To put it bluntly, the NVIDIA Geforce RTX 5070 TI is an interesting card, even if it is overshadowed by its bigger brothers. The NVIDIA 50-series launch has been a bit of a challenge. On one hand, the new GPUs are some of the most powerful and offer plenty of features that make them forward-thinking. On the other hand, the price and generational uplift have been a bit of a disappointment, especially for the average gamer or creator who just wants an upgrade without having to sell a kidney to do so.
But now that the flagship NVIDIA RTX 5090 and NVIDIA RTX 5080 are out of the way, we finally have one of the more affordable options—the NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti. On many levels, it feels more like a cut-down RTX 5080, bringing many of the same features at a much more affordable price tag. While it may not be the slam dunk many people had hoped for, the RTX 5070 Ti delivers where it matters most for those looking to upgrade from the 30-series at a respectable price.
“But now that the flagship NVIDIA RTX 5090 and NVIDIA RTX 5080 are out of the way, we finally have one of the more affordable options—the NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti.”
Since there is no Founders Edition of the NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti, NVIDIA sent over the ASUS Prime variant, set to stock clock speeds, for testing. The card follows the design trends of many third-party cards this generation, featuring a triple-fan design and a 2-slot size, all in a sleek black metal look that appears sharp without being garish. It also uses the 16-pin power connector and, overall, is a sharp-looking GPU. Don’t get me wrong—I love the look of the 50-series Founders Editions, and while this card doesn’t quite reach that level, ASUS has delivered a GPU that would look good in any system.
Looking at the specs and overall performance levels promised, NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5070 Ti carves out a compelling niche in the Blackwell-generation GPU lineup, balancing mid-tier accessibility with technical upgrades that narrow the gap to its higher-end siblings—the RTX 5080 and RTX 5090.
Designed for gamers seeking robust 1440p performance (and even solid 4K with DLSS 4 included) without venturing into flagship pricing, the 5070 Ti features 8,960 CUDA cores and 16 GB of GDDR7 VRAM on a 256-bit memory interface, delivering 896 GB/s bandwidth—a 78 percent improvement over its RTX 4070 Ti predecessor. While overshadowed by the RTX 5080’s 10,240 CUDA cores and 20 GB of VRAM, or the RTX 5090’s staggering 12,288 cores and 24 GB of VRAM, the 5070 Ti leverages its fourth-generation RT and fifth-generation Tensor cores to punch above its weight class in ray-traced workloads.
“ASUS has delivered a GPU that would look good in any system.”
Priced at $749 US, the NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti occupies a strategic midpoint between the $549 RTX 5070 and the $999 MRSP of the RTX 5080. While it lacks the 5080’s second sixth-generation decoder or the 5090’s industry-leading 3,400 AI TOPS, its 1,406 AI TOPS and support for DLSS 4 multi-frame generation offer tangible gains for gamers prioritizing smooth 1440p gameplay over cutting-edge specs.
We have covered what DLSS 4 brings to the table in both our RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 reviews, so I will only touch on it briefly here. Central to DLSS 4 is its ability for multi-frame generation and its new transformer model for upscaling, giving GPUs much more potential to deliver smoother frame rates, even at higher resolutions.
Unlike DLSS 3’s single interpolated frame, this technology synthesizes up to three AI-generated frames between each traditionally rendered frame, effectively quadrupling baseline performance. The transformer model also addresses longstanding critiques of AI upscaling, particularly in ray-traced environments. By refining ray reconstruction algorithms, DLSS 4 reduces artifacts such as light flicker and shadow noise, delivering a more photorealistic experience.
In our testing of the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, DLSS 4 proved to be an exciting addition, and despite how surprising it may sound, it delivered notable improvements in frame rates—especially when incorporating ray tracing. But what matters most is how well the RTX 5070 Ti actually performs and whether it comes close to the levels showcased at CES 2025. With the card in hand and slotted into our test bench, we set out to determine if this GPU is worth the investment and if it truly is the mainstream option gamers and creators have been hoping for from the Blackwell generation.
As we saw with our previous 50-series reviews, we did our testing utilizing two identical systems, both running an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D in an ASUS ROG Crosshair Hero motherboard, paired with 32 GB DDR5 G.Skill RAM running at EXPO 6000. For storage, the systems are equipped with a PCI Gen 4 SK Hynix 2 TB M.2 SSD, with an NZXT 1,200W PSU in one and a be quiet! 1,200W PSU in the other, with one using an NZXT Kraken AIO and the other using a Corsair Titan AIO.
Jumping into our synthetic benchmarks, the NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti delivers solid results compared to the 40-series—even the RTX 4080. In almost every test we ran, the RTX 5070 Ti either outperformed or was neck and neck with the last generation’s second-highest-tier GPU, consistently outpacing the RTX 4070 Ti by a healthy margin. It even managed a nearly 30 percent uplift in 3DMark Port Royal and a 20 percent uplift in 3DMark Time Spy. Coming out of these tests, the RTX 5070 Ti has managed to impress, especially when compared to the RTX 4080—a card that launched at a higher price point than this one, so for once, NVIDIA delivers a win for the value lovers out there.
When looking at the AI benchmarks, the RTX 5070 Ti once again manages to deliver solid results across the board, pulling ahead of most of the 40-series, along with the AMD Radeon 7900 XTX. It should be noted that the 16GB GDDR7 is a great thing to see, especially compared to the 12GB GDDR6X seen in the RTX 4070 Ti, giving more legroom to play with more advanced models, although much like the RTX 5080, to push any of the biggest LLM’s and other options on the market, it still may hit a bottleneck.
