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GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition
Released March 2025.8Press releasenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/rtx-5070-out-nowRead 14 October 2026Dated 2025-03-05: the RTX 5070 is out now and the limited Founders Edition design will be available later in March. Last checked 14 October 2026.
- GPU
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
- VRAM
- 12GB
- Length
- 242mm
- Board power
- 250W
75 of 100 fields known.
At a glance
Thickness
Lower than 84% of other graphics cards. Lower is better.
Ports
- HDMI 2.1b
- 3 DisplayPort 2.1b UHBR20
General
- Series
- Founders Edition1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 14 October 2026The card is NVIDIA's own Founders Edition design. NVIDIA sells it as its Founders Edition.
- Model numbers
- 900-1G146-2570-0009Spec databaseglobal.channelonline.com/andrew/ingram/Products/overview/M025881583Read 14 October 2026Ingram Micro catalog entry for the NVIDIA Founders Edition RTX 5070: part number 900-1G146-2570-000.10Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/questions/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5070-founders-edition-12gb-gddr7-pci-express-5-0-graphics-card-graphite-grey/6614154Read 14 October 2026The listing title carries the part number 900-1G146-2570-000. Read through a web search result because the page fetch timed out.
- GTIN / EAN
- 8101528501699Spec databaseglobal.channelonline.com/andrew/ingram/Products/overview/M025881583Read 14 October 2026UPC 0810152850169 in the same entry. Written as the 12-digit UPC 810152850169.
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Markets
- Not available
- Colours
- Not available
- GPU
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50701Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 14 October 2026GeForce RTX 5070 column of the spec table.
GPU
- GPU architecture
- Blackwell1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 14 October 2026NVIDIA Architecture: Blackwell.
- Transistors
- 31.1billion4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 6: 31.1 billion.
- Shader cores
- 6,1441Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 14 October 2026RTX 5070 column: NVIDIA CUDA cores 6144.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026
- Ray tracing cores
- 484Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026
- Infinity Cache (L3)
- Not available
- FP32 compute (claimed)
- 30.9TFLOPS4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Peak FP32 TFLOPS (non-Tensor), based on the 2512 MHz GPU Boost Clock.
- AI performance (claimed)
Precision With sparsity Throughput (TOPS) FP4 No 493.9 FP4 Yes 987.8 FP8 No 246.9 FP8 Yes 493.9 FP16 No 123.5 FP16 Yes 246.9 INT8 No 246.9 INT8 Yes 493.9
Clocks
- Base clock
- Not available
- Game clock
- Not available
- Boost clock
- 2,512MHz1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 14 October 2026Boost clock 2.51 GHz. The exact 2512 MHz is from the architecture whitepaper and the GPU-Z screenshot of the tested sample.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 6: GPU Boost Clock 2512 MHz. The Founders Edition runs the reference clocks.11Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/nvidia-rtx-5070-review/all/1Read 14 October 2026Text: the RTX 5070 is rated at 2512 MHz.12Reviewguru3d.com/review/geforce-rtx-5070-founders-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026Page 30: the sample runs a boost clock of 2512 MHz, the same as the reference.
- Boost clock in OC mode
- Not available
Memory
- VRAM
- 12GB1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 14 October 2026RTX 5070 column: standard memory config 12 GB GDDR7, memory interface width 192-bit.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 6: 12 GB GDDR7 on a 192-bit interface.
- VRAM type
- GDDR71Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 14 October 2026
Connectivity
- PCIe generation
- 51Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 14 October 2026PCI Express Gen 5.2Owner's manualnvidia.com/content/geforce-gtx/geforce-rtx-5070-user-guide-r1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Install in the primary PCI Express x16 slot.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026
- Display outputs
Type Version Count Max bandwidth (Gbps) HDMI 2.1b 1 Not available DisplayPort 2.1b UHBR20 3 80 - Display outputs in total
- 4
- HDMI ports
- 1
- DisplayPort ports
- 3
- Highest HDMI version
- 2.1b
- Highest DisplayPort version
- 2.1b UHBR20
- Fastest DisplayPort link
- 80Gbps
- Max output resolution
- Resolution7680 × 4320 pxRefresh rate165 Hz1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 14 October 2026Maximum digital resolution: 4K at 480 Hz or 8K at 165 Hz with DSC.
Video engine
- Video encoders
- 11Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 14 October 20261 x ninth-generation NVENC.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 6: 1 x NVENC (9th Gen).
- Video decoders
- 11Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 14 October 20261 x sixth-generation NVDEC.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 6: 1 x NVDEC (6th Gen).
- Hardware video encode
- H.264, H.265 (HEVC), AV15Maker product pagedeveloper.nvidia.com/video-encode-decode-support-matrixRead 14 October 2026GeForce RTX 5070 row: H.264, H.265 (HEVC) and AV1 encode are marked YES.
