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COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5070 Vulcan OC review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£620VRAM:12 GBMemory bus width:192 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):270 W

COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5070 Vulcan OC Review: Compare 117 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5070 Vulcan OC
7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

40%

7.9

Technical score

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.6, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

9.6

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 66% of graphics cards
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

7.2

Price

â–²Better than 75%
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 65% of models
Score components

44%

7.6

Performance

24%

7.2

Memory

12%

8.6

Power

11%

10

Features

5%

4.7

Design

4%

10

Connectivity

â–²Better than 65%
?

Reviews score

Reviews score
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.6.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
  • colorful-igame-geforce-rtx-5070-vulcan-oc
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £620
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What owners say about the COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5070 Vulcan OC

Based on 233 owners sharing their experience in online comments

82%positive6%mixed12%negative

Owners praise strong gaming speed and DLSS frame generation, while limited video memory is their main concern.

What owners dislike

  • Owners find 12 GB of VRAM tight in some open-world or texture-heavy games, where usage reaches 13 to 16 GB at 1440p. Lowering textures helps.5
  • Frame generation can add noticeable input lag, around 30 to 35 ms latency versus 15 to 20 ms without it, and cause ghosting in racing or driving.4

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of graphics card COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5070 Vulcan OC

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 65% of models
Score components:

44%

7.6

Performance

24%

7.2

Memory

12%

8.6

Power

11%

10

Features

5%

4.7

Design

4%

10

Connectivity

7.9
Reviews score
7.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

7.2

Price

7.7
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
20,543 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 20,543 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 67.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
18,000 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 18,000 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 80.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
28,755 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 28,755 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 67% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
14,478 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 14,478 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 55.4% of graphics cards and equal to 1.9% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
31.79 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 31.79 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is higher than that of 64.6% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
12 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 12 GB of VRAM, which is more than 46% of graphics cards and equal to 16% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR7
This graphics card uses GDDR7 memory, which is newer than on 79.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.4% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
192 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 31.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.7% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
672 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 672 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 68.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.7% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
28,000 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 28,000 MHz, which is faster than that of 78.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 16.8% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
5
This graphics card supports PCIe 5, which is newer than on 73% of graphics cards and equal to 27% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 24.1% of graphics cards and equal to 75.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.8% of graphics cards and equal to 77.2% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.8% of graphics cards and equal to 79.2% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21.7% of graphics cards and equal to 76% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
2.1b
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 2.1b, which is more advanced than on 77.8% of graphics cards and equal to 22.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
80 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 80 Gbps, which is faster than on 84.9% of graphics cards and equal to 14.9% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
270 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 270 W, which is higher than that of 67.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
270 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 270 W under peak load, which is higher than 64.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
650 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 650 W PSU, which is lower than that of 39.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
270 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 270 W, which is higher than that of 62.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.9% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
270 W
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Size
336x 145x 63 mm
Length
336 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 336 mm long, which is longer than 88.1% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.9% of graphics cards.
Height
145 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 145 mm tall, which is taller than 88.8% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.7% of graphics cards.
Slot width
3.5 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 3.5 slot/s, which is wider than 90.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 5.5% of graphics cards.
Weight
2100 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 2100 g, which is heavier than 92.2% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of Graphics cards.
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COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5070 Vulcan OC vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryFeaturesConnectivityPowerDesign
  • 844 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (988 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    988 vs 144
  • 21.1% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,325 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    2,325 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 47.4% faster memory speed
    This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (28,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    28,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 3.3% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,587 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,587 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 50% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (672 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    672 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • Newer PCIe version
    This graphics card supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4).
    5 vs 4
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
    2.1b vs 1.4a
  • 28.3% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (207 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    207 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 23.1% higher sentiment score
    9.6 vs 7.8
  • 844 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (988 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    988 vs 144
  • 21.1% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,325 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    2,325 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 3.3% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,587 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,587 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 28.3% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (207 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    207 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 31.4% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (496.7 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    496.7 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 96.8% higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (18,000 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    18,000 points vs 9,148 points
  • 16 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (80 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    80 vs 64
  • 8 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (48 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    48 vs 40
  • 2 years newer
    This graphics card was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).
    March 2025
    2025 vs 2023
  • 40.7% higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (31.8 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    31.79 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 8 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (48 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    48 vs 40
  • 27% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (28,755 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    28,755 points vs 22,638 points
  • 4.08x higher INT8 performance
    This graphics card has a higher INT8 performance than the average graphics card (988 TOPS vs 242 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 242 TOPS.
    988 TOPS vs 242 TOPS
  • 39% higher gaming score
    This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (20,543 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    20,543 points vs 14,779 points
  • 47.4% faster memory speed
    This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (28,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    28,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 50% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (672 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    672 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 2x larger L2 cache
    This graphics card has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (48 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    48 MB vs 24 MB
  • Newer GDDR version
    This graphics card uses a newer GDDR version than the average graphics card (GDDR7 vs GDDR6).
    GDDR7 vs GDDR6
  • Newer PCIe version
    This graphics card supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4).
    5 vs 4
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
    2.1b vs 1.4a
  • 4x higher HDMI bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 12 Gbps.
    48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps
  • Newer HDMI version
    This graphics card supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1a).
    2.1b vs 2.1a
  • 3.7x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (80 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps.
    80 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps
  • 53.8 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (336 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    336 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 20 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (145 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    145 mm vs 125 mm
  • 1 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.5 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3.5 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 25.6% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (270 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    270 W vs 215 W
  • 2.07x heavier
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (2100 g vs 1,014 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,014 g.
    2,100 g vs 1,014 g
  • 22.7% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (270 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    270 W vs 220 W
  • 3.6 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (39 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    39 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 25.6% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (270 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    270 W vs 215 W
  • 22.7% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (270 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    270 W vs 220 W
  • 3.6 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (39 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    39 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 53.8 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (336 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    336 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 20 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (145 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    145 mm vs 125 mm
  • 1 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.5 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3.5 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 2.07x heavier
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (2100 g vs 1,014 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,014 g.
    2,100 g vs 1,014 g

