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RTX 5070

RTX 5070
NVIDIA ยท GPU
RTX 5070
12GB VRAMPerf: 1219250W
Cheapest tracked offer (new)
Newegg ยท offer checked 2026-09-11

Prices & availability

Where to buy the RTX 5070

Current store offers
StoreConditionPrice (snapshot)ValueCheckedOffer link
NeweggNew$82082Go to offer โ†’
NeweggRefurbished$77083Go to offer โ†’
Amazon AffiliateNot trackedNot trackedNot rankedOn AmazonCheck on Amazon
14 additional offers across variants & stores2 highlights shown above
Additional tracked variants and store offers
VariantStoreConditionPriceValueCheckedOffer link
GIGABYTE RTX 5070 GAMING OCNeweggNew$84080Go to offer โ†’
ASUS PRIME RTX 5070NeweggNew$85080Go to offer โ†’
MSI RTX 5070 GAMING TRIO OCNeweggNew$85080Go to offer โ†’
GIGABYTE RTX 5070 AERO OCNeweggNew$85080Go to offer โ†’
MSI RTX 5070 SHADOW 3X OCNeweggNew$86779Go to offer โ†’
GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 5070 MASTERNeweggNew$90077Go to offer โ†’
ASUS PRIME RTX 5070 OC EditionNeweggNew$91076Go to offer โ†’
ASUS PRIME RTX 5070 White OC EditionNeweggNew$92075Go to offer โ†’
Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 5070 INFINITY 12GNeweggNew$93075Go to offer โ†’
ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 5070 OC EditionNeweggNew$95074Go to offer โ†’
MSI RTX 5070 VANGUARD SOCNeweggNew$123261Go to offer โ†’
MSI RTX 5070 GAMING TRIO OC WHITENeweggNew$130859Go to offer โ†’
MSI RTX 5070 SHADOW 2X OCNeweggRefurbished$78082Go to offer โ†’
ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 5070 OC EditionNeweggRefurbished$80081Go to offer โ†’

The RTX 5070 ranks #9 of 64 in-stock graphics cards by Relative Value under the balanced preset in the 2026-09-11 offer frame. Below: how it scores per scenario and what the math says about alternatives.

Is the RTX 5070 worth it in September 2026? (value analysis)

Relative Value ยท balanced
#9 of 64 in-stock graphics cards ยท 100 = current frame leader
82
Relative Value Score (82/100)
Strong Value at$846
Excellent Value at$715
Market-leading Value (100) at$615
Now vs Strong Valueunder target โœ“
Would enter top 3 at~$660
Would take #1 at~$614

It sits at #9 of 64 in balanced value โ€” the "would enter" prices above show where it starts beating this frame's leaders. The current top 3 are within 5 points of each other, so leadership here is genuinely close.

S1080p Gaming#13A1440p Gaming#13B4K / VR#13BRay Tracing @ 2K (1440p)#11BAI / Local LLM#14A3D Rendering#10CLight Use & Efficiency#40

Each letter answers โ€œhow well does this product handle that job?โ€ โ€” price is never part of it.

S ExceptionalA ExcellentB GoodC Usable with compromisesD LimitedF Not suitableN/A Not enough data
S-tier capability for 1080p Gaming with substantial headroom โ€” a cheaper A-tier product may already satisfy the task.

Near this price: #3 value ยท #3 capability within ยฑ15% of this price ยท ยฑ15% band

Scenario Tiers grade capability for each use โ€” price excluded, identical to the tier list.

The scenario matrix below adds prices from the 2026-09-11 offer frame back in as Relative Value.

Value and price targets for every scenario (detailed table)
Scenario (preset)Relative ValueStrong Value at โ‰คExcellent Value at โ‰คMarket-leading Value (100) at โ‰คTop value pick here
Balanced82$846$715$615RX 9070 XT
1080p Budget69$706$627$565Arc A750
1440p Sweet Spot75$757$647$562RX 9070 XT
4K Ultra / VR55$352$271$214RTX 5090
Ray Tracing (1440p)76$764$646$556RX 9070 XT
AI / LLM24$42$31$24RTX 5090

Relative Value is the 0โ€“100 benefit/cost result computed within the current in-stock frame for each preset; the frame leader is 100 and other products show their relative share. Target prices are calculation thresholds under today's dataset; where none exist, the row says so instead of showing blanks. Recalculated on every data refresh.