- Hardware video decode
- H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9, AV15Maker product pagedeveloper.nvidia.com/video-encode-decode-support-matrixRead 14 October 2026GeForce RTX 5070 row: H.264, H.265, VP9 and AV1 decode are marked YES.
Graphics features
- DirectX
- 12 Ultimate1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 14 October 2026Microsoft DirectX 12 Ultimate.
- Vulkan
- 1.41Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 14 October 20266Maker product pagedeveloper.nvidia.com/vulkan-driverRead 14 October 2026NVIDIA lists the GeForce RTX 5070 under full Vulkan 1.4 support.
- Upscaling technologies
- DLSS 41Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 14 October 2026Spec table lists DLSS 4, Super Resolution, DLAA and Ray Reconstruction.
- Frame generation
- DLSS Frame Generation, DLSS Multi Frame Generation1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 14 October 2026The DLSS cell lists Frame Generation and Multi Frame Generation.
Power
- Board power
- 250W1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 14 October 2026Total Graphics Power 250 W. NVIDIA states that its table describes the Founders Edition or reference design, and this card is the Founders Edition.14Reviewback2gaming.com/review/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5070-founders-editionRead 14 October 2026Spec table: power consumption 250 W.
- Reference board power
- 250W1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 14 October 2026Total Graphics Power 250 W for the RTX 5070.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 6: TGP 250 W.
- PSU wattage (card maker)
- 650W1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 14 October 2026Required system power 650 W.2Owner's manualnvidia.com/content/geforce-gtx/geforce-rtx-5070-user-guide-r1.pdfRead 14 October 2026System power supply: 650 W power rating minimum.
- Power connector
- 16-pin (revision not stated)1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 14 October 2026Supplementary power connectors: 2x PCIe 8-pin cables (adapter in box) or a 300 W or greater PCIe Gen 5 cable. NVIDIA does not name the 16-pin revision.2Owner's manualnvidia.com/content/geforce-gtx/geforce-rtx-5070-user-guide-r1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Hardware section: PCIe Gen5 16-pin power connector on the top of the card. The guide does not use the names 12V-2x6 or 12VHPWR. It also allows one 360 W or greater PCIe Gen 5 16-pin cable.14Reviewback2gaming.com/review/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5070-founders-editionRead 14 October 2026Spec table: power connectors 16-pin x1.
Cooling
- Cooler type
- Open air11Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/nvidia-rtx-5070-review/all/1Read 14 October 2026Text: dual-fan axial cooler with a four heat pipe fin stack.
- Fans
- 211Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/nvidia-rtx-5070-review/all/1Read 14 October 2026Text: two fans, the one nearest the I/O bracket is partly blocked by the PCB and the one at the end of the card blows through the fin stack.14Reviewback2gaming.com/review/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5070-founders-editionRead 14 October 2026Text: a dual-slot design with only two fans.
- Radiator size
- Not available
- Fan stop at low load
- Yes13Reviewgeeks3d.comRead 14 October 2026Text: at idle the RTX 5070 FE is very quiet because the fans are stopped.14Reviewback2gaming.com/review/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5070-founders-editionRead 14 October 2026Pros list: idle fan-stop mode. Text: the fan speed only rises when the card reaches 60 C.
- Dual BIOS
- Not available
Dimensions and weight
- Length
- 242mm1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 14 October 2026Card dimensions for the Founders Edition: length 242 mm, width 112 mm. NVIDIA calls the card height Width.3Certification listnvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/small-form-factor-sff-readyRead 14 October 2026The list gives 112 x 242 x 40 mm as height x length x depth.11Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/nvidia-rtx-5070-review/all/1Read 14 October 2026Text: 242 mm long and 112 mm tall, dual slot thickness.
- Height
- 112mm1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 14 October 2026Width 112 mm in NVIDIA's card dimensions.3Certification listnvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/small-form-factor-sff-readyRead 14 October 2026First value of 112 x 242 x 40 mm.11Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/nvidia-rtx-5070-review/all/1Read 14 October 2026Text: 112 mm tall.
- Slot width
- 2slots1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 14 October 2026Slots: 2-Slot.11Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/nvidia-rtx-5070-review/all/1Read 14 October 2026Text: still a dual slot thickness.
- Low profile
- Not available
- NVIDIA SFF-Ready
- Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 14 October 2026SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce Card: Founders Edition Yes.3Certification listnvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/small-form-factor-sff-readyRead 14 October 2026GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition is on the list.
