ASUS GeForce RTX 5070 Ti PRIME 16GB GDDR7
The Blackwell-based RTX 5070 Ti with 16GB of GDDR7 memory and a 2482MHz boost clock delivers strong 1080p gaming at a 91.7 score, all within a compact 2.5-slot, SFF-ready design. Its triple Axial-tech fans, phase-change thermal pad, and dual BIOS switch prioritize quiet, reliable cooling and longevity for dense builds. This card is best for small-form-factor PC builders who need high-performance 1440p gaming and ray tracing without sacrificing case compatibility.
Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
The ASUS PRIME RTX 5070 Ti is the 4080 performance you want with Blackwell tech, at a price that makes sense. Find it at MSRP and buy it before someone else does.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 4080-level performance for less cash 95th
- Runs cool and quiet under load 94th
- Excellent 1440p and solid 4K gaming 93rd
- Real overclocking headroom 93rd
Cons
- Prices above MSRP are brutal
- Coil whine on some units
- Needs 3 PCIe power connectors
- AI performance is mediocre
What owners think
The Word on the Street
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q2 202692/100
Buyers praise the 5070 Ti for excellent 1440p/4K performance, quiet operation, and good value at MSRP. A few report defects or quality concerns.
- Excellent 1440p and 4K gaming performance, often exceeding expectations.
- Runs cool and quiet under load, with good overclocking potential.
- Good value at MSRP, especially compared to higher-tier cards.
- Some units had defects (missing ROPs, used card sold as new, non-working unit).
- Q1 202660/100
Buyers praised the card's performance, thermals, and noise at MSRP, but criticized the inflated market price and diminishing generational gains.
- Excellent performance, thermals, and noise management at MSRP.
- Good card but overpriced; market pricing is a major concern.
- Disappointment with diminishing performance gains generation over generation.
- Flawless operation in specific use cases like sim racing.
- Q4 2025100/100
Buyers praised the 5070 Ti as a massive upgrade from previous GPUs, highlighting excellent performance, quiet operation, and low temperatures.
- Massive performance uplift from older GPUs like 3060 Ti, 3070, 3080, and 2060 Super.
- Card runs cool and quiet, with temps under 65°C and fans nearly inaudible.
- Great overclocking headroom with undervolt and power limit, boosting performance further.
- DLSS and frame gen enable max settings in Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K with high FPS.
- Q2 202595/100
Buyers in Q2 2025 praised the 5070 Ti's performance, value, and cooling, with some noting it's not a must-upgrade from 4000 series.
- Performance exceeds expectations, with PassMark scores rivaling higher-tier cards.
- Good value for the price, especially when 5080 is hard to find at MSRP.
- Runs cool, overclocks well, and ASUS software is easy to use.
- Not a necessary upgrade for those with a 4000 series card.
Based on 161 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
This thing surprised us. The 16GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus pushes 896 GB/s of bandwidth, and the 8960 CUDA cores chew through 1440p like it's nothing. 4K gaming lands in the top tier of our database, and ray tracing is genuinely impressive, not just a checkbox. The triple fan cooler keeps things quiet under load, and there's real overclocking headroom if you want to tinker. The only real letdown is AI performance, which sits well below the rest of the card's capabilities.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Chipset
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
| Brand | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer |
| Process | 5 |
Memory
| VRAM | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 256 |
| Bandwidth | 896 |
Compute
| CUDA Cores | 8960 |
| Tensor Cores | 280 |
| RT Cores | 70 |
| Base Clock | 2452 |
| Boost Clock | 2482 |
| FP16 TFLOPS | 43.94 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 43.94 |
Performance
| PassMark G3D | 32462 |
| GPU Compute | 18296 |
Power & Cooling
| TDP | 300 |
| Recommended PSU | 750 |
| Power Connectors | 1 x 16-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 |
Connectivity
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 |
| DisplayPort | 3 |
| HDMI | 1 |
| Max Displays | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 |
Physical
| Length | 304 |
| Slot Width | 2.5 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Weight | 1.8 kg / 4.0 lbs |
Features
| Ray Tracing | Yes |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4.0 |
| AV1 Encode | Yes |
| VR Ready | Yes |
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate |
| RGB | No |
vs Competition
The MSI Ventus RTX 5070 Ti is the closest direct competitor, and it's a coin flip on cooling and noise. The Gigabyte AERO and ZOTAC APOCALYPSE RTX 5080 cards are faster but cost significantly more, and the Sapphire NITRO+ is a different beast entirely. If you want 5080 performance without the 5080 price, this ASUS PRIME is the sweet spot. The 5080 cards only make sense if you're gaming at 4K with high refresh rates and money isn't a concern.