Price & value history

What we actually observed โ€” lowest tracked offer, average offer price, and value/rank position among products on sale now in this category.

Lowest today $820
Tracked low $5992026-07-18
Tracked high $8202026-08-31
30-day average $782 +4.9%30 observations
Avg offer price $94113 offers
Offer spread +14.8%above cheapest
In its usual range Within a few percent of the 30-day average of $782.
Range
Layers
Lowest tracked offer 30-day average Avg offer price Value score Rank Gap โ€” no tracked offer
$500$600$700$800$900$1,000406080100#5#10#15#20Jul 15Aug 16Sep 11
Observed on 53 of 53 days in view. Gaps are days with no tracked in-stock offer and are never filled in. 2026-08-10 was recalculated after a bad offer we had published was withdrawn.
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Up 30.2% since tracking began ($630 โ†’ $820).
  • โ†•๏ธ Swing of $221 between $599 (2026-07-18) and $820 (2026-08-31).

Across 53 tracked days we recorded the RTX 5070 on 53 of them. The lowest tracked offer was $599 on 2026-07-18 and the highest $820 on 2026-08-31. Today's lowest total is $820, 4.9% above the 30-day average of $782. The average offer price across 13 retailers is $941 (14.8% above the cheapest). Price volatility is moderate (9.5% CV).

Prices are the cheapest total (item plus shipping) we recorded for a New, in-stock offer on that day. Value and rank here are measured against products on sale now โ€” the set this product actually competes in โ€” so they will not match a Value Score computed over the whole catalogue elsewhere on this page. A previous-generation part is ranked among previous-generation parts, because that is the choice a buyer of one is actually making.

Will the RTX 5070 fit your PC? Power & size compatibility

Recommended PSU600 W or higher
Board power (TDP)250 W
Card length282 mm
Slot size2 slots
Memory bus192-bit
InterfacePCIe 5.0 x16
Power connectors1x 16-pin

Before buying, confirm your case clears a 282 mm card and your power supply provides 600 W or more with the right connector. AIB models vary in length, cooler thickness and power headers.

Best alternatives to the RTX 5070 at similar prices

Same tier, cheaperRX 9070 S
also S-tier for 1080p Gaming at $699 โ€” saves $121 ยท market rank #3
Best value near this priceRX 9070 XT S
top Value within ยฑ15% of $820 โ€” $790 ยท market rank #1
Worth stepping up toRTX 5070 Ti S
+$330 buys S-tier for 1080p Gaming ยท market rank #15

Chosen for 1080p Gaming, not for general performance โ€” a product that suits a different job is not an alternative here. Tiers come from the same rubric as the tier list; products we can't grade for this job are left out rather than guessed at. Prices use the page's dated offer frame.

Looking for a different graphics cards?

Used RTX 5070 price & upgrade math (calculated)

We don't track live used-market listings yet, so here is an honest calculated guide instead. The cheapest new RTX 5070 in the 2026-09-11 offer frame is $820. Two yardsticks for a unit in excellent condition: 80% of the cheapest new price โ‰ˆ $656, and $615 โ€” the price at which its Value Score reaches a perfect 100 in its strongest scenario (balanced). The lower of the two, โ‰ˆ $615, is a sensible ceiling if you're buying used and a realistic asking price if you're selling. Discount further for wear, mining history or a missing warranty โ€” and score any real listing in the calculator.