Jumping over to content creation, the RTX 5070 Ti brings all the advancements of the Blackwell architecture, even if they are somewhat slimmed down compared to its bigger siblings. You still get the dual ninth-generation encoders found on the RTX 5080, but you are limited to a single NVDEC decoder, which pushes some of the workload onto the CPU when managing multicam workflows.
The overall performance in editing software like DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro was fantastic, with the card easily handling complex timelines while maintaining fast rendering speeds. It does fall short of the RTX 5090 due to having only dual encoders, but it still offers a solid overall experience. Additionally, it brings all the advancements in software and AI-driven effects, making it easier than ever to create content, remove noise and eliminate backgrounds—features that outperform previous generations.
With that out of the way, it’s time to dive into the gaming side of things, starting with 1080p performance. Out of the gate, the NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti delivers solid numbers across the board, easily pulling ahead of the RTX 4070 Ti in all the games we tested. When frame generation is factored in, the comparison becomes even more lopsided, with the 5070 Ti handily outperforming the 4070 Ti in every benchmark. In some cases, it even surpasses the RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 when DLSS 4 multiframe generation is supported, such as with Cyberpunk 2077.
Even though most of what we saw was positive for the RTX 5070 Ti, there are some titles where the GPU fell behind the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, such as Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Returnal. Since neither game supports DLSS, this result makes sense, but it is still disappointing—especially for people looking to switch from an AMD card to the latest from NVIDIA. Additionally, we have yet to see what the new RX 9070 cards can deliver, and they do not seem far off at this point.
Moving over to 1440p, the story remains relatively consistent, and the NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti continues to show solid overall performance across the range of titles we tested. The key takeaway here remains the improvements with DLSS 4, particularly the advancements in multi-frame generation. When DLSS is factored in, the RTX 5070 Ti punches well above its weight class, comparing favourably to the RTX 4080 and pulling well ahead of the RTX 4070 Ti. In titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and F1 24, the difference is significant, with the 5070 Ti delivering a 54 percent and 17 percent uplift compared to the last-generation card.
“This is where I want to mention that I would consider the NVIDIA Geforce RTX 5070 Ti a solid 1440p card that can handle 4K.”
Looking at 4K, we start to see the limits of the NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti when compared to the bigger, more powerful GPUs in the 50-series lineup. In most games, when you don’t enable ray tracing, the card manages to deliver well above 60 frames per second, with only a few titles struggling, such as Cyberpunk 2077, Metro Exodus and Black Myth: Wukong. When ray tracing is enabled, things get a bit trickier, with some titles like Cyberpunk 2077 dropping to sub-30 FPS levels.
This is where I want to mention that I would consider the NVIDIA Geforce RTX 5070 Ti a solid 1440p card that can handle 4K. Thanks to DLSS 4, even some of the titles that struggle manage to pull ahead and deliver impressive results. Cyberpunk 2077 jumps from a paltry 29.49 FPS to a staggering 214 FPS. Black Myth: Wukong climbs from 31 to 53 FPS. While still under 60 FPS, it’s a noticeable improvement that makes for a much smoother experience.
Now, don’t get me wrong—DLSS isn’t a silver bullet. While you will see improvements in frame rates, depending on the game, it can result in visual issues, input lag or an overall degraded experience, so results may vary. During our testing, I didn’t see major issues, but whenever you throw frame generation into the mix, results can be unpredictable—so keep that in mind.
“At an MSRP of $749, there is a lot to like about the NVIDIA Geforce RTX 5070 Ti GPU.”
Over on the power draw side of things, during our testing, we did not see the RTX 5070 Ti exceed 285 watts, making it slightly less power-hungry than the RTX 5080 and well below what the RTX 5090 draws. It was also incredibly quiet, remaining almost completely silent throughout all our testing, even when pushed in demanding titles at 4K. ASUS has done a solid job creating a quiet and efficient GPU with what they were given, and it even avoided the frustrating PSU whine we’ve seen on some other GPUs we’ve tested recently.
At an MSRP of $749, there is a lot to like about the NVIDIA Geforce RTX 5070 Ti GPU. It is a powerful GPU that brings all the advancements found in Blackwell at a much more affordable buy-in price compared to either the RTX 5090 or the RTX 5080. If you can find the card at that price, it offers solid value and is a good upgrade for anyone still using the 30-series or even those currently working with the RTX 4070 Ti who find it lacking in some areas.
The issue is that while the MSRP may be attractive if it’s anything like past cards in the 50-series lineup, it could be a challenge to find it at that price. Stores and other sellers may push the price higher if supply fails to meet demand. Also, with no Founders Edition version of the GPU, buyers are left relying on partners to fill that gap. Despite their best intentions, this isn’t always the case, and prices can climb if supply falls short. Hopefully, NVIDIA can ensure that the supply is adequate because the RTX 5070 Ti is a card worth investing in.
I walked into this review unsure of what to expect, but honestly, NVIDIA impressed me. The RTX 5070 Ti feels like a great balance between cost and performance, delivering solid results when compared to the 40-series, with only a slight loss in performance compared to its bigger brother, the RTX 5080. We’ll have to see how the launch unfolds, but I have to commend NVIDIA—they have delivered a card well worth investing in, and for once, at a great performance-per-dollar price point. Now, let’s just hope stores can keep them in stock.