ASUS TUF RTX 5070 overview: not even RTX 4080 efficiency, not to mention 4090

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Nvidia’s newest addition to the RTX 50 sequence of graphics playing cards comes within the form of the 70 tier card – a GPU that has, traditionally, been properly wanted by players on the lookout for a mid-range providing. With the RTX 5070 launch, we get to see what the extra entry-level graphics card within the sequence has to supply. That stated, we use entry-level graphics loosely, nonetheless, as discovering the cardboard at MSRP could also be simpler stated than accomplished. Moreover, with AMD additionally piling on the strain now with the RX 9070 XT launch, there’s extra expectation for the Nvidia GPU to carry out and even be in the stores, however that’s not wanting promising both.

For this overview, I acquired hands-on with the ASUS TUF RTX 5070 OC, which presents barely increased clock speeds when in comparison with the usual Founder’s Version playing cards from Nvidia. It additionally brings a distinct design to the desk, which I additionally put to the check to see the way it performs, evaluating it in opposition to the RTX 5080 and 4080 that I beforehand examined.

Specs

GPU: GB205-300
CUDA Cores: 6,144
VRAM: 12GB GDDR7
Reminiscence Bus Width: 192-bit
Base Clock Velocity: 2.33GHz
Increase Clock Velocity: 2.51GHz

What We Assume

Nvidia promised lots for the RTX 5070, claiming 4090 efficiency, however in fact, that’s with a variety of asterisks subsequent to it. It does improve the VRAM speeds to the newest GDDR7, with the bandwidth rising even with the identical bus width and capability. Sadly, in our testing, the RTX 5070 doesn’t come near what the RTX 4080 is able to and doesn’t really change a lot over the 4070 or 4070 Tremendous.

By itself, it’s able to 1440p gaming and pushing 4K in some areas, however the restricted VRAM will, for essentially the most half, maintain that slim. Besides the place you’ll be able to run DLSS, and the flexibility to make use of multi-frame era could make it a way more interesting selection. ASUS’ TUF design additionally makes for a tremendous, strong design that brings nice thermal efficiency in the event you don’t thoughts the larger dimension.

Causes to Purchase

Nice wanting design and thermal efficiency
Inclusion of transformer mannequin and MFG functionality
MSRP theoretically under final era
Able to 1440p gaming

Causes to Keep away from

Efficiency falls far under advertising and marketing claims as anticipated
Customized card outsized for its wants
Overshadowed by AMD launch shut by
Restricted VRAM capability and will increase energy draw

Worth

In the case of pricing, the RTX 5070 does provide the 50 sequence a barely extra reasonably priced choice. Nevertheless, contemplating the fixed rise from many earlier generations, in the event you’re trying to purchase the RTX 5070, you’ll seemingly need to pay over the chances – particularly with GPU pricing persevering with to be unstable. On the time of writing, pricing is anticipated to be round $549/£549, however that’s for the Founder’s Version and MSRP variations of the GPU.

It will seemingly improve the pricing for customized fashions, particularly overclocked fashions just like the ASUS TUF OC I’m testing right here. We haven’t acquired the value of it but, however we count on to see it leap above the MSRP. That’s if you may get it in any respect, contemplating that even the RTX 5070 Ti inventory is promoting out, I don’t have a lot hope for the 5070 both. Even earlier than the discharge, we’ve seen warnings that 5070 inventory was missing at some retailers.

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There’s additionally strain from AMD now, although, with its announcement of the RX 9070 and 9070 XT. The previous goes to price $549, with the XT including simply $50 for an $599 MSRP. That places strain on the RTX 5070, which sits alongside them and has to do properly in opposition to them to be a worthy selection, so will probably be attention-grabbing to see if AMD is as much as the duty.

Key specs

Specs	RTX 5070	RTX 4070	RTX 4070 Tremendous
Cores	6,144	5,888	7,168
Base clock velocity	2.33GHz	1.92GHz	1.98GHz
Increase clock velocity	2.51GHz	2.48GHz	2.48GHz
Reminiscence	12GB GDDR7	12GB GDDR6X	12GB GDDR6X
Reminiscence interface	192-bit	192-bit	192-bit
Reminiscence clock	28Gbps	21Gbps	21Gbps
Bandwidth	672.0GB/s	504.2GB/s	504.2GB/s
TBP	250W	200W	220W
MSRP	$549	$599	$599
Launch date	March 2025	April 2023	January 2024

RTX 5070 FE specs, Supply Nvidia

Above, we will see how the brand new Blackwell card compares to the RTX 5070’s specs and the earlier era. From the get-go, we will see the CUDA core rely sits between the 4070 and 4070 Tremendous, though it will not be a direct comparability between them on a distinct structure. Though the method dimension stays the identical throughout the generations, there aren’t many enhancements within the transistor density onboard.

As a substitute, we see a slight improve in speeds, as each the processor clock and the reminiscence get an enchancment. The primary is barely slight, as the bottom clock jumps above 2.3GHz, however the enhance clock barely improves what the 4070 sat at. The change over to GDDR7 VRAM provides it the potential for improved reminiscence bandwidth. Now clocking in at 28Gbps, the 7Gbps enhance cumulates to a 168GB/s bandwidth improve that may come by way of at increased resolutions because the capability and interface stay at 12GB and 192-bit.

ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5070 OC card and box contents, Image by PC Guide — ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5070 OC card and field contents, Picture by PC Information

Nevertheless, all of the RTX 5070 enhancements don’t come without spending a dime as the cardboard’s whole board energy will increase. Now set at 250W, the facility requirement will increase by 22% from the 4070 and 13% from the 4070 Tremendous. Nevertheless, that doesn’t appear to have nudged the PSU suggestion from Nvidia, because it nonetheless sits at 650W whole, so it shouldn’t require any modifications there.

Design

The ASUS TUF mannequin is barely completely different from the earlier era, such because the 4070 Tremendous we reviewed. It now options extra intricate detailing on its card. Beginning on the entrance with the followers, it provides bands of silver coloring to distinction the usual metallic entrance. It additionally provides rivets to the corners that give the design additional pop and depth.

It additionally shakes up the followers, giving them a border that leads to a standout look alongside the centre channel throughout the entire entrance. These followers are additionally Axial design with a whole ring related to the fins to enhance the airflow all through the heatsink behind them.