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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£740
  • Avg. price in US: ~$640
  • VRAM: 12 GB
  • Memory bus width: 192 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 250 W

MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X 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.

7.9

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%

7.9

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.9

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%

7.3

Memory

12.0%

8.8

Power & Cooling

11.0%

10

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.2

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

  • 6.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    6.2

    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%

    6.2

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.9
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    6.2

    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%

    6.2

    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%

    6.2

    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 MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X is a performance-oriented graphics card featuring 12GB of high-speed GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit interface and 6,144 CUDA cores, built on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture with support for DLSS 4 and ray tracing. Its cooling system utilizes a triple-fan setup with TORX Fan 5.0 technology, square-shaped core heat pipes, and a nickel-plated copper baseplate for efficient heat dissipation, while its minimal, all-black aesthetic lacks RGB lighting for a stealthy look. Main pros include its advanced AI capabilities, high 28 Gbps memory speed, and a reinforcing backplate with airflow vents; however, some users have reported higher noise levels under heavy loads, and the card's 303mm length may require significant space in smaller chassis.

Technical Specifications of graphics card MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X

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

7.9
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X has a technical score of 7.9 points, which is higher than that of 66.3% 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 Shadow 3X 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%

7.9

Overall score

40.0%

6.6

Price

7.5
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.5 points, which is higher than 64.3% 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

23,684 points
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X scores 23,684 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 74.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% 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

14,437 points
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X scores 14,437 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 69.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% 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

28,920 points
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X scores 28,920 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 68.2% 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

14,712 points
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X scores 14,712 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 59.2% 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

31.24 TFLOPS
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X delivers 31.24 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 61.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X 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

303 x 121 x 49 mm
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X measures 303x121x 49 mm, which is more compact than 54.7% of graphics cards and equal in size to 1.7% 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

303 mm
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X is 303 mm long, which is longer than 60.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.3% 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 Shadow 3X is 121 mm tall, which is shorter than 56.8% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.9% 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

2.5 slot/s
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X occupies 2.5 slot/s, which is slimmer than 36.3% of graphics cards and equal in width to 14.7% 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

982 g
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X weighs 982 g, which is lighter than 56.7% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.2% of graphics cards.
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MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X vs the average graphics card

  • 32.4% higher base clock speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,542 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,542 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.2542 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 47.4% faster memory speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 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 Shadow 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 Shadow 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 Shadow 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 Shadow 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 Shadow 3X supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).5.0 vs 4.0
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 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 Shadow 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 Shadow 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 Shadow 3X supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).2.1b vs 2.1
  • 12x more Infinity Cache
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (48 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
    What it is: Size of the L3 or Infinity Cache memory
    When it matters: When you want to know whether extra on-chip cache may help the card avoid VRAM bottlenecks in modern high-resolution games.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (48 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.48 MB vs 4 MB
  • 16 more ROPs
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 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 Shadow 3X has more ROPs than the average graphics card (80 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.80 vs 64
  • 32.4% higher base clock speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,542 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
  • 16 more ROPs
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 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 Shadow 3X has more compute units than the average graphics card (48 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 23.2% higher pixel rate
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (201 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
  • 8 more ray tracing cores
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (48 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
  • 61.4% higher gaming score
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (23,684 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
  • 26.5% higher texture rate
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (482.3 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
  • 48 more AI cores
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X has more AI cores than the average graphics card (192 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
  • 36.8% higher FP32 performance
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X 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.
  • 57.5% higher ray tracing score
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (14,437 points vs 9,166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,166 points.
  • 27.7% higher PassMark score
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (28,920 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
  • 4.08x higher INT8 performance
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X has a higher INT8 performance than the average graphics card (988 TOPS vs 242 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 242 TOPS.
  • 47.4% faster memory speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 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 Shadow 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.
  • 2x larger L2 cache
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (48 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
  • 12x more Infinity Cache
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (48 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
  • Newer GDDR version
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X uses a newer GDDR version than the average graphics card (GDDR7 vs GDDR6).
  • Newer PCIe version
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).
  • 2 newer
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).
  • Newer encoder generation
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 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 Shadow 3X supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
  • Newer HDMI version
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
  • 4x higher HDMI bandwidth
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X has a higher HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 12 Gbps.
  • 4x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X 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.
  • 10 °C higher thermal ceiling
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (85 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
  • More compact card size
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X is more compact than the average graphics card (303x121x 49 mm vs 285x127x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127x 52 mm.

Total
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 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.
  • Narrower decode codec support
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
  • 16.3% higher TDP
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 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.
  • No RGB lighting
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 18 mm longer card length
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X is longer than the average graphics card (303 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 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 Shadow 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
  • No RGB lighting
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Includes customizable RGB lighting effects
    When it matters: When the GPU is part of a windowed build with synchronized lighting.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 16.3% higher TDP
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 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 Shadow 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
  • 4.22x less popular
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X 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.
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 4.215).1 vs 4.22
  • 18 mm longer card length
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X is longer than the average graphics card (303 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X is longer than the average graphics card (303 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.303 mm vs 285 mm
  • Narrower decode codec support
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
    What it is: Supported hardware video decoding formats
    When it matters: When your playback workflow depends on broad hardware video decode support.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1
  • 39.6% more expensive
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X is more expensive than the average graphics card (£740 vs £530).
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X is more expensive than the average graphics card (£740 vs £530).£740 vs £530
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What customers like about MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X?

  • Efficient cooling performance, with many users reporting temperatures remaining under 70°C even under heavy loads.
  • Strong performance for 1440p and 4K gaming, especially with the use of DLSS 4 and Frame Generation.
  • Clean, all-black aesthetic without excessive RGB, making it a good fit for stealth or professional builds.
  • Typically one of the more affordable RTX 5070 models, often priced at or near MSRP.
  • Reasonable power efficiency; can run on a 650W power supply, unlike higher-tier 50-series cards.
  • Compact and lightweight design compared to other triple-fan models, reducing the need for heavy GPU support brackets.

What customers dislike about MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X?

  • High fan noise at default settings, with speeds often exceeding 2400 RPM under heavy load.
  • Basic build materials, featuring a plastic backplate and shroud that some users feel look less premium.
  • Noisy operation during high-load gaming unless manually undervolted or adjusted with a custom fan curve.
  • The included GPU support stand can sometimes push into the fan shroud if not positioned perfectly.
  • Limited overclocking potential due to a locked power limit on this specific entry-level model.

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20/02/2025
Summary of the review
Drei (zu teure) Modelle der GeForce RTX 5070 Ti im Test
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