NVIDIA Reveals GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Performance

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti: A Budget-Friendly 4K Champion?

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090's underwhelming generational leap and hefty price tag left many wanting. The RTX 5070 Ti, however, offers a more compelling proposition. While not drastically faster than its predecessor, its affordability makes it the most sensible Blackwell-architecture card currently available, especially for those on a budget.

Priced at $749, the RTX 5070 Ti excels as a 4K graphics card, effectively overshadowing the more expensive RTX 5080 (provided you can find either at MSRP). It's crucial to note, however, that aftermarket models, like the MSI version reviewed here ($1099), significantly inflate the cost, surpassing the RTX 5080's $999 price point. At its base price, though, the RTX 5070 Ti is arguably the best option for most 4K gamers.

Purchasing Guide

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti launched February 20, 2025, with an MSRP of $749. Be aware that this is a starting price; many higher-priced variants exist. While excellent value at $749, its appeal diminishes as the price approaches that of the RTX 5080.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti – Images

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Specs and Features

The RTX 5070 Ti is the third Blackwell-architecture card. Originally designed for AI supercomputers, Nvidia adapted it for gaming, retaining its AI capabilities.

Sharing the GB203 GPU with the RTX 5080, the RTX 5070 Ti has 70 SMs (14 disabled), resulting in 8,960 CUDA cores, 70 RT cores, and 280 Tensor Cores. It also features 16GB of GDDR7 RAM (slightly slower than the RTX 5080). The Tensor Cores, however, are key. While CUDA cores are more powerful than those in the RTX 4070 Ti, Nvidia relies on AI upscaling and frame generation to maximize performance.

Blackwell introduces an AI Management Processor (AMP), offloading tasks previously handled by the CPU. This significantly boosts the efficiency of DLSS and frame generation.

DLSS 4 utilizes a Transformer model instead of a CNN, improving image quality by reducing ghosting and artifacts. It also includes Multi-Frame Generation (MFG), generating up to three frames per rendered frame (compared to one in previous generations). This increases latency, but Nvidia's Reflex technology helps mitigate this.

With a 300W TBP, the RTX 5070 Ti's power consumption is comparable to the RTX 4070 Ti and RTX 4070 Ti Super. Nvidia recommends a 750W PSU, but an 850W PSU is advisable, especially for high-end models.

DLSS 4 – Is It Worth It?

While faster than its predecessor, the RTX 5070 Ti's main selling point is DLSS 4, particularly MFG. This technology enhances high-refresh-rate displays but doesn't drastically improve latency.

MFG analyzes rendered frames and motion vectors to predict subsequent frames, generating up to three additional frames. While a theoretical 4x frame rate increase is possible, it's rarely achieved in practice. Testing in Cyberpunk 2077 and Star Wars Outlaws showed significant frame rate boosts, but latency increases were minimal at higher frame rates. At lower frame rates, however, lag and artifacts become more noticeable.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti – Benchmarks

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Performance

At 4K, the RTX 5070 Ti is approximately 11% faster than the RTX 4070 Ti Super and 21% faster than the RTX 4070 Ti. This surpasses the RTX 5080's generational improvement, making it the best value RTX 5000 series card. Testing across various games consistently exceeded 60fps at 4K, even in demanding titles.

Test System: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Hero, 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo @ 6,000MHz, 4TB Samsung 990 Pro, Asus ROG Ryujin III 360. The review utilizes stock settings on the MSI Vanguard Edition.

Benchmark results show significant performance gains over previous generations, particularly in 3DMark tests. Game benchmarks reveal more modest improvements, with some titles showing only slight gains or even minor performance dips in specific scenarios. However, the RTX 5070 Ti consistently delivers smooth 4K gameplay across a range of demanding titles.

Conclusion

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, at its MSRP of $749, presents excellent value as a 4K GPU. It offers a substantial performance upgrade over its predecessor at a lower price, making it a compelling choice for 4K gaming.