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MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Shadow 3X OC Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£840VRAM:16 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):300 W

MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Shadow 3X OC Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Shadow 3X OC
9.1/10

Overall score

Score
9.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
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When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.
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Score components

90%

9.1

Technical score

10%

9.2

User score

▲Better than 89% of graphics cards
8.2

Value for money

Value for money
8.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
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Score components

70%

9.1

Overall score

30%

6.1

Price

★Better than 96%
9.1

Technical score

Technical score
9.1/ 10
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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.
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Score components

44%

8.9

Performance

24%

9.6

Memory

12%

8.0

Power & Cooling

11%

9.9

Platform & Features

5%

7.5

Design

4%

10

Connectivity & Media

▲Better than 86%
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 10
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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.
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Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

9.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 88%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Shadow 3X OC

Technical score
Technical score
9.1/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components:

44%

8.9

Performance

24%

9.6

Memory

12%

8.0

Power & Cooling

11%

9.9

Platform & Features

5%

7.5

Design

4%

10

Connectivity & Media

9.1
User score
User score
9.2/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

9.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.2
Popularity
Popularity
9.2/ 10
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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.
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Popularity:
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Shadow 3X OC has a popularity score of 9.2 points, which is higher than that of 86% of products in this category.
9.2
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

9.1

Overall score

30%

6.1

Price

8.2
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
27,384 points
This graphics card scores 27,384 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 81.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
19,038 points
This graphics card scores 19,038 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 83.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
32,435 points
This graphics card scores 32,435 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 79.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
18,056 points
This graphics card scores 18,056 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 68.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.9% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
44.48 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 44.48 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 74.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.6% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
16 GB
This graphics card has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 61.5% of graphics cards and equal to 28.6% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR7
GDDR version
GDDR7
This graphics card uses GDDR7 memory, which is newer than on 79.4% of graphics cards and equal to 20.6% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
256 bit
This graphics card uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.9% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
896 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 896 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 82.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.9% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
5
This graphics card supports PCIe 5, which is newer than on 74.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.6% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card 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
1.4
This graphics card 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
4.6
This graphics card 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
4
This graphics card 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
7680x4320
This graphics card 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
3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
2.1b
This graphics card 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
80 Gbps
This graphics card 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)
300 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 300 W, which is higher than that of 71.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.4% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
320 W
This graphics card draws 320 W under peak load, which is higher than 76.3% of graphics cards and equal to 5.1% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
750 W
This graphics card recommends a 750 W PSU, which is higher than that of 64.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 17.1% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
300 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 300 W, which is higher than that of 67.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 5.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
300 W
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Size
303x 121x 49 mm
This graphics card 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
303 mm
This graphics card is 303 mm long, which is longer than 60.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.3% of graphics cards.
Height
121 mm
This graphics card 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
2.5 slot/s
This graphics card 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
994 g
This graphics card weighs 994 g, which is lighter than 55.9% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Shadow 3X OC vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • 2x higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (896 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    896 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 30 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (70 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    70 vs 40
  • 30 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (70 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    70 vs 40
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    16 GB vs 12 GB
  • 47.4% faster memory speed
    This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (28000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    28,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 96 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (280 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    280 vs 184
  • 80.1% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (686.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    686.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 32 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    96 vs 64
  • 14.9% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 10
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    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.
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    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Shadow 3X OC
    the average graphics card
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Shadow 3X OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.20 vs 8.000).
    9.2 vs 8
  • 13.6% better value for money
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Shadow 3X OC has better value for money than the average graphics card (8.17 vs 7.2).
    8.17 vs 7.2
  • 2.18x more popular
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Shadow 3X OC is more popular than the average graphics card (9.18 vs 4.2).
    9.18 vs 4.22
  • 30 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (70 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    70 vs 40
  • 30 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (70 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    70 vs 40
  • 80.1% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (686.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    686.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 96 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (280 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    280 vs 184
  • 32 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    96 vs 64
  • 19.5% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2295 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    2,295 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 136 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (280 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    280 vs 144
  • 97.1% higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (44.5 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    44.48 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 46% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (238.3 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    238.3 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 2.08x higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (19038 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
    19,038 points vs 9,166 points
  • 86.6% higher gaming score
    This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (27384 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
    27,384 points vs 14,678.5 points
  • 43.2% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (32435 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    32,435 points vs 22,653 points
  • 2x higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (896 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    896 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    16 GB vs 12 GB
  • 47.4% faster memory speed
    This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (28000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    28,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 2x larger L2 cache
    This graphics card has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (48 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    48 MB vs 24 MB
  • 12x more Infinity Cache
    This graphics card 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
  • Newer GDDR version
    This graphics card uses a newer GDDR version than the average graphics card (GDDR7 vs GDDR6).
    GDDR7 vs GDDR6
  • Newer PCIe version
    This graphics card supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4).
    5.0 vs 4.0
  • 2 newer
    This graphics card was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).
    February 2025
    2,025 vs 2,023
  • Newer encoder generation
    This graphics card uses a newer encoder generation than the average graphics card (9 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    9 vs 8
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
    2.1b vs 1.4a
  • Newer HDMI version
    This graphics card supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
    2.1b vs 2.1
  • 4x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card 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.
    80 Gbps vs 20 Gbps
  • More NVENC sessions
    This graphics card has more concurrent NVENC sessions than the average graphics card (12 vs 8). The average graphics card has 8 concurrent NVENC sessions.
    12 vs 8
  • 7 °C higher thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (88 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    88 °C vs 95 °C
  • More compact card size
    This graphics card is more compact than the average graphics card (303x121 x 49 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127 x 52 mm.
    303x121 x 49 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 39.5% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (300 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    300 W vs 215 W
  • No XeSS support
    This graphics card does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 15.4% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (750 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    750 W vs 650 W
  • 93.2% smaller L1 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (8.8 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
    8.75 vs 128
  • 33.3% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (300 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    300 W vs 225 W
  • 58.5% more expensive
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Shadow 3X OC is more expensive than the average graphics card (£840 vs £530).
    £840 vs £530
  • 18 mm longer card length
    This graphics card 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
  • 58.5% more expensive
    MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Shadow 3X OC is more expensive than the average graphics card (£840 vs £530).
    £840 vs £530
  • 0.3% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2497 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    2,497 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 93.2% smaller L1 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (8.8 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
    8.75 vs 128
  • No XeSS support
    This graphics card does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Narrower decode codec support
    This graphics card 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
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 39.5% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (300 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    300 W vs 215 W
  • 15.4% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (750 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    750 W vs 650 W
  • 33.3% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (300 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    300 W vs 225 W
  • 45.5% higher peak power draw
    This graphics card has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (320 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    320 W vs 220 W
  • 8 °C higher idle temperature
    This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (45 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    45 °C vs 37 °C
  • 4.6 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (40 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    40 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 18 mm longer card length
    This graphics card 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

