NVIDIA just pulled the curtains on the full details of both the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070. We got to peek at a few things at CES, and now we get the word straight from the horse's mouth on what Team Green's latest Blackwell-powered GPUs have in store. Take a look and see what will be in-store for the middle segment.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti & RTX 5070 GPUs
Deep Dive into the RTX 5070 Ti: GB203 Powerhouse
The RTX 5070 Ti is already looking like a beast in its class. This card uses a cut-down variant of the GB203 GPU. The GB203 GPU is also used in the higher-class RTX 5080. Let's examine the specifications:
- GB203 GPU: Shares DNA with the RTX 5080.
- 8960 CUDA Cores: Headroom for demanding games and applications.
- 16GB GDDR7 VRAM: Same capacity as RTX 4070 Ti SUPER with GDDR7 memory.
- 896 GB/s Bandwidth: 78% increase over the RTX 4070 Ti.
- 2.45 GHz Boost Clock: Decent clock speeds for fast performance.
- 300W TBP: Step up in power draw for increased performance.
NVIDIA is claiming a 2x performance uplift over the RTX 4070 Ti. The starting price is $749 US. It is positioned to be a very attractive upgrade, especially with DLSS 4.
RTX 5070: GB205 Efficiency
The RTX 5070 features the GB205 GPU. It is a different die than the Ti sibling. It is positioned as the "slower" of the two, but it is still a major jump forward.
- GB205 GPU: A new die for the 70 class, optimized for efficiency and performance.
- 6144 CUDA Cores: Healthy amount of cores for excellent 1440p gaming and beyond.
- 12GB GDDR7 VRAM: Same capacity as the RTX 4070, but with faster GDDR7 memory.
- 672 GB/s Bandwidth: 33% bandwidth increase relative to the RTX 4070 and RTX 4070 SUPER.
- 2.51 GHz Boost Clock: Slightly higher compared to the RTX 4070.
- 250W TBP: Increased by 14% compared to RTX 4070 SUPER, providing an optimal balance.
NVIDIA claims the RTX 5070 will be faster than the RTX 4090 in some workloads. The starting price is $549 US. This card can seriously compete with AMD's RX 9070 series.
Blackwell Lineup Context
Here's how these fit into the Blackwell family:
"GB202 (FULL) -> 192 SMs / 24576 Cores (100%) / RTX 5090 -> 170 SMs / 21760 Cores (88.5%),
GB203 (FULL) -> 84 SMs / 10752 Cores (100%) / RTX 5080 -> 84 SMs / 10752 Cores (100%),
GB205 (FULL) -> 50 SMs / 6400 Cores (100%) / RTX 5070 -> TBD SMs / TBD Cores (TBD %)"
This breakdown reveals how NVIDIA is scaling the Blackwell architecture across different performance tiers. The RTX 5070 series is promising in the mid-range segment.
Launch Dates and What to Expect
The RTX 5080 is expected around January 30th, the RTX 5070 Ti in February around the 20th, and the RTX 5070 in March. Both NVIDIA Founders Edition cards and custom designs from AIB partners will be available.
These specs and prices position the NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070 to shake up the mid-to-high-end GPU market. RTX 4090 level performance at a lower price with the 5070, and a huge leap over the 4070 Ti with the 5070 Ti are exciting prospects. We will be eager to see how these cards perform in real-world tests and take on the competition. The battle for GPU dominance is about to get intense.
Source: Official NVIDIA
