NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Review: Essentially a 4070 Ti with Enhanced 4K Performance

05.03.2025

If you’re an RTX 4070 owner considering an upgrade, the $549 RTX 5070 doesn’t offer much of a leap. In our tests, the 5070 closely mirrors the performance of the 4070 Ti, with the notable exception of DLSS 4, which improves frame rates in certain scenarios. If you’re prepared to spend over $500, you may find more value in the $749 5070 Ti, which comes with more VRAM (16GB) and better hardware for 4K gaming.

The RTX 5070 performs well in 1440p and is capable of decent 4K gaming, especially when DLSS 4 is enabled to boost frame rates. However, without DLSS, its 4K performance can struggle, especially in demanding titles. For those who want smoother 4K gameplay, the 5070 Ti or even the 4070 Ti may be better options due to their superior hardware and higher VRAM.

The 5070’s hardware includes 6,144 CUDA cores and 12GB of GDDR7 memory, with a 33% increase in memory bandwidth over the 4070’s GDDR6X. However, the 5070 lags behind the 5070 Ti, which features 16GB of memory and more CUDA cores. It also comes with the Founder’s Edition cooling system that performs admirably, keeping temperatures under control during gaming and benchmarking sessions.

While the 5070 excels in certain areas, such as 1440p gaming and multi-frame generation with DLSS, it doesn’t offer a significant improvement over the 4070 in raw performance. For gamers looking to upgrade from older GPUs, the 5070 remains a solid choice. But if you can stretch your budget, the 5070 Ti might be a more future-proof option with its additional VRAM and better 4K capabilities.

In conclusion, the RTX 5070 is a capable mid-range GPU, but it doesn’t deliver the performance leap many might expect for its price. If you already own a 4070 or 4070 Ti, the upgrade may not be worth it unless you prioritize DLSS 4 support. For those on older GPUs, it’s a worthwhile option, but the 5070 Ti may offer better long-term value.