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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£560
  • Avg. price in US: ~$640
  • VRAM: 12 GB
  • Memory bus width: 192 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 250 W

GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

7.3

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%

7.3

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.3

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

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

Score components:

44.0%

6.8

Performance

24.0%

6.2

Memory

12.0%

8.4

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.7

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.2

Design

4.0%

9.8

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

  • 5.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    6.1

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    4.9

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.4
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    6.1

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.9
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    6.1

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    10.0%

    4.9

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.5
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    6.1

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    15.0%

    4.9

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.3
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    6.1

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    4.9

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Galax GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition is a high-performance graphics card built on the Blackwell architecture, featuring 6,144 CUDA cores and a boost clock speed of 2,512 MHz. It is equipped with 12GB of next-generation GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a significant memory bandwidth of 672 GB/s to handle demanding 1440p and entry-level 4K gaming. Key advantages include its support for DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation for smoother frame rates, high-efficiency 4N process technology, and a robust triple-fan cooling system tailored for stable overclocking. However, notable drawbacks include its relatively high power draw of 250W compared to previous mid-range generations and a 12GB VRAM capacity that may face limitations in the most memory-intensive future titles.

Technical Specifications of GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

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

7.3
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition has a technical score of 7.35 points, which is higher than that of 68.8% 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% 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%

7.3

Overall score

40.0%

7.6

Price

7.4
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.4 points, which is higher than 82.9% 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

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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

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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

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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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

30.87 TFLOPS
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition delivers 30.87 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 58.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.8% 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition has 12 GB of VRAM, which is more than 45.4% of graphics cards and equal to 15.9% 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition uses GDDR7 memory, which is newer than on 78.4% of graphics cards and equal to 21.6% 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 50.5% 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition reaches 672 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 67.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.5% 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition supports PCIe 5.0, which is newer than on 74.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.5% 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% 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

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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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition supports DisplayPort 2.1b, which is more advanced than on 78.4% of graphics cards and equal to 21.6% 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition supports DisplayPort link rates up to 80 Gbps, which is faster than on 87.2% of graphics cards and equal to 12.9% 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition has a TDP of 250 W, which is higher than that of 58.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.1% 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition draws 250 W under peak load, which is higher than 58.1% of graphics cards and equal to 5.3% 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition recommends a 650 W PSU, which is lower than that of 41.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 14.2% 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

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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

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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

317 mm
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition is 317 mm long, which is longer than 71.4% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.6% 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

139 mm
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition is 139 mm tall, which is taller than 75.1% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.1% 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

2 slot/s
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% 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

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GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition vs the average graphics card

  • 21.1% higher base clock speed
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,325 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,325 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.2325 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 47.4% faster memory speed
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).5.0 vs 4.0
  • Supports ECC memory
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports error-correcting code memory for higher reliability
    When it matters: When stability and error correction matter more than pure gaming value.

    Importance: LOW

    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,325 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 16 more ROPs
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition has more compute units than the average graphics card (48 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 28% higher texture rate
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (482.3 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 21.7% higher pixel rate
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (201 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 35% higher FP32 performance
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (30.9 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 2.12x higher INT8 performance
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition has a higher INT8 performance than the average graphics card (988 TOPS vs 466 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 466 TOPS.
  • 47.4% faster memory speed
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition 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.
  • Supports ECC memory
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 50% larger L2 cache
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (48 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • Newer GDDR version
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition uses a newer GDDR version than the average graphics card (GDDR7 vs GDDR6).
  • Newer PCIe version
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).
  • 2 newer
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition was released more recently than the average graphics card (2,025 vs 2,023).
  • Newer encoder generation
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
  • Newer HDMI version
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
  • 8x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition has a higher DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (80 Gbps vs 10 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 10 Gbps.
  • More NVENC sessions
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition has more concurrent NVENC sessions than the average graphics card (12 vs 8). The average graphics card has 8 concurrent NVENC sessions.
  • 8 °C higher thermal ceiling
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (85 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.

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  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition 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.
  • No XeSS support
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 16.3% higher TDP
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (250 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 12 mm higher card profile
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition is taller than the average graphics card (139 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 31.63 mm longer card length
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition is longer than the average graphics card (317 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition 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
  • No XeSS support
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports Intel XeSS AI upscaling technology
    When it matters: When the games you play support Intel XeSS and you want another upscaling option.

    Importance: LOW

    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 12 mm higher card profile
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition is taller than the average graphics card (139 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition is taller than the average graphics card (139 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.139 mm vs 127 mm
  • 31.63 mm longer card length
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition is longer than the average graphics card (317 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition is longer than the average graphics card (317 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.317 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 16.3% higher TDP
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition 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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition 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
  • 2.3x less popular
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 2.303).
    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 Metal Master Black Gold Edition is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 2.303).1 vs 2.3
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What customers like about GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition?

  • Exceptional 1440p gaming performance, often maintaining over 100 FPS in modern AAA titles.
  • Support for DLSS 4 (Multi-Frame Generation), which provides massive boosts to visual smoothness and frame rates in compatible games.
  • Efficient cooling system that keeps temperatures low (often below 70°C) even under load.
  • Sleek and attractive 'Black Gold' aesthetic that fits well in high-end builds.
  • Significant performance leap for those upgrading from older cards like the RTX 3070 or 20 series.
  • High memory bandwidth (672 GB/s) thanks to new GDDR7 technology.

What customers dislike about GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Metal Master Black Gold Edition?

  • Limited 12GB VRAM capacity, which can struggle with 4K gaming or extremely VRAM-intensive titles.
  • Minimal raw (rasterization) performance gains over the last-generation RTX 4070 Super.
  • Increased power consumption (up to 250W) compared to its predecessors.
  • Value proposition is questioned when priced significantly above the $549 MSRP.
  • Noticeable latency increases when using Multi-Frame Generation at lower base frame rates.
  • Tough competition from AMD's Radeon RX 9000 series, which often offers more VRAM at a similar price.

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07/03/2025
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The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition graphics card, built on the Blackwell GB205 architecture with 6,144 CUDA cores and 12GB of GDDR7 memory, delivers underwhelming generational progress for its $549 MSRP. Reviewers found that it provides negligible performance gains over its immediate predecessor, the RTX 4070 Super, and remains clearly behind the older RTX 4070 Ti Super....Read more

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04/03/2025
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Review Summary The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 is a mid-range Blackwell-architecture graphics card that delivers reliable 1440p gaming performance but offers disappointing generational improvements over the previous era. Priced at a starting point of $549, it introduces an AI Management Processor (AMP) and a new Transformer model for DLSS, allowing it to support...Read more

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