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5070 Vulcan OC

  • Innovative Smart LCD screen that is magnetic and adjustable for real-time monitoring or custom animations.
  • Solid thermal management with a massive triple-fan cooler and vacuum copper plate design.
  • One-key overclocking button provides an easy 3% performance boost without manual software tuning.
  • High-quality metal construction with a bold cyberpunk aesthetic and 'Lightblade' RGB lighting.
  • Excellent efficiency for 1440p gaming, benefiting from DLSS 4 frame generation technology.
  • Comes with a vertical mounting stand to prevent GPU sag.

What customers don't like about COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5070 Vulcan OC

  • Generational raw performance gains are minimal compared to the RTX 4070 Super.
  • 12GB of VRAM is considered restrictive for high-end 4K gaming in 2025/2026.
  • Large physical footprint (triple-slot, 336mm length) may not fit in smaller cases.
  • Price premium for the Vulcan series makes it significantly more expensive than base MSRP models.
  • Aggressive fan noise under heavy loads compared to some competitors unless manually tuned.
  • Limited global availability outside of Asia, potentially complicating international warranty claims.

Verdict

The Colorful iGame GeForce RTX 5070 Vulcan OC is a flagship mid-range graphics card powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, featuring 6,144 CUDA cores and 12GB of high-speed GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus. It reaches a factory-overclocked boost clock of 2,587 MHz via a signature physical 'One-Key OC' button and is equipped with a unique magnetic, detachable LCD screen for real-time monitoring and custom GIFs. Its main pros include exceptional 1440p and 4K performance with DLSS 4 support, the advanced triple-fan Vortex cooling system with a vacuum copper plate for low temperatures, and a premium cyberpunk aesthetic with Lightblade RGB. However, its substantial 3-slot width and 336mm length may not fit in smaller cases, it is quite heavy at approximately 2.1 kg, and carries a significant price premium over standard MSRP models.

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