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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Sweet Spot GPU for Real Gamers
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The RTX 5070 is an absolute sweet spot for 1440p gaming. Still blazing fast, efficient, and built for the next generation. Paired with my new build, it delivers smooth, max-settings performance in AAA titles, while the 12GB of GDDR7 ensures plenty of headroom for future games. Ray tracing and DLSS 3 make visuals stunning without sacrificing FPS, and despite its power, it runs cool and quiet in a well-ventilated case. If you want a card that balances performance, efficiency, and future-proofing without venturing into wallet-breaking territory, the 5070 nails it. Don’t get swayed by YouTubers chasing the top benchmarks, the truth is, this card is the right choice for 80% of gamers at a fair price.
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The RTX 5070 is a rock-solid upgrade for any gaming rig—and it doesn’t waste time proving it. Swapping it in for a 3090, the results are instantly noticeable: smoother frame rates, especially with ray tracing enabled, and noticeably lower power consumption across the board. On a dual QHD monitor setup, it keeps gameplay fluid and immersive without the usual energy trade-off.
Smart Performance, Smart Power Use What really sets the 5070 apart is how efficiently it handles modern titles. Despite its 12GB VRAM cap, it runs mainstream games with zero hiccups. You get high-end performance that doesn’t tax your system—or your electricity bill.
Know Its Limits, Use It Right For AI tasks like StableDiffusion, you might want to turn to a card with more VRAM (like the 5060 Ti 16GB), especially for memory-heavy models. But for pure gaming? The 5070 punches well above its weight.
Bottom Line The RTX 5070 doesn’t just work—it excels where it counts. If you want a sleek, reliable GPU that balances performance, energy efficiency, and affordability, this one's a winner.
Powerful Next-Gen GPU That Delivers Outstanding Va
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I upgraded to the RTX 5070 from a 3060, and the performance jump is impressive. Games run smoother at higher settings, and ray tracing is finally practical without major frame drops. The 12GB GDDR7 VRAM gives me confidence for future titles. It stays cool and quiet, and the graphite grey design looks great in my build. Perfect for 1440p and even light 4K gaming. Highly recommended for gamers who want high performance without going all-in on a 5090.
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The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers excellent 1440p and solid 4K gaming performance with improved ray tracing and DLSS 3.5 support. It’s power-efficient, quiet, and offers great value for its price. Ideal for gamers seeking high performance without breaking the bank. A strong mid-tier GPU upgrade choice.
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Given how awful the GPU market is (as of April 2025), being able to get this card at $550 MSRP is probably the best price/performance ratio out there. Even though the 9070 is better, good luck getting that at a reasonable price. But then again, good luck getting this card...
Also, this card feels like it should have been the '5060' based on a variety of metrics like the questionable 12gb of VRAM and equivalent performance to the 4070S. For 40-series users this card is not an impressive leap and should be ignored. I'm coming from a 3070, however, and the performance gain has been impressive. This card is also cheaper than the 3070 I bought years ago, so there is definitely value here.
I think its the only 50-series card that is worth it/won't light itself on fire/probably has all of its ROPS. Time will tell how long 12gb of VRAM is useful for...
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I would give it 5 stars, but the issue for me is lack of vram for whats supposed to be a 1440p card. Many games now require 16gb or vram, and in games like Apex legends 1080p max settings, your almost reach the vram limit. I would recommend to upgrade to a 5070ti, arround 200-300 dollars more. You get more vram and better proformance for those trying to hit 240hz 1440p gaming in tripple A games more consistently.
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I recently got my hands on the RTX 5070, and it has completely transformed the way I experience gaming and creative work. The performance leap is incredible games run smoother than ever, and the graphics are simply breathtaking. Rendering, editing, and multitasking feel effortless thanks to its advanced architecture and efficient cooling system
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Was looking for a new card since my 3060 ti was getting a little old and newer games are requiring more vram to run them and this was the perfect card for “budget” gamers. It’s fairly compact and pack great performance for the price. If you can get it for msrp and you’re upgrading from a 20 or 30 series budget card it’s well worth the money. But if you own a 40 series card like a 4070 and up just wait till the 60 series to see more of a performance jump since it’s not a crazy upgrade from those cards
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The nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 best graphic card in the world and just cost $549.99. Everything look so bright and beautiful. Move so smoothly and quiet. Best recommendation if you want to build a powerful PC and spend lest money. Plus a 1 free month of Discord Nitro.
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Great for 1440p, maxing frames out for most games I play. Read reviews saying the FE runs hot and loud, but have experienced neither. Whisper quiet and maxed around 68c under load. Would recommend
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Picked up the 5070 Founders Edition recently, and it’s been an absolute beast. Handles 4K video editing and 3D rendering like a dream—smooth, fast, and quiet even under heavy load. The build quality is premium, and temps stay under control thanks to the efficient cooling design. If you’re doing creative work or gaming, this card delivers serious performance without compromise.
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Great GPU, the size fits well in a mid tower cabinet, and the temperatures are running as expected... and finally the architecture and material of the board is excellent, I'm loving it
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Wow!! I upgraded my previous GPU (Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060Ti Founders edition) to the 5070 GPU. I was debating whether buying the 5080 for the extra cash was a stretch given the initial "YouTube" review for this GPU; I have to say that the 5070 is running phenomenal! Path of exile 2 runs upwards 120fps at 2k with my OLED monitor and runs amazing and looks gorgeous, Kingdom come deliverance 2 is running at 2K and my average FPS is about 100fps (this game looks gorgeous) and runs smooth, Age of wonders 4 runs extremely smooth and looks beautiful! If you are looking to upgrade your GPU, not break the bank but want the benefit of the new technology and performance improvement, this is the card! YouTubers sat down and gave benchmarks (which are worth reviewing), honestly, it was amazing for me. Best of luck!
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This card gets a lot of hate because of the way Nvidia presented it as equal to a 4090, but! Its worth every dollar. Its running games at 1440 flawlessly and 12gb vram isnt great but its far better than the 8gb I came from. No regrets here. Paired well with a 5900x.
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I was downsizing my case and had a huge rtx 3080 that wouldn't fit in my new one. So I decided to pick this bad boy up since its performance is quite similar but uses less power and is wayyyy smaller. I have this in a cramped fractal ridge case and this baby doesn't go over 65c.
PSA UNDERVOLT THIS CARD
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I upgraded from a 1650 super and this gpu has been amazing. Lets me play all my games on max graphics. It works perfectly and is built sturdily. I also love the look of the founder edition cards.
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This GPU is the best bang for your buck considering all other GPUs are marked above MSRP at the moment. I upgraded from a 3060ti and this has blown me away from the features available and the performance im getting. The only factor I would tell people to consider is the VRAM limitations, although Nvidias VRAM compression is better than the competitiors so all the talk about this is just based on predictions
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Even though it doesn't have the fancy Lightning. However, the appearance of 5070fe is still very advanced, and the performance is also very excellent. The 12gb video memory is too little for me, and it may crash when playing with 4k image quality. I hope the next generation can increase the video memory.