- Weight
- Not available
- Package weight
- Not available
Lighting and software
- Lighting sync
- Not available
- Software
- Not available
Measured performance
- GPU clock while gaming (measured)
- 2,745MHz11Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/nvidia-rtx-5070-review/all/1Read 14 October 2026Average GPU clock over a 30-minute run of A Plague Tale: Requiem, recorded with GPU-Z: 2745 MHz. Cards at reference specifications on a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, MSI MPG X870E Carbon WiFi and Windows 11 23H2. Driver 572.50.
- 3DMark Time Spy graphics
- 22,298points12Reviewguru3d.com/review/geforce-rtx-5070-founders-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026Page 23: chart 3DMark Time Spy Graphics Score, DirectX 12, Async on, Windows 11, driver 572.50. The tested card is the Founders Edition, score 22298. The page says the chart lists the GPU score.
- 3DMark Steel Nomad
- Not available
- 3DMark Port Royal
- Not available
- 3DMark Speed Way
- Not available
- Game frame rates
Game Width (px) Height (px) Preset Upscaling Ray tracing Average FPS 1 % low FPS Cyberpunk 2077 1920 1080 Ultra Off No 146.1 112.2 Cyberpunk 2077 2560 1440 Ultra Off No 95 76.3 Cyberpunk 2077 3840 2160 Ultra Off No 44.8 36.7 Cyberpunk 2077 1920 1080 Ultra, RT Ultra Off Yes 69.3 57.4 Cyberpunk 2077 2560 1440 Ultra, RT Ultra Off Yes 43.3 36.9 Cyberpunk 2077 3840 2160 Ultra, RT Ultra Off Yes 19.8 16.8 A Plague Tale: Requiem 1920 1080 Ultra Not available Not available 107 95.8 A Plague Tale: Requiem 2560 1440 Ultra Not available Not available 79.6 71.9 A Plague Tale: Requiem 3840 2160 Ultra Not available Not available 46.6 43.1 F1 24 1920 1080 Ultra High, High RT Quality Not available Yes 90.1 78.2 F1 24 2560 1440 Ultra High, High RT Quality Not available Yes 67.2 59.8 F1 24 3840 2160 Ultra High, High RT Quality Not available Yes 39.3 34.8 Alan Wake II 1920 1080 High, native resolution Off No 80.9 70.9 Alan Wake II 2560 1440 High, native resolution Off No 57.7 50 Alan Wake II 3840 2160 High, native resolution Off No 31.7 28.7
Measured noise and temperature
- Fan noise per load
Profile Load Distance (cm) Noise (dB(A)) Default fan profile Gaming 30 40 - Fan noise while gaming
- 40dB(A)
- Hot spot temperature while gaming
- Not available
Measured power
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- Card power at idle (measured)
- Not available
- GPU power while gaming (measured)
- Not available
In the box
- In the box
- Quick Start Guide, Support Guide, NVIDIA PCIe Gen5 16-pin power connector adapter2Owner's manualnvidia.com/content/geforce-gtx/geforce-rtx-5070-user-guide-r1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Equipment included in the box: Quick Start Guide, Support Guide and the NVIDIA PCIe Gen5 16-pin power connector adapter.11Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/nvidia-rtx-5070-review/all/1Read 14 October 2026Text: the only included accessories are a quick start guide and a dual 8-pin 12V-2X6 power adapter.13Reviewgeeks3d.comRead 14 October 2026Text: the bundle holds a two 8-pin to one 16-pin power adapter.14Reviewback2gaming.com/review/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5070-founders-editionRead 14 October 2026Text: inside is the card, a leaflet guide and a 2x 8-pin to 12v-2x6 connector.
- Power adapter cable included
- Yes2Owner's manualnvidia.com/content/geforce-gtx/geforce-rtx-5070-user-guide-r1.pdfRead 14 October 2026The adapter connects at least two PCIe 8-pin cables to the 16-pin receptacle on the card.11Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/nvidia-rtx-5070-review/all/1Read 14 October 2026Text: a dual 8-pin 12V-2X6 power adapter is in the box.13Reviewgeeks3d.comRead 14 October 2026Text: a two 8-pin to one 16-pin adapter is included.
Links
- Product page
- www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-family1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 14 October 2026NVIDIA product page of the RTX 5070 family. It covers the Founders Edition.
- Spec sheet
- Not available
- Manual
- www.nvidia.com/content/geforce-gtx/geforce-rtx-5070-user-guide-r1.pdf2Owner's manualnvidia.com/content/geforce-gtx/geforce-rtx-5070-user-guide-r1.pdfRead 14 October 2026NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Quick Start Guide, revision 1.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
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- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- Not available
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Sources
We read 14 sources for this graphics card. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-family
- Certification listnvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/small-form-factor-sff-ready
- Maker product pagedeveloper.nvidia.com/video-encode-decode-support-matrix
- Maker product pagedeveloper.nvidia.com/vulkan-driver
- Press releasenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/rtx-5070-out-now
- Reviewgeeks3d.com
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