Already own one? Selling it changes the upgrade math: what matters is the out-of-pocket cost โ€” the upgrade's price minus what your card sells for โ€” not the sticker price. At a โ‰ˆ$615 resale, ranked by overall raster performance, the strongest paths right now are RTX 5080 (+39% for โ‰ˆ$935 out of pocket), RTX 5090 (+95% for โ‰ˆ$3885 out of pocket), RTX 4090 (+61% for โ‰ˆ$3064 out of pocket). The tool below re-ranks for a specific task (1440p, ray tracing, AIโ€ฆ) and shows each option's Scenario Tier, since a faster card can still be the wrong upgrade for your use.

FAQ

What is a good price for the RTX 5070 right now?
The price targets at the top of this page are calculation thresholds, not forecasts: they say what the competing offers in the 2026-09-11 frame would have to be beaten by under the balanced weighting. Two caveats worth knowing โ€” they move when the rest of the market moves, even if this product's own price doesn't; and hitting a target says the PRICE is good, not that the product suits your job (that's what the tier badges above answer). Change the weighting in the calculator and the targets change with it.
Where can I buy the RTX 5070?
We track 16 offer(s) across stores, variants and conditions โ€” the first 2 useful price highlights are shown above, with the other 14 in the additional-offers disclosure. Each row keeps its own checked date; always confirm the final price at the retailer.
Is the RTX 5070 worth it in September 2026?
That depends on your scenario: its Relative Value ranges across presets in the scenario matrix above (currently #9 of 64 in-stock by balanced value in the 2026-09-11 offer frame). Use the live calculator to weigh your own priorities.
How much power does the RTX 5070 draw?
Its board power (TDP) is 250W, and we suggest at least a 600W power supply for a typical single-GPU system. Higher-clocked AIB models can draw a little more โ€” check the specific card.
What is the RTX 5070 best suited for?
On our 1000-point GPU scale (RTX 4070 = 1000) it indexes 1219 raster / 1280 ray tracing / 1059 AI. Use the scenario matrix to compare 1080p, 1440p, 4K, creation and AI capability.
What is a fair used price for the RTX 5070?
We don't have live used-market data yet, so we calculate a guide: 80% of the cheapest new offer (โ‰ˆ$656) or the price where its Value Score reaches 100 in its strongest scenario ($615) โ€” whichever is lower, โ‰ˆ $615 for a unit in excellent condition. Discount for wear, mining history or a missing warranty.
Is a used RTX 5070 worth it?
A used or refurbished RTX 5070 can undercut new pricing meaningfully โ€” see the New / Refurbished / Used split in the offers table and our calculated used ceiling of โ‰ˆ$615. Weigh the discount against no manufacturer warranty and seller risk; paste any listing into the calculator to score it against the current market.
What is the best upgrade from the RTX 5070?
Counting a โ‰ˆ$615 resale for your current card, the strongest computed paths in the 2026-09-11 offer frame are RTX 5080 (+39% for โ‰ˆ$935 out of pocket), RTX 5090 (+95% for โ‰ˆ$3885 out of pocket), RTX 4090 (+61% for โ‰ˆ$3064 out of pocket) โ€” ranked by performance gained per dollar actually spent. Use the upgrade tool on this page for your own budget and resale estimate.

Offer frame: 2026-09-11 ยท dataset generated 2026-09-11 ยท formula gpu-value-v1.4-benefit-cost-product ยท Value Score is an estimate based on our current dataset, selected weights, market prices and methodology โ€” not an official product rating or a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology ยท Report a data error We are not a shop. Affiliate links may earn us a commission; they never change the calculations or the ranking.

Strong if / think twice if

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Strong if

  • โ€ขBlackwell features (DLSS 4 MFG) with moderate board power
  • โ€ขOften the cheapest current-gen NVIDIA entry to 1440p
  • โ€ขStrong efficiency showing in TCO-weighted scenarios
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Think twice if

  • โ€ข12GB VRAM is the key limiter for texture-heavy and AI workloads
  • โ€ขRaster per dollar typically behind AMD's 9070-class
  • โ€ขSmall VRAM headroom weakens its longevity story

Best read as the NVIDIA feature lane on a budget; the 12GB question dominates โ€” compare against 16GB cards in the alternatives block.