MSI GeForce RTX 5070 SHADOW 12GB GDDR7 Black
The Blackwell-based RTX 5070 pairs 6144 CUDA cores with 12GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus, delivering 672 GB/s bandwidth and a 2542 MHz boost clock for high-refresh 1440p gaming. Its triple-fan cooler and 2.5-slot design keep the 250W TDP manageable, while DLSS 4 and AV1 encode add modern features. Best for budget-conscious gamers upgrading from older GPUs who want strong 1080p and 1440p performance without paying flagship prices.
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Overzicht
The 30-Second Version
The RTX 5070 SHADOW is the 1440p king for people who don't want to sell a kidney. Quiet, cool, and compact, it's the upgrade most gamers actually need.
Pros & Cons
Pluspunten
- Compact enough for SFF builds without sacrificing cooling 94th
- Quiet operation, fans barely audible over case fans 92nd
- Massive upgrade from older mid-range cards 90th
- Great thermals under load 83rd
Minpunten
- Frame generation can cause artifacting for some users
- 12GB VRAM feels tight for future 4K titles
- Needs a proper 16-pin PSU connection, don't cheap out
- Price swings wildly depending on vendor
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Performance
What surprised us most is how well this thing handles 1440p while staying cool and quiet. The triple fan setup keeps thermals in check, and owners upgrading from a GTX 1070 or RTX 3060 are reporting more than double the performance. That 2542 MHz boost clock and 6144 CUDA cores put in real work. The 12GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus is fine for today's games, but it's the weakest link if you're thinking long-term 4K.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Chipset
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Brand | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer |
| Process | 5 |
Memory
| VRAM | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 192 |
| Bandwidth | 672 |
Compute
| CUDA Cores | 6144 |
| Tensor Cores | 192 |
| RT Cores | 48 |
| Base Clock | 2542 |
| Boost Clock | 2542 |
| FP16 TFLOPS | 30.87 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 30.87 |
Performance
| PassMark G3D | 28703 |
| GPU Compute | 14588 |
Power & Cooling
| TDP | 250 |
| Recommended PSU | 650 |
| 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 | 303 |
| Slot Width | 2.5 |
| Form Factor | Full Height |
| Weight | 1.0 kg / 2.2 lbs |
Features
| Ray Tracing | Yes |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | Yes |
| VR Ready | Yes |
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate |
| RGB | No |
vs Competition
Against the ASUS PRIME RTX 5080 and Gigabyte AORUS RTX 5080, the 5070 SHADOW gives up raw power but wins on price and practicality. The 5080 cards are faster, sure, but they're also bigger, hotter, and way more expensive. The ZOTAC APOCALYPSE 5080 is in the same boat. If you're gaming at 1440p, the 5070 SHADOW gets you 90% of the experience for 60% of the cost. The PNY OC 5070 Ti is the only real alternative if you want more VRAM, but you'll pay for it.
| Spec | MSI GeForce RTX 5070 SHADOW | ASUS TUF Gaming TUF-RTX5090-32G-GAMING | Gigabyte AORUS GV-N5080AORUS M-16GD | ZOTAC APOCALYPSE ZT-B50800C-10P | Sapphire NITRO+ 11322-01-40G | PNY ARGB OC VCG508016TFXXPB1-O |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset | GeForce RTX 5070 | GeForce RTX 5090 | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Vram | 12GB GDDR7 | 32GB GDDR7 | 16GB GDDR7 | 16GB GDDR7 | 24GB GDDR6 | 16GB GDDR7 |
| Boost Clock Mhz | 2542 | 2407 | 2805 | 2730 | 2680 | 2620 |
| Tdp W | 250 | 575 | 360 | 360 | 339 | 360 |
| Memory Bus Bits | 192 | 512 | 256 | 256 | 384 | 256 |
| 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 | Thermal | User Sentiment | Efficiency | Connectivity | Gebruikersoordeel | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI GeForce RTX 5070 SHADOW | 62 | 82.5 | 65.1 | 79.5 | 72.3 | 90 | 91.5 | 72.3 | 79.8 | 94.1 | 61.5 | 41.3 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming TUF-RTX5090-32G-GAMING Compare | 96.7 | 90 | 97.4 | 98.6 | 97.4 | 96.4 | 72.8 | 86.5 | 26.8 | 99.2 | 99.1 | 3.4 |
| Gigabyte AORUS GV-N5080AORUS M-16GD Compare | 85 | 95.2 | 88.5 | 94.1 | 93.1 | 96.4 | 91.5 | 72.3 | 58.9 | 94.1 | 88.9 | 15.5 |
| ZOTAC APOCALYPSE ZT-B50800C-10P Compare | 85 | 97.5 | 88.5 | 94.1 | 93.1 | 96.4 | 91.5 | 99.5 | 58.9 | 94.1 | 99.1 | 19.7 |
| Sapphire NITRO+ 11322-01-40G Compare | 94.7 | 96.2 | 91.5 | 83.6 | 95.4 | 84.4 | 91.5 | 86.5 | 54.5 | 98.7 | 78.4 | 15.2 |
| PNY ARGB OC VCG508016TFXXPB1-O Compare | 85 | 97.5 | 88.5 | 94.1 | 93.1 | 96.4 | 91.5 | 45.5 | 58.9 | 94.1 | 82.6 | 17.6 |
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Value & Pricing
Here's the thing: this card is a steal at USD 580, but a ripoff at USD 1,090. The spread across vendors is ridiculous. If you're paying over USD 700, you're getting scalped. Newegg has the best deal right now, so start there. At MSRP, this is the best value in the mid-tier GPU market, period.
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Overview
The MSI RTX 5070 SHADOW 3X OC is the card to beat for 1440p gaming right now, assuming you can find it near MSRP. It's compact, quiet, and packs enough Blackwell punch to embarrass last gen's higher-end cards. The one thing to know? This is the sweet spot GPU for most people, not the halo product.
Common Questions
Q: Is this card easy to install?
Yeah, it's straightforward. Standard PCIe slot, 2.5 slots wide, and the 303mm length fits most mid-tower cases. Just make sure your PSU has a proper 16-pin connector.
Q: Can it handle 1440p gaming?
Absolutely. This is where the 5070 SHADOW shines. High refresh rate 1440p is its sweet spot. 4K is doable but you'll want DLSS 4 doing some heavy lifting.
Q: Will it run cool under heavy load?
Yes. The triple fan TORX 5.0 cooler is overkill for a 250W card, which is exactly what you want. Owners report excellent thermals even in smaller cases.
Who Should Skip This
If you're chasing 4K at max settings or planning to keep this card for 5+ years, the 12GB VRAM is going to age poorly. Go grab a 5070 Ti or a used 4080 instead. And if you're already on an RTX 4070 Super or better, this isn't a big enough jump to justify the cost.
Verdict
Buy this card if you're on a 1440p monitor and upgrading from anything older than an RTX 4070. It's the right mix of performance, thermals, and size. Just don't overpay. If you see it above USD 700, wait or look elsewhere.
