The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 is now official, with Nvidia taking the wraps off its latest mid-range gaming GPU at the CES 2025 trade show on January 6. Despite having specs that largely align with the company’s previous mid-range offering, the RTX 4070, Nvidia claims this new GPU can offer the performance of an RTX 4090.
Launching alongside the colossally powerful new flagship RTX 5090 – a GPU destined to power the best graphics cards of the world – and the RTX 5080, this new mid-range card is reasonably competitively priced at just $549, making it well primed to be an excellent choice when it becomes available later in 2025.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 release date
The RTX 5070 release date is February 2025, just a month after the release of the RTX 5090, far sooner than is typical for a mid-range Nvidia GPU release.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 price
The RTX 5070 price is $549, which is slightly less than many had predicted, making this a potential excellent value card, especially given Nvidia’s performance claims about its new GPU.
However, there is also expected to be tough competition in this price sector, so Nvidia may choose to price this GPU more competitively. The new AMD RDNA 4 GPU lineup is rumored to be focusing on the mid-range price sector, but with performance in line with the Radeon RX 7900 XT, which could threaten the RTX 5070 if it’s too expensive.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 specs
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 specs include 6,144 CUDA cores and 50 RT cores, but will only have 12GB of GDDR7 VRAM.
| Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 | |
| CUDA cores | 6,144 |
| Tensor cores | 5th-gen, 988 AI TOPS |
| RT cores | 4th-gen, 94 TFLOPS |
| Boost clock | 2.51GHz |
| Base clock | 2.16GHz |
| Interface | 16x PCIe 5.0 |
| VRAM | 12GB GDDR7 |
| Memory interface | 192-bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 672GB/s |
| Power draw | 250W |
| Power connector | 1 x 16-pin or 2 x 8-pin |
On paper, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 specs look relatively modest, with it only housing a few hundred more CUDA cores than the RTX 4070 and having the same 192-bit memory interface and 12GB of VRAM. However, with the card using much faster GDRR7 memory, it should be able to handle higher resolutions better than the older card and generally offer a decent uptick in performance.
Moreover, Nvidia has made the bold claim that the new card will offer “4090 performance for $549,” suggesting this new card will be as fast as the company’s old $1,599 flagship card. However, the big caveat here is that this refers to performance when using the latest DLSS 4 upscaling and frame generation technology with neural rendering. This enables up to three frames to be generated entirely by AI, allowing for incredible boosts to the perceived frame rate. Whether this tech proves to really hold up in real-world use, we’ll have to wait and see, but it certainly sounds impressive.
What’s more, these claims make for a really interesting fight between this card and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, which AMD is pitching as a direct contender, despite it being that company’s new flagship GPU. If AMD is pricing that card the same as the RTX 5070 but it actually delivers a considerably higher raw frame rate, without the use of masses of AI upscaling, it could make for a compelling option. We’ll have to wait a few more weeks to actually test both cards to find out for sure, though.
Where to buy the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070
No RTX 5070 cards are available to buy yet but Nvidia has set up a notification on its store so you can track precisely when the cards do arrive. And when they do, you’ll be able to shop for them via these links.
Where to buy the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 in the US
Nvidia lists a wide range of graphics cards on its website, made by both itself and its board partners. Nvidia is producing a Founders Edition of the RTX 5070, so you’ll be able to get the sleek-looking card shown above or choose from many alternatives. Sign up to its notification system and you’ll get to know when stock’s available straightaway. Click here to find the latest deals from Nvidia.
Amazon isn’t always the easiest store to use when it comes to drilling browsing PC components but if you know the model you’re after, it’s always worth a check for its competitive prices and fast delivery. You won’t find Nvidia Founders Edition cards here but most board partner cards can be found here. Click here to find the latest deals from Amazon.
As a more dedicated electronics store, compared to Amazon, it’s a great store for browsing a wider range of graphics cards, with it easier to compare prices and specs of different cards. It’s sure to have a plentiful supply of options on day one when RTX 5070 cards are released. Click here to find the latest deals from Newegg.
Like Newegg, Best Buy’s slightly more specialist approach makes it a great place to browse various options while singling out the exact GPU you’re after. Click here to find the latest deals from Best Buy.
Where to buy the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 in the UK
Just as in the US, the Nvidia Store is a great place to start when looking for an RTX 5070 as it will be the only store to stock the RTX 5070 Founders Edition and you can set up a notification so that you know exactly when cards are in stock. Click here to find the latest deals from Nvidia.
Ever reliable, especially if you’re an Amazon Prime member, Amazon is a great option for finding competitive prices and quick delivery, though its pricing and range tends to be a lot more volatile than more dedicated stores. It’s always worth a check, though, come release day. Click here to find the latest deals from Amazon.
Generally known more as a wider electronics goods store, Currys isn’t known for having the widest selection of GPUs. However, it does sell them and you might be able to pick up a bargain if you’re quick. Click here to find the latest deals from Currys.
As a dedicated PC component seller, Scan has a vast range of graphics cards for sale and will be sure to have plenty of RTX 5070 stock when it arrives. The store already has notification options set up for RTX 5080 cards, but the RTX 5070 is yet to appear. Click here to find the latest deals from Scan.
Another dedicated PC component seller, Overclockers.co.uk again has a wide range of GPUs arranged in really easy-to-navigate menus. It also already has a landing page for RTX 5070 cards with two PNY models listed. They’re priced at £7,000 currently, but that will no doubt change soon. Click here to find the latest deals from Overclockers.
In the meantime, if you’re looking to buy a new GPU right now, check out our guide to the best graphics card, where we take you through all our favorite options to suit your gaming needs at a range of prices.