Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti: Performance Reviewed

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090's release was met with disappointment due to its marginal performance gains over the RTX 4090, especially at a significantly higher cost. However, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, while not offering a substantial leap in speed compared to its predecessor, strikes a more appealing balance with its affordability. Priced at a base of $749, the RTX 5070 Ti emerges as a compelling choice for 4K gaming enthusiasts, overshadowing the pricier RTX 5080. It's worth noting, though, that the aftermarket model I reviewed from MSI, priced at $1,099, pushes it beyond the RTX 5080's $999 price point. If you can secure the RTX 5070 Ti at its base price, it stands out as the best option for most gamers looking to enjoy 4K gaming without breaking the bank.

Purchasing Guide

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti will be available starting February 20, 2025, with a base price of $749. Be aware that various aftermarket versions may carry higher price tags, making the value proposition less compelling as prices approach those of the RTX 5080.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti – Photos

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Specs and Features

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, the third in Nvidia's Blackwell series, brings the power of supercomputer architecture to gaming GPUs, maintaining a strong focus on AI enhancements. Built on the same GB203 GPU as the RTX 5080, it features 70 streaming multiprocessors (SMs), resulting in 8,960 CUDA cores, 70 RT cores, and 280 Tensor Cores. It also comes equipped with 16GB of GDDR7 RAM, albeit slightly slower than its higher-end sibling. The Tensor Cores, in conjunction with the new AI Management Processor (AMP), enhance the efficiency of DLSS and frame generation, significantly improving image quality and performance.

The RTX 5070 Ti's DLSS 4 introduces a Transformer model for upscaling, which reduces ghosting and artifacts, and a new Multi-Frame Generation (MFG) technology that can generate up to three AI frames for each rendered frame. While this increases latency, Nvidia's Reflex technology aims to mitigate this effect. With a Total Board Power of 300W, it's only slightly more power-hungry than its predecessors, but a 750W power supply is recommended, with 850W being ideal for the high-end MSI Vanguard Edition.

DLSS 4 – Is It Worth It?

The RTX 5070 Ti's true strength lies in its support for DLSS 4 and MFG, making it ideal for gamers with high-refresh-rate monitors. Testing in games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Star Wars Outlaws showed significant frame rate improvements with MFG, though with some increase in latency. However, the technology shines when frame rates are high, ensuring smoother gameplay without compromising responsiveness.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti – Benchmarks

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Performance

At 4K, the RTX 5070 Ti outperforms the RTX 4070 Ti Super by 11% and the RTX 4070 Ti by 21%, offering a substantial generational improvement. It consistently delivers over 60 fps in demanding titles like Black Myth Wukong and Cyberpunk 2077, solidifying its position as a top-tier 4K gaming GPU. My testing was conducted on a system with an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Hero motherboard, 32GB of G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RAM at 6,000MHz, a 4TB Samsung 990 Pro SSD, and an Asus ROG Ryujin III 360 CPU cooler. All tests were run at stock settings on the MSI Vanguard Edition to reflect the performance of the base RTX 5070 Ti at its $749 MSRP.

In synthetic benchmarks like 3DMark Speed Way and Port Royal, the RTX 5070 Ti showed impressive gains over its predecessors, hinting at its potential for future optimizations. In real-world gaming scenarios, the RTX 5070 Ti maintained strong performance across various titles, with only a few exceptions like Red Dead Redemption 2, where it was slightly slower than the RTX 4070 Ti Super.

The RTX 5070 Ti's performance in games like Total War: Warhammer 3 and Forza Horizon 5 demonstrated its prowess in rasterization and high frame rate scenarios, respectively. Even in demanding games like Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Black Myth Wukong, it held its ground against competitors like the Radeon RX 7900 XT.

In conclusion, if you can find the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti at its base price of $749, it offers exceptional value for 4K gaming, making it the most compelling choice in the RTX 5000 series to date.