Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti: Performance Benchmarks Revealed

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090's underwhelming generational leap over the RTX 4090, coupled with its higher price, left many wanting. However, the RTX 5070 Ti offers a more compelling proposition. While not dramatically faster than its predecessor, its affordability makes it a standout choice, especially for those on a budget.

At its base price of $749, the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti excels as a 4K graphics card, eclipsing the more expensive RTX 5080 in value. It's crucial to note, however, that aftermarket models, like the MSI version reviewed here ($1,099), significantly inflate the cost, surpassing the RTX 5080's $999 price point (assuming availability at MSRP). If you can secure an RTX 5070 Ti at its $749 MSRP, it's arguably the best graphics card for most users, particularly those aiming for 4K gaming.

Purchasing Guide

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti launched February 20, 2025, with a starting price of $749. Remember, this is the base price; expect considerable price variation across different models. While excellent value at $749, its appeal diminishes as the price approaches that of the RTX 5080.

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Specs and Features

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the third graphics card utilizing Nvidia's Blackwell architecture. Initially designed for supercomputers powering AI models like ChatGPT, Nvidia has adapted it for gaming GPUs, retaining its AI focus.

Sharing the GB203 GPU with the RTX 5080, the RTX 5070 Ti features 70 Streaming Multiprocessors (SMs), resulting in 8,960 CUDA cores, 70 RT cores, and 280 Tensor Cores (14 SMs are disabled compared to the 5080). It also boasts 16GB of GDDR7 RAM, albeit slightly slower than the RTX 5080. The Tensor Cores are key; while CUDA cores outperform those in the RTX 4070 Ti, Nvidia leverages AI upscaling and frame generation to maximize performance.

Blackwell introduces an AI Management Processor (AMP), offloading workload management from the CPU to the GPU, significantly enhancing the efficiency of DLSS and frame generation. DLSS 4 utilizes a Transformer model instead of a CNN, improving image quality by reducing ghosting and artifacts. DLSS 4 also incorporates Multi-Frame Generation (MFG), generating up to three frames from each rendered frame, potentially quadrupling frame rates. Increased latency is mitigated by Nvidia Reflex.

With a 300W Total Board Power (TBP), the RTX 5070 Ti's power consumption is comparable to the RTX 4070 Ti and RTX 4070 Ti Super (285W). Nvidia recommends a 750W PSU, but an 850W PSU is advised, particularly for high-end models like the MSI Vanguard Edition.

DLSS 4 – Is It Worth It?

While faster than its predecessor, the RTX 5070 Ti's main selling point is DLSS 4, especially MFG. High-refresh-rate monitors benefit greatly, though latency improvements are less dramatic. MFG analyzes rendered frames and game engine motion data to predict subsequent frames, generating up to three additional frames per rendered frame. While theoretically quadrupling frame rates, real-world gains vary.

Testing in *Cyberpunk 2077* (Ray Tracing Overdrive, DLSS Performance) showed a 46 fps base, increasing to 88 fps (2x frame gen) and 157 fps (4x frame gen), with latency rising from 43ms to 49ms and 55ms respectively, even with Reflex. *Star Wars Outlaws* showed a 67 fps base, rising to 111 fps (2x frame gen, 34ms latency) and 188 fps (4x frame gen, 37ms latency). While smoother gameplay results, responsiveness isn't significantly improved. Higher frame rates lead to more accurate predictions and reduced artifacts; the RTX 5070 Ti consistently delivers high frame rates, minimizing these issues even at 4K.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti – Benchmarks

Performance

At 4K, the RTX 5070 Ti surpasses the RTX 4070 Ti Super by 11% and the RTX 4070 Ti by 21%, a more significant generational improvement than the RTX 5080. Across tests, it consistently exceeded 60 fps at 4K, even in demanding titles like *Black Myth: Wukong* and *Cyberpunk 2077*.

Test System: CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D; Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Hero; RAM: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo @ 6,000MHz; SSD: 4TB Samsung 990 Pro; CPU Cooler: Asus ROG Ryujin III 360. The review uses stock settings on the MSI Vanguard Edition RTX 5070 Ti to represent general performance.

Testing utilized the latest game versions and drivers (Nvidia Game Ready Driver 572.42 for non-RTX 5070 Ti Nvidia cards, Adrenalin 24.12.1 for AMD cards, and a pre-release driver for the RTX 5070 Ti). Frame generation and upscaling (DLSS/FSR where applicable) were disabled except where noted.

In 3DMark Speed Way and Port Royal, the RTX 5070 Ti demonstrated significant improvements over the RTX 4070 Ti and RTX 4070 Ti Super. Game benchmarks showed varied performance gains. *Call of Duty: Black Ops 6* showed a modest 5% improvement. *Cyberpunk 2077* displayed a more substantial 9% lead over the RTX 4070 Ti Super. *Metro Exodus: Enhanced Edition* (tested without upscaling) showed a small but noticeable lead. *Red Dead Redemption 2* was an outlier, with a 2% performance decrease. *Total War: Warhammer 3* (tested without ray tracing or upscaling) showcased a 15% improvement over the RTX 4070 Ti Super. *Assassin's Creed Mirage* showed a solid improvement, though slightly behind the Radeon RX 7900 XT. *Black Myth: Wukong* delivered a 10% lead, again outperforming the Radeon RX 7900 XT. *Forza Horizon 5* showcased a substantial 15% improvement and even outperformed the Radeon RX 7900 XT.

Even mid-range cards now offer 4K capability. At its $749 MSRP, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti provides exceptional value, particularly for 4K displays, offering a significant improvement over the RTX 4070 Ti at a lower price.