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RTX 5070

The current RTX 5070 price from retailers, its key specifications, and how it performs for each job.

NVIDIA · GPU · RTX 50

Image from the Newegg listing
RTX 5070 — ASUS DUAL RTX 5070 OC Edition

Retailer photo of ASUS DUAL RTX 5070 OC Edition. View this offer in Where to buy

Works well for: 1080p Gaming, 1440p Gaming, Ray Tracing @ 1080p

Trade-offs: Current price sits CAD 123 above the strong-value threshold (~CAD 1037)

Cheapest tracked offer (new)
CAD 1,160
Go to offer
at Newegg

7 tracked offers · 3 retailers · checked 2026-11-09

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72
Relative value · Balanced Top 22% in this scenario
#10 of 42 in stock ranked in this scenario
S
1080p Gamingbest grade of 9 scenarios
VRAM
12 GB
Memory bandwidth
672 GB/s
Board power
250 W
Architecture
Blackwell 2.0
Interface
PCIe 5.0 x16
What are you planning to use it for? This scenario sets the value, rank and grades shown across the page.
Value 72

What does it cost today, and is that a good price?

Market confidence: High

At CAD 1160 the RTX 5070 is priced 7% below its CAD 1245 representative market level. RX 9070 currently does the same job for CAD 990.

Representative priceCAD 1,245
Lowest verifiedCAD 1,160
Market spreadCAD 1,160–CAD 2,400
Offers / retailers7 / 3

Worth putting side by side:Compare with RX 9070

Prices & availability

RTX 5070: current price and offers

Compare the offers we track for this model, across variants and retailers.

7 tracked offers · 3 retailers

VariantStoreConditionPrice (snapshot)Value · BalancedCheckedOffer link
ASUS DUAL RTX 5070 OC EditionNeweggNewCAD 1,160722026-11-08View offer →
MSI RTX 5070 SHADOW 3X OCNeweggNewCAD 1,180702026-11-08View offer →
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 OC Edition 12GBASUSNewCAD 1,190702026-11-09View offer →
Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 5070 INFINITY 12GNeweggNewCAD 1,300642026-11-08View offer →
ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 5070 OC EditionAmazonNewCheck on Amazon612026-11-09View offer →
RTX 5070Multiple variants availableAmazon AffiliateVariesFind on AmazonNot trackedNo price snapshotFind on Amazon →

Prices are dated snapshots, not live quotes — confirm the final price at the store. New, refurbished and used offers are listed separately; used offers carry warranty and seller risk.

Show the other 2 tracked offers
VariantStoreConditionPrice (snapshot)Value · BalancedCheckedOffer link
ASUS DUAL RTX 5070NeweggNewCAD 2,300362026-11-07View offer →
GIGABYTE RTX 5070 WINDFORCE SFFNeweggNewCAD 2,400352026-11-09View offer →

Performance and where it ranks

Two different questions, side by side. Performance compares what the hardware can do; Value compares what that capability costs at today’s price. A product can rank high on one and low on the other — that gap is the point.

Performance Balanced

How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.

#12 of 41 graded graphics cards

  1. #9 NVIDIARTX 5070 Ti 59
  2. #10 AMDRX 7900 XT 57
  3. #11 NVIDIARTX 4070 Ti Super 57
  4. #12 NVIDIARTX 5070 51
  5. #13 NVIDIARTX 4070 Ti 51
  6. #14 AMDRX 9070 50
  7. #15 NVIDIARTX 3090 49

Value Balanced

How much of that you get for today’s price.

