GeForce RTX 5070
Model frame rate limits of 136, 106 and 65 FPS at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, assuming the processor never gets in the way.
NVIDIA's mainstream 1440p card for this generation, and the cheapest way into DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation at this level. Its 12GB of memory is fine at 1440p today but is the spec to watch if you plan to keep it for years.
Its closest AMD rival is the Radeon RX 9070, which is 6% faster at 1440p.
Estimated FPS in Popular Games
| Game (settings) | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 (High, no ray tracing) | ~110 | ~85 | ~50 |
| Fortnite (High, DirectX 12) | ~175 | ~140 | ~85 |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (High) | ~155 | ~120 | ~75 |
| Counter-Strike 2 (High) | ~325 | ~255 | ~155 |
Modelled estimates with a processor fast enough not to hold the card back, rounded to the nearest 5 FPS. Counter-Strike 2 is usually limited by the processor well before these figures. See the methodology for how they are produced.
The slowest CPU that will not hold it back
| Resolution | Minimum processor | Estimated FPS |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | Ryzen 7 5800X | 131 |
| 1440p | Ryzen 5 3600X | 103 |
| 4K | Ryzen 5 1600 | 65 |
Notice how the requirement drops as resolution rises. At 4K this card is working so much harder per frame that a far slower processor keeps up without trouble. The search starts at four cores and eight threads: below that a game stutters whatever the average frame rate says.
The processors it lands closest to
The 24 processors whose frame rate limit sits nearest this card's, fastest first. The tag after each number says which part hits its limit first. For any other combination, use the calculator.
| Processor | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core i5-11600K | 121 cpu | 106 gpu | 65 gpu |
| Core i7-10700K | 116 cpu | 106 gpu | 65 gpu |
| Core i9-9900K | 114 cpu | 106 gpu | 65 gpu |
| Ryzen 9 3950X | 113 cpu | 106 gpu | 65 gpu |
| Core i7-9700K | 111 cpu | 106 even | 65 gpu |
| Ryzen 9 3900X | 110 cpu | 106 even | 65 gpu |
| Core i5-11400 | 109 cpu | 106 even | 65 gpu |
| Core i5-11400F | 109 cpu | 106 even | 65 gpu |
| Core i7-10700F | 109 cpu | 106 even | 65 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 5500 | 108 cpu | 106 even | 65 gpu |
| Core i5-10600K | 107 cpu | 106 even | 65 gpu |
| Ryzen 7 3800X | 107 cpu | 106 even | 65 gpu |
| Core i7-8700K | 105 cpu | 105 even | 65 gpu |
| Ryzen 7 3700X | 105 cpu | 105 even | 65 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 3600X | 103 cpu | 103 even | 65 gpu |
| Core i5-9600K | 100 cpu | 100 cpu | 65 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 3600 | 98 cpu | 98 cpu | 65 gpu |
| Ryzen 3 3300X | 95 cpu | 95 cpu | 65 gpu |
| Core i5-10400 | 94 cpu | 94 cpu | 65 gpu |
| Core i5-10400F | 94 cpu | 94 cpu | 65 gpu |
| Core i7-7700K | 94 cpu | 94 cpu | 65 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 3500X | 93 cpu | 93 cpu | 65 gpu |
| Ryzen 7 2700X | 92 cpu | 92 cpu | 65 gpu |
| Core i3-10100F | 91 cpu | 91 cpu | 65 gpu |
Written up in detail
GeForce RTX 5070 Compared
- RTX 5070 vs RX 9070 XT — The RX 9070 XT is about 22% faster than the RTX 5070 at 4K and 18% faster at 1440p.
- RTX 5070 vs RTX 4070 Super — The RTX 5070 and RTX 4070 Super are effectively tied: within 2% of each other at every resolution.
- RX 9070 vs RTX 5070 — The RX 9070 is about 8% faster than the RTX 5070 at 4K and 6% faster at 1440p.
- RTX 5070 Ti vs RTX 5070 — The RTX 5070 Ti is about 22% faster than the RTX 5070 at 4K and 18% faster at 1440p.
- RTX 5070 vs RTX 5060 Ti 16GB — The RTX 5070 is about 20% faster than the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB at 4K and 16% faster at 1440p.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Series | NVIDIA RTX 50 Series |
| Video memory | 12 GB |
| 3DMark Time Spy (graphics) | 20,485 |
| PCI Express | 5.0 ×16 |
| Released | 2025 |
Other Cards in the NVIDIA RTX 50 Series
- GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB CPU pairing and bottleneck
- GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB CPU pairing and bottleneck
- GeForce RTX 5070 Ti CPU pairing and bottleneck
- GeForce RTX 5060 CPU pairing and bottleneck
Common Questions
What CPU do I need for the GeForce RTX 5070?
At 1440p, the Ryzen 5 3600X is the slowest processor that keeps the GeForce RTX 5070 fully fed. At 1080p the card can run faster, so you need more: the Ryzen 7 5800X or better.
Is the GeForce RTX 5070 good for 1440p?
Yes. It averages around 106 FPS at 1440p on high settings in our model, enough for a high-refresh monitor in most games.
Is 12GB of VRAM enough on the GeForce RTX 5070?
For 1440p, yes. 12GB handles high textures at 1440p today; at 4K with ray tracing a few games already want more.
Is the GeForce RTX 5070 faster than the Radeon RX 9070?
No. The Radeon RX 9070 is about 6% faster at 1440p in our model (112 vs 106 FPS).