| Spec | ASUS GeForce RTX 5070 Ti PRIME | Gigabyte AERO GV-N5080AERO OC-16GD | MSI Ventus RTX 5070 Ti 16G VENTUS 3X PZ OC | ZOTAC AMP Extreme Infinity ZT-B50800B-10P | PNY ARGB OC VCG508016TFXXPB1-O | Sapphire NITRO+ 11322-01-40G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
| Vram | 16GB GDDR7 | 16GB GDDR7 | 16GB GDDR7 | 16GB GDDR7 | 16GB GDDR7 | 24GB GDDR6 |
| Boost Clock Mhz | 2482 | 2730 | 2482 | 2670 | 2620 | 2680 |
| Tdp W | 300 | 360 | 300 | 360 | 360 | 339 |
| Memory Bus Bits | 256 | 256 | 256 | 256 | 256 | 384 |
| Ray Tracing | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| GPU Class | consumer | consumer | consumer | consumer | consumer | consumer |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AI | Rt | Vram | Raster | Compute | Feature | Efficiency | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5070 Ti PRIME | 80.6 | 92.5 | 85.1 | 88.8 | 93 | 89.9 | 68.9 | 94 | 95.3 |
| Gigabyte AERO GV-N5080AERO OC-16GD Compare | 86.7 | 95.8 | 88.3 | 94.6 | 97.2 | 96.4 | 57.6 | 94 | 88.6 |
| MSI Ventus RTX 5070 Ti 16G VENTUS 3X PZ OC Compare | 80.6 | 92.5 | 85.1 | 88.8 | 93 | 96.4 | 68.9 | 94 | 88.6 |
| ZOTAC AMP Extreme Infinity ZT-B50800B-10P Compare | 86.7 | 97.6 | 88.3 | 94.6 | 97.2 | 96.4 | 57.6 | 94 | 99 |
| PNY ARGB OC VCG508016TFXXPB1-O Compare | 86.7 | 97.6 | 88.3 | 94.6 | 97.2 | 96.4 | 57.6 | 94 | 82.2 |
| Sapphire NITRO+ 11322-01-40G Compare | 94.6 | 91.7 | 91.4 | 83.4 | 99.2 | 84.3 | 42.5 | 98.7 | 78 |
Price
Value & Pricing
At MSRP, this card is a no-brainer. But here's the problem: USD prices swing from $899 to $1,719 across vendors, and CAD prices range from $1,200 to $3,960. That's a massive spread. Best Buy has the best USD deal at $899, and Memory Express has the best CAD price at $1,200. If you're paying more than $1,000 USD or $1,400 CAD, you're getting ripped off. Wait for stock or buy from the right vendor.
Newegg 2 offers From CA$2,499
Memory Express 1 offer From CA$1,710
Price History
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Overview
The ASUS PRIME RTX 5070 Ti is the card most people should actually buy right now. It delivers 4080-level performance with Blackwell's newer tech, and at MSRP it's the best value in this generation. The catch? Finding one at MSRP is the real challenge, and paying way over that kills the appeal fast.
Common Questions
Q: Can I undervolt this card?
Yep, and you should. The ASUS PRIME 5070 Ti has solid undervolting headroom, so you can drop power draw and temps without losing much performance.
Q: How much VRAM does it have?
16GB of GDDR7. That's plenty for 1440p and enough for 4K in most titles right now.
Q: What's the difference between this and the SFF version?
The SFF version is built for small form factor cases. This full-size PRIME card is 304mm long and takes up 2.5 slots, so make sure your case can handle it.
Who Should Skip This
If you're already on a 4080 or 4080 Super, this isn't your upgrade. The generational leap isn't big enough to justify the cost. Go look at a 5080 or wait for the next cycle. And if you're doing serious AI work, this card's AI performance is a weak spot, so you'd be better off with something with more VRAM or a dedicated AI card.
Verdict
Buy this card if you can find it at or near MSRP. It's the best value in the current GPU market, period. The performance is there, the cooling is solid, and the 16GB of VRAM gives you room to breathe. Just don't overpay, and don't expect it to be a massive leap over the 4080.