#10 of 42 currently priced graphics cards

  1. #7 AMDRX 7600 79
  2. #8 NVIDIARTX 4070 Super 77
  3. #9 NVIDIARTX 5050 73
  4. #10 NVIDIARTX 5070 72
  5. #11 NVIDIARTX 4070 Ti Super 70
  6. #12 NVIDIAGTX 1650 70
  7. #13 NVIDIARTX 4070 68

What it is good for

Scenariothis productCapability grade · Value at current priceHigher capabilityHigher Value with current priorities
⚖Balanced (all-round)Weighted all-round viewGradeNo grade Value72Higher capability RX 9070 XT 87 +16% capability · -5% priceHigher Value with current priorities RX 9070 87 -3% capability · -15% price
🎮1080p GamingRaster performance · 1080pGradeS Value72Higher capability Higher capability · Higher Value with current priorities RX 9070 XT S 86 +16% capability · -5% price
🕹1440p GamingRaster performance · 1440pGradeA Value73Higher capability Higher capability · Higher Value with current priorities RX 9070 XT S 89 +16% capability · -5% price
🚀4K / VRRaster performance · 4K / VRGradeB Value82Higher capability Higher capability · Higher Value with current priorities RX 9070 XT A 100 +16% capability · -5% price
💎Ray Tracing @ 1080pRay tracing capability · 1080pGradeA Value85Higher capability RTX 4070 Ti Super A 85 +19% capability · +11% priceHigher Value with current priorities RX 9070 XT A 100 +5% capability · -5% price
💎Ray Tracing @ 1440pRay tracing capability · 1440pGradeB Value83Higher capability RTX 4070 Ti Super A 85 +17% capability · +11% priceHigher Value with current priorities RX 9070 XT B 100 +8% capability · -5% price
💎Ray Tracing @ 4KRay tracing capability · 4KGradeD Value73Higher capability RTX 4070 Ti Super C 79 +42% capability · +11% priceHigher Value with current priorities RX 9070 XT C 88 +33% capability · -5% price
🤖AI / Local LLMAI compute · memory and ecosystem fitGradeB Value74Higher capability RTX 4070 Ti Super A 93 +43% capability · +11% priceHigher Value with current priorities RTX 4070 Super B 83 +15% capability · -12% price
🎨3D Rendering3D rendering · creator workloadsGradeA Value77Higher capability RTX 4070 Ti Super A 93 +11% capability · +11% priceHigher Value with current priorities RTX 4070 Super B 85 -4% capability · -12% price
🖥Light Use & EfficiencyEfficiency · lighter workloadsGradeC Value9Higher capability RTX 3050 6GB S 49 +78% capability · -48% priceHigher Value with current priorities GTX 1650 B 100 +76% capability · -82% price

Balanced has no letter: it is a weighting preset, not a capability rubric. A grade answers “how well does this handle that job?” — price is never part of it. Relative Value puts the current market price back in.

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Trade-offs

Works well if

  • 1080p Gaming is your main prioritygraded S for 1080p Gaming on the same rubric as the tier list
  • Strong-value threshold: ~CAD 1037CAD 1037 is where Relative Value reaches 80 with Balanced priorities, in the 2026-11-06–2026-11-09 offer frame
  • You want memory headroom — memory is not what limits it hereno memory cap applies to this grade — the raster index sets it, not the frame buffer

Consider other options if

  • Current price sits CAD 123 above the strong-value threshold (~CAD 1037)cheapest tracked CAD 1160 against a CAD 1037 calculated threshold with Balanced priorities
  • Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelRX 9070 holds Relative Value 87 against its 72 with Balanced priorities, at CAD 990
  • Not the pick if Light Use & Efficiency is your main useit grades only C there

Every line states the fact it was derived from, for the scenario selected above. Thresholds are calculated points on our value curve — information about where the maths turns, not instructions about what to pay.

Similar options to the RTX 5070

Chosen for Balanced

Similar option · higher capability AMDRX 9070 XT
PriceCAD 1,100
Relative Value87
Capability+16%
Price difference-5%
Similar option · higher capability
Higher Value with current priorities AMDRX 9070
PriceCAD 990
Relative Value87
Capability-3%
Price difference-15%
Clears the same bar for less money
Higher capability · higher price NVIDIARTX 4080 Super
PriceCAD 1,620
Relative Value59
Capability+21%
Price difference+40%
Costs more, but buys a genuinely higher tier

Alternatives stay near this product’s price range. Step-up options may exceed the standard budget envelope when the capability gain is meaningful.

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Only candidates that clear the configured meaningful-upgrade gate will be shown; roles are omitted rather than filled.

Capability differences are expressed as tiers and index points, not as benchmark percentages we did not measure.

