GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC Review | 118 Data compared
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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£570
  • Avg. price in US: ~$570
  • VRAM: 12 GB
  • Memory bus width: 192 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 250 W

GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

7.8

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

7.8

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

7.3

Performance

24.0%

7.2

Memory

12.0%

8.8

Power & Cooling

11.0%

10

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.2

Design

4.0%

10

Connectivity & Media

Very good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 7.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    6.3

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    7.4

    VRAM

    20.0%

    6.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.5
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    7.4

    VRAM

    20.0%

    6.3

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.9
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    6.3

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    7.4

    VRAM

    10.0%

    6.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.8
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    6.3

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    7.4

    VRAM

    15.0%

    6.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.9
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    6.3

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    7.4

    VRAM

    20.0%

    6.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Galax GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1-Click OC is a high-performance graphics card built on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, featuring 6,144 CUDA cores and 12GB of high-speed GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus. It offers a factory boost clock of 2557 MHz, which can be further increased to 2572 MHz via the Xtreme Tuner Plus software. Main characteristics include a triple-slot WINGS 3.0 cooling system with two 92mm and one 102mm fans, ARGB lighting, and support for DLSS 4 and DisplayPort 2.1b. Pros include efficient thermal management with a silent 0dB mode at idle, SFF-ready dimensions for mid-tower compatibility, and easy mobile-app-based overclocking. Cons include its large triple-slot footprint which may not fit smaller cases, a higher price premium over MSRP, and the 12GB VRAM capacity, which some users consider limited for future-proof 4K gaming.

Technical Specifications of graphics card GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

7.8
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC has a technical score of 7.8 points, which is higher than that of 63.2% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

7.8

Overall score

40.0%

7.5

Price

7.7
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.7 points, which is higher than 75.1% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

18,367 points
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC scores 18,367 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 61.2% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

14,831 points
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC scores 14,831 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 71.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.7% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

28,926 points
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC scores 28,926 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 68.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

14,948 points
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC scores 14,948 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 60.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

31.42 TFLOPS
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC delivers 31.42 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 61.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

12 GB
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC has 12 GB of VRAM, which is more than 45.5% of graphics cards and equal to 16% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR7
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR7
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC uses GDDR7 memory, which is newer than on 79.4% of graphics cards and equal to 20.6% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

192 bit
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 50.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.8% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

672 GB/s
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC reaches 672 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 67.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.6% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

5.0
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC supports PCIe 5.0, which is newer than on 74.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.6% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

12 Ultimate
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.6% of graphics cards and equal to 77.4% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

2.1b
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC supports DisplayPort 2.1b, which is more advanced than on 78.6% of graphics cards and equal to 21.4% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

80 Gbps
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC supports DisplayPort link rates up to 80 Gbps, which is faster than on 86.3% of graphics cards and equal to 13.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

250 W
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC has a TDP of 250 W, which is higher than that of 58.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.2% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

250 W
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC draws 250 W under peak load, which is higher than 56.8% of graphics cards and equal to 4.8% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

650 W
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC recommends a 650 W PSU, which is lower than that of 40.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

250 W
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC has a board power limit of 250 W, which is higher than that of 55.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.4% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

250 W
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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

334 x 144 x 52 mm
Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

322 mm
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC is 322 mm long, which is longer than 74.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.2% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

130 mm
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC is 130 mm tall, which is taller than 58.6% of graphics cards and equal in height to 2.9% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

3 slot/s
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC occupies 3 slot/s, which is wider than 69.8% of graphics cards and equal in width to 17.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

1,206 g
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC weighs 1,206 g, which is heavier than 60.8% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.2% of graphics cards.
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GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC vs the average graphics card

  • 21.1% higher base clock speed
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC 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.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC 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.2325 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 47.4% faster memory speed
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC 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.
    What it is: Effective memory data rate combining clock and bus width
    When it matters: When you compare how quickly each card can push data through its memory subsystem.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC 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.28000 MHz vs 19000 MHz
  • 50% higher memory bandwidth
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC 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.
    What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
    When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

    Importance: HIGH

    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC 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
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).
    What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
    When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

    Importance: LOW

    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).5.0 vs 4.0
  • 2.1% higher boost clock speed
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,557 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,557 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.2557 MHz vs 2505 MHz
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
    What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
    When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

    Importance: LOW

    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).2.1b vs 1.4a
  • Newer HDMI version
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
    What it is: Version of HDMI standard supported
    When it matters: When the card will connect to a modern TV or monitor that needs newer HDMI features for high refresh, VRR, or higher bandwidth modes.

