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NVIDIA Just Released the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and the GeForce 5070 for Desktops – More Bang for Your Buck?

March 9, 2025 – NVIDIA has recently launched its mid-range desktop GPUs from the GeForce RTX 50-Series, based on the new Blackwell architecture. The latest models, the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070, promise exceptional gaming performance at a more affordable price than the high-end RTX 5080 and RTX 5090.

In the table below are the key specifications of these two new desktop GPUs compared to their predecessors from the RTX 40-Series.

GPU	DLSS	# CUDA Cores	Boost Clock (GHz)	AI TOPs	Memory (VRAM)	Memory Bandwidth	TGP	Price*
RTX 5070 Ti	DLSS4	8960	2.45	1406	16 GB GDDR7	896 GB/s	300	$749
RTX 5070	DLSS4	6144	2.51	988	12 GB GDDR7	672 GB/s	250	$549
RTX 4070 Ti	DLSS3	7680	2.61	641	12 GB GDDR6X	504 GB/s	285	$740
RTX 4070	DLSS3	5888	2.48	466	12 GB GDDR6X	504 GB/s	200	$549

Comparison between NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50-Series and RTX 40-Series mid-range GPUs. *Prices are in US dollars and are subject to change (when a price range is available the lowest price is shown). TGP = Total Graphics Power. Data from http://www.nvidia.com and marketplace.nvidia.com.

The RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070 both feature the new DLSS4, an AI-powered technology that enhances frames per second (FPS), reduces latency, and improves image quality.

DLSS4 utilizes Multi Frame Generation to boost FPS in graphically demanding games, along with enhanced Ray Reconstruction and Super Resolution, leveraging AI to accelerate ray tracing and upscale frame resolution.

The numbers of CUDA cores has increased significantly from the RTX 40-Series, resulting in greater computing power. Clock speeds have seen a slight increase in the RTX 5070, whereas the RTX 5070 Ti has slightly lower clock speeds than its predecessor.

The AI capabiities of these new GPUs have been noticeably improved, with AI TOPS (Trillion of Operations per Second) more than doubling compared to the previous generation.

The amount of dedicated memory (VRAM) has increased from 12 GB to 16 GB for the RTX 5070 Ti, while the RTX 5070 retains the same VRAM as its predecessor. However, the new GPUs now feature GDDR7 memory, offering significantly higher bandwidths.

In terms of power consumption, both the RTX 5070 Ti and the RTX 5070 require more power than their RTX 40-Series counterparts. The RTX 5070 consumes up to 25% more power than the RTX 4070, while the increase for the RTX 5070 Ti is a modest 5.3% (TGP).

One of the most notable aspects of this release is that, despite these technological advancements, the RTX 5070 mantains the same recommended price as its predecessor, while the RTX 5070 Ti is priced only slightly higher—less than $10 more than the RTX 4070 Ti.

So, how do these two new GPUs perform in recent demanding games compared to the RTX 4070 and RTX 4070 Ti? Let’s find out below.

Benchmarking Results

RTX 5070 Ti vs RTX 4070 Ti

PC Centric compared the performance of the RTX 5070 Ti and 4070 Ti in several graphically demanding games at max settings and 4K resolution (frame generation off). Their results show that the RTX 5070 Ti consistently outperforms its predecessor with a 12-23% increase in FPS.

However, this performnce boost comes at a cost, with the RTX 5070 Ti consuming up to 13% more power in some demanding games.

In addition to comparing the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 4070 Ti, PC Centric also included the RTX 4070 Ti Super, which features more CUDA cores (8448 vs 7680) and more dedicated memory (16 GB vs 12 GB) than the RTX 4070 Ti.

According to PC Centric‘s results, the RTX 5070 Ti outperforms the RTX 4070 Ti super, though the FPS difference is generally small (5-10%). Interestingly, the RTX 5070 Ti is also more power-efficient, consuming up to 10% less power in some cases.

It’s also worth noting that all three GPUs struggle to maintain smooth frame rates (>60 FPS) at 4K and high settings in demanding titles such as Hogwarts Legacy, Star Wars Outlaws, and Cyberpunk 2077.

PC Centric pointed out that enabling frame generation significantly improves performance in these cases, though this comes at the cost of increased latency—acceptable for most games but less ideal for fast-paced shooters.

RTX 5070 vs RTX 4070

For the RTX 5070 vs RTX 4070 comparison, we reviewed benchmarking results from Testing Games, which tested several graphically demanding games at high settings and 1440p resolution (frame generation off).

Their results show that the RTX 5070 consistently outperforms the RTX 4070, with a 13-30% improvement in average FPS. Despite the improved performance, power consumption remains similar between the two GPUs, with the RTX 5070 using only slightly more power than the RTX 4070 in most games (except for Ghost of Tsushima, where it consumes up to 10% more power).

Testing Games found that, at high settings without frame generation enabled, the RTX 5070 struggles in certain highly demanding games, such as Black Myth: Wukong (average FPS < 60) and, to some exent, S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 and Starfield (FPS < 70). However, the RTX 5070 still outperforms the RTX 4070, which frequently drops below 60 FPS in many tested games.

As with the RTX 5070 Ti, enabling frame generation can significantly improve performance in these titles.

Conclusions

The RTX 5070 Ti offers a noticeable performance upgrade over the RTX 4070 Ti but provides only a marginal improvement compared to the RTX 4070 Ti Super. However, the RTX 5070 Ti also holds an advantage in power efficiency over the RTX 4070 Ti Super.

If you already own an RTX 4070 Ti Super, upgrading to the RTX 5070 Ti may not be worth it. However, if you’re building a new gaming rig or upgrading from an older GPU, the RTX 5070 Ti is an excellent choice.

The RTX 5070, on the other hand, delivers a significant performance boost over the RTX 4070 while maintaining a similar power consumption. Given that the RTX 5070 is priced the same as the RTX 4070, it offers better overall value.

Some critics have argued that, excluding frame generation, the FPS improvements from the RTX 40-Series to the RTX 50-Series are underwhelming, calling the new generation a disappointment.

However, as we’ve seen here, performance gains can be substantial—up to 23% higher FPS for the RTX 5070 Ti over the RTX 4070 Ti and up to 30% higher FPS for the RTX 5070 over the RTX 4070. Additionally, upcoming games may further optimize performance for the new architecture.

As we discussed in our previous post, with their heavily upgraded AI capabilities, the NVIDIA RTX 50-Series GPUs could prove even more valuable in future titles that leverage AI for hyper-realistic NPC behavior, facial animations, and other advanced features.