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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£520
  • Avg. price in US: ~$700
  • VRAM: 12 GB
  • Memory bus width: 192 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 250 W

MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

7.1

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%

7.1

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.1

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%

6.3

Performance

24.0%

6.1

Memory

12.0%

8.7

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.7

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.6

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%

?

Popularity

  • 6.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    4.9

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.8
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.9
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    10.0%

    4.9

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.4
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    15.0%

    4.9

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.1
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    ?

    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 MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X is a high-performance graphics card built on the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, featuring 6,144 CUDA cores and 12GB of cutting-edge GDDR7 memory with a 672 GB/s bandwidth. It operates with a boost clock of 2,512 MHz (extendable to 2,527 MHz via MSI Center) and utilizes a triple-fan cooling system with a solid baseplate and metal backplate for efficient thermal management within a 250W power limit. Main pros include its advanced DLSS 4 and fourth-gen ray tracing support for 1440p gaming, a stealthy design without RGB for clean builds, and a relatively slim 2-slot physical profile despite its 325mm length. However, notable cons include its limited 12GB VRAM buffer for 4K textures and a lack of dual-BIOS features compared to premium card tiers.

Technical Specifications of MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X

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%

?

Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

7.1
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X has a technical score of 7.05 points, which is higher than that of 62.3% 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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%

7.1

Overall score

40.0%

7.8

Price

7.3
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.3 points, which is higher than 78.3% 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

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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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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

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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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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

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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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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

250 W
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X has a board power limit of 250 W, which is higher than that of 56.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.2% 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

325 x 121 x 45 mm
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X measures 325x121 x 45 mm, which is more compact than 92.4% of graphics cards.
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

325 mm
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X is 325 mm long, which is longer than 77.1% 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

121 mm
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X is 121 mm tall, which is shorter than 62.5% of graphics cards and equal in height to 2.1% 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

3 slot/s
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X occupies 3 slot/s, which is wider than 69.8% of graphics cards and equal in width to 16.6% 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

922 g
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X weighs 922 g, which is lighter than 59.2% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.2% of graphics cards.
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MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X vs the average graphics card

  • 47.4% faster memory speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).5.0 vs 4.0
  • 2.3% higher boost clock speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,557 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,557 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.2557 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).2.1b vs 1.4a
  • Newer HDMI version
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).2.1b vs 2.1
  • 16 more ROPs
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X has more ROPs than the average graphics card (80 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.80 vs 64
  • 8 °C higher thermal ceiling
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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.
    What it is: Maximum safe junction temperature of the GPU die
    When it matters: When you are evaluating thermal headroom and want to know how close the GPU can run to its official ceiling before throttling behavior becomes a concern.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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.85 °C vs 93 °C
  • 2.3% higher boost clock speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,557 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 16 more ROPs
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X has more ROPs than the average graphics card (80 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 8 more compute units
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X has more compute units than the average graphics card (48 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 28% higher texture rate
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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.
  • 47.4% faster memory speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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.
  • 50% larger L2 cache
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X uses a newer GDDR version than the average graphics card (GDDR7 vs GDDR6).
  • Newer PCIe version
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).
  • 2 newer
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X was released more recently than the average graphics card (2,025 vs 2,023).
  • Newer encoder generation
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X uses a newer encoder generation than the average graphics card (9 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
  • Newer HDMI version
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
  • 8x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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.
  • 8 °C higher thermal ceiling
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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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Memory
Platform & Features
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Power & Cooling
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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.
  • 99.9% fewer transistors
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (31 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • 16.3% higher TDP
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (250 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 1 slot/s wider design
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
  • 39.63 mm longer card length
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X is longer than the average graphics card (325 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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
  • 1 slot/s wider design
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.3 slot/s vs 2 slot/s
  • 39.63 mm longer card length
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X is longer than the average graphics card (325 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X is longer than the average graphics card (325 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.325 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 16.3% higher TDP
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X 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.
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 2.303).1 vs 2.3
  • 99.9% fewer transistors
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (31 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
    What it is: Total number of transistors used in the GPU chip
    When it matters: When you want extra context on overall chip complexity and scale beyond benchmark scores.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (31 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.31 million vs 21900 million
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X?

  • Excellent 1440p performance with frame rates comfortably exceeding 100 FPS in most AAA titles.
  • Superior triple-fan cooling system that maintains low temperatures (typically under 70°C) and operates very quietly.
  • Significant performance boost in supported games through DLSS 4 and Multi-Frame Generation technology.
  • Strong ray tracing performance that generally outperforms competing AMD cards in the same price bracket.
  • High-quality, premium build featuring a sturdy metal backplate and sleek aesthetics.
  • Power-efficient design that works effectively with a standard 650W power supply.

What customers dislike about MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Duke 3X?

  • 12GB of VRAM is considered stingy for the price point and may limit performance in 4K Ultra settings.
  • Relatively marginal 'raw' performance improvement (rasterisation) over the previous generation's RTX 4070 Super.
  • Physical size is substantial, with a length of 325mm that may not fit in more compact PC cases.
  • Value proposition is questioned when compared to 16GB VRAM alternatives from competitors like AMD.
  • Does not always include a physical GPU support bracket in the box despite its weight and potential for sag.

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22/08/2025
MSI Inspire 3X RTX 5070 OCGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. Review en Español (Análisis completo)

The MSI Inspire 3X RTX 5070 OC is a triple-fan graphics card designed for professional and compact ITX builds, measuring 288 mm in length and occupying 2.5 slots. Built on Nvidia’s Blackwell architecture (GB205 chipset), it features 6,144 CUDA cores and a factory boost clock of 2,542 MHz, which reached 2,865 MHz under stock testing. Upgrading from previous generation standards, it...Read more

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