers can check current stock availability:
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition – $549 (BestBuy)
- ASUS RTX 5070 PRIME – $549 (Newegg)
- Gigabyte RTX 5070 Eagle – $549 (Newegg)
- MSI RTX 5070 Ventus 2x OC – $549 (Newegg)
- ZOTAC RTX 5070 SOLID – $549 (Newegg)
- Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce – $549 (Newegg)
- MSI RTX 5070 Shadow 2X OC – $549 (Newegg)
- Gigabyte RTX 5070 Windforce OC – $549 (Newegg)
- Gigabyte RTX 5070 Eagle OC – TBD (Newegg)
- MSI RTX 5070 Ventus 2X OC White – TBD (Newegg)
- ZOTAC RTX 5070 SOLID OC – TBD (Newegg)
- ASUS RTX 5070 TUF OF – TBD (Newegg)
- MSI RTX 5070 Gaming Trio OC – TBD (Newegg)
- MSI RTX 5070 Vanguard SOC – TBD (Newegg)
- Gigabyte RTX 5070 AERO OC – TBD (Newegg)
- PNY RTX 5070 ARGB OC – TBD (Newegg)
- PNY RTX 5070 OC – $549 (Newegg)
- Gigabyte TX 5070 AORUS – TBD (Newegg)
- MSI RTX 5070 Ventus 3X OC – TBD (Newegg)
- ASUS RTX 5070 PRIME OC – TBD (Newegg)
- Gigabyte RTX 5070 Gaming OC – TBD (Newegg)
- MSI RTX 5070 Gaming Trio OC White – TBD (Newegg)
- MSI RTX 5070 Inspire 3X OC – TBD (Newegg)
- MSI RTX 5070 Shadow 3X OC – TBD (Newegg)
The GeForce RTX 5070 will utilize the new GB205-300-A1 silicon die, housing an impressive 6, 144 CUDA cores. It will also feature 192 Tensor Cores, 48 RT (Ray Tracing) cores, and 80 ROPs (Render Output Units).Unlike some previous models that had disabled ROP units due to production defects, the RTX 5070 is anticipated to maintain the full ROP count. Additionally, the GPU will include 48 MB of L2 cache and contain a staggering 31.1 billion transistors, with a die size of 263 mm².
Retaining the VRAM capacity of 12 GB on a 192-bit bus, the RTX 5070 will feature faster GDDR7 memory. Its boost clock speed is rated at 2, 512 MHz, surpassing the 2, 475 MHz of the RTX 4070. Coupled with a thermal design power (TDP) of 250W, this marks a notable increase over both the RTX 4070 and the RTX 3070.
- Next-Generation Capabilities: Optimized for advanced gaming with neural rendering technology. The RTX series offers top-tier performance for full ray tracing and AI applications.
- Significant Performance Improvements: Up to 1.9 times the performance jump and 3D rendering capabilities supported by DLSS 4 technology when compared to the RTX 4070.
- Game Compatibility: DLSS 4 is now integrated in over 75 titles, ensuring optimal image quality and performance with multi-frame generation in popular games such as Avowed and Microsoft Flight Simulator.
- Ideal Upgrade Path: An excellent choice for current RTX 3070 users, promising a threefold increase with DLSS 4 along with a 65% bump in traditional rendering performance.
- Enhanced AI Performance: Three times the generative AI capabilities compared to the RTX 4070, accommodating FP4 support via Blackwell architecture.
- Accelerated Video Export: Professional-grade video exports at 4:2:2 format are six times faster on the RTX 5070 compared to the RTX 4070, thanks to dedicated NVENC hardware support.
When evaluated against the RTX 4070, NVIDIA asserts that the GeForce RTX 5070 will exhibit a 20% improvement in native ray tracing performance, though it still falls short when benchmarked against the powerhouse RTX 4090 in rasterization and ray tracing scenarios. The RTX 5070 only matches the RTX 4090’s performance at 4x Multi-Frame Generation (MFG) mode, a crucial aspect to consider when referencing NVIDIA’s stated performance figures.
As the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 enters a competitive landscape with the AMD Radeon RX 9070, consumers can expect a heated rivalry in this segment, as both brands vie for consumer attention in the mid-range price bracket.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Specifications (Preliminary)
| Graphics Card Model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU Architecture | Blackwell GB202-300 | Blackwell GB203-400 | Blackwell GB205 | Blackwell GB206? |
| Streaming Multiprocessors | 170 (192 Full) | 84 (84 Full) | TBD | TBD |
| Total Cores | 21, 760 (+33%) | 10, 752 (+11%) | TBD | TBD |
| Clock Speeds | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| L2 Cache | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Memory Size | 32 GB GDDR7 (+33%) | 16 GB GDDR7 (0%) | 12 GB GDDR7 | TBD |
| Memory Bus Width | 512-bit (+33%) | 256-bit (0%) | 192-bit (0%) | 128-bit? (0%) |
| Memory Speed | 28 Gbps | 32 Gbps | 28 Gbps | 28 Gbps? |
| Bandwidth | 1792 GB/s | 1024 GB/s | 672 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Total Board Power | 600W (+33%) | 400W (+25%) | 250W (+14%) | TBD |
| Power Connector | 1 12V-2×6 (16-Pin) | 1 12V-2×6 (16-Pin) | 1 12VHPWR (16-Pin) | 1 12VHPWR (16-Pin) |
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