    Importance: LOW

    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).2.1b vs 2.1
  • 16 more ROPs
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC has more ROPs than the average graphics card (80 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    What it is: Total number of render output units on the GPU
    When it matters: When you want more context on pixel output capacity, especially for high-resolution play and older raster-heavy engines.

    Importance: HIGH

    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC has more ROPs than the average graphics card (80 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.80 vs 64
  • 21.1% higher base clock speed
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC 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.
  • 2.1% higher boost clock speed
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,557 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
  • 16 more ROPs
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC has more ROPs than the average graphics card (80 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 8 more compute units
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC has more compute units than the average graphics card (48 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 28.8% higher texture rate
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (490.9 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
  • 8 more ray tracing cores
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (48 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
  • 48 more AI cores
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC has more AI cores than the average graphics card (192 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
  • 36.9% higher FP32 performance
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (30.9 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 61.8% higher ray tracing score
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (14,831 points vs 9,166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,166 points.
  • 8.31x higher FP16 performance
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (247 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
  • 27.7% higher PassMark score
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (28,926 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
  • 47.4% faster memory speed
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC 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.
  • 50% higher memory bandwidth
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC 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.
  • 2x larger L2 cache
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (48 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
  • Newer GDDR version
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC uses a newer GDDR version than the average graphics card (GDDR7 vs GDDR6).
  • Newer PCIe version
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).
  • 2 newer
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).
  • Newer encoder generation
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC uses a newer encoder generation than the average graphics card (9 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
  • Newer HDMI version
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
  • 4x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC has a higher DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (80 Gbps vs 20 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 20 Gbps.
  • More NVENC sessions
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC has more concurrent NVENC sessions than the average graphics card (12 vs 8). The average graphics card has 8 concurrent NVENC sessions.
  • 7 °C higher thermal ceiling
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (88 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.

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Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
  • 16.3% higher TDP
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (250 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 8 °C higher load temperature
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (75 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • 37 mm longer card length
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC is longer than the average graphics card (322 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
  • 5 mm higher card profile
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC is taller than the average graphics card (130 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.192 bit vs 256 bit
  • 37 mm longer card length
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC is longer than the average graphics card (322 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC is longer than the average graphics card (322 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.322 mm vs 285 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
    When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 16.3% higher TDP
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (250 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (250 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.250 W vs 215 W
  • 4.22x less popular
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 4.215).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 4.215).1 vs 4.22
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
    What it is: Maximum number of monitors supported per connector type
    When it matters: When you are planning how many screens each connector type can realistically drive.

    Importance: LOW

    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.1 vs 3
  • 5 mm higher card profile
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC is taller than the average graphics card (130 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC is taller than the average graphics card (130 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.130 mm vs 125 mm
  • 8 °C higher load temperature
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (75 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    What it is: GPU temperature measured while the graphics card is under load.
    When it matters: When you care how hot the GPU runs during long gaming or render sessions.

    Importance: LOW

    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (75 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.75 °C vs 67 °C
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What customers like about GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC?

  • Exclusive DLSS 4 features including Multi-Frame Generation and Transformer upscaling significantly boost perceived smoothness.
  • Efficient triple-fan EX Gamer cooler maintains low temperatures (around 65°C) and operates quietly.
  • High manual overclocking headroom, with some users reaching over 10% performance gains beyond factory settings.
  • Excellent power efficiency and 0dB fan mode for silent operation during low-load tasks.
  • Premium physical design with a metal backplate and customisable RGB illumination on the fans and shroud.
  • Support for modern connectivity standards including PCI-Express 5.0 and DisplayPort 2.1b.

What customers dislike about GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 EX Gamer 1 Click OC?

  • Minimal generational performance uplift in raw rasterisation (only ~5-7% over the previous RTX 4070 Super).
  • Limited 12GB VRAM buffer can cause performance drops or crashes in demanding 4K titles with ray tracing enabled.
  • Memory overclocking is artificially restricted by NVIDIA drivers to a +375 MHz cap.
  • Large triple-slot physical footprint (32.5 cm length) may not fit in more compact PC cases.
  • Poor value proposition for users already owning high-end 40-series cards, as it is often viewed as a 'side-grade' rather than a true upgrade.

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10/04/2025
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16/03/2025
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04/08/2025
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20/05/2025
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