Specifications and compatibility

What this product is, and what to check before it goes into your build.

Core / Performance

Architecture
Blackwell 2.0
GPU chip
GB205
GPU variant
GB205-300-A1
Process node
5 nm
Transistors
31,100 million
Shading units
6144

Memory

Capacity
12 GB
Type
GDDR7
Bus width
192 bit
Effective speed
28 Gbps
Bandwidth
672 GB/s

Power / Interface

Board power (TBP)
250 W
Power connector
Varies by version
Recommended PSU
Varies by version
Bus interface
PCIe 5.0 x16

Physical / Outputs

Length
Varies by version249–329 mm across tracked variants
Height
Varies by version110–140 mm across tracked variants
Width
Varies by version
Slot thickness
Varies by version2–3 across tracked variants
Fans
Varies by version2–3 across tracked variants
Cooling
Varies by version
Outputs
Varies by version

Select an exact version for physical dimensions and connector details.

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Core / Performance

Texture units
192
ROPs
80
Ray tracing cores
48
Tensor cores
192
Base clock
2325 MHz
Boost clock
2542 MHz

Features

Upscaling
DLSS 4.5 + 5
Frame generation
multi-frame generation
Ray tracing
Supported
RGB lighting
No

Warranty & release

Release year
2025

Hover any value to see where it came from: a manufacturer specification, or a figure The Comparator calculated.

Sources: Comparator offer frame 2026-11-06–2026-11-09

What to check in your build

Power supply Unknown

Varies by version

The exact requirement depends on the version you select.

Power connector Unknown

Varies by version

Select a board to confirm its connector and cable-clearance needs.

Case clearance Unknown

Varies by version

The exact requirement depends on the version you select.

Side-panel & cable clearance Unknown

Varies by version

The exact requirement depends on the version you select.

Slot space Unknown

Varies by version

Slot occupancy depends on the board cooler and thickness.

Select an exact version above for physical dimensions and connector details.

Compare all 7 board variants
VariantLengthSlot thicknessPower connectorRecommended PSU
ASUS DUAL RTX 5070249 mm21x 16-pin600 W
ASUS DUAL RTX 5070 OC Edition249 mm21x 16-pin600 W
ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 5070 OC Edition329 mm31x 16-pin600 W
GIGABYTE RTX 5070 WINDFORCE SFF282 mm21x 16-pin600 W
MSI RTX 5070 SHADOW 3X OC303 mm21x 16-pin600 W
Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 5070 INFINITY 12G309 mm31x 16-pin750 W
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 OC Edition 12GBUnknownUnknown1x 16-pin600 W

Found an error? Report this specification Email the field, corrected value and an optional source.

Compatibility guidance is practical help, not a score. Missing data is shown as unknown, never invented.

Summary

Computed conclusion

RTX 5070 offers a balanced view across an all-round mix of priorities. It ranks #12 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is raster index 1219. RX 9070 currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.

FAQ

Do all RTX 5070 boards have the same physical design?

No. Dimensions, slot thickness, cooling, power connectors and display outputs belong to the exact board. Use the Exact version selector before checking case or PSU fit.

How much case clearance should I allow for the RTX 5070?

Tracked boards range from 249 to 329 mm in length. Select the exact board, then also allow for front radiators or fans, card height, slot thickness and power-cable bend; length alone does not guarantee fit.

Why does Relative Value change when I choose another scenario?

Each scenario changes the weights applied to capability, price and the other published factors. The hardware facts stay fixed, but the value question changes, so its score and rank can change too.

Why can Amazon appear without a tracked price?

Amazon listing snapshots can participate in Value while fresh. We show Check on Amazon instead of its price; confirm the current price and availability at the store. When no current listing snapshot exists, Amazon is a search link only.

Useful links & sources

offer frame 2026-11-06–2026-11-09 · formula gpu-value-v6.1 · facts facts-2026-11-09 · Relative Value is an estimate from our current dataset, the selected weights and dated market prices — not an official product rating and not a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology We are not a shop. Affiliate links may earn us a commission; they never change the calculations or the ranking.