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Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Shadow 3X OC

  • Excellent 1440p and solid 4K gaming performance, often matching or exceeding the RTX 4080 Super in rasterisation
  • Support for DLSS 4 and Multi-Frame Generation, providing massive frame rate boosts in supported titles
  • Relatively compact dual-slot design for a triple-fan card, making it suitable for SFF (Small Form Factor) builds
  • Responds very well to undervolting, which significantly reduces noise and power consumption without major performance loss
  • Features 16GB of high-speed GDDR7 memory, offering a significant upgrade in bandwidth over previous generations
  • Competitive pricing, often available at or near the NVIDIA MSRP ($749)

What we don't like about MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Shadow 3X OC

  • Stock fan curve is considered loud, often spinning over 2500 RPM and producing significant noise under heavy load
  • Basic cooling solution with only 3 heat pipes and a plastic backplate, which can lead to higher temperatures than premium models
  • Lacks premium aesthetics such as RGB lighting or a full metal shroud, featuring an all-black plastic design
  • Power consumption peaks around 300W–337W, requiring a robust 700W–750W power supply
  • Performance gains over the previous RTX 4070 Ti Super are modest (approx. 10–20%) for users not utilizing DLSS 4 features

Verdict

The MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Shadow 3X OC is a high-performance graphics card built on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, featuring 8,960 CUDA cores and a factory-overclocked boost clock of 2,482 MHz (up to 2,497 MHz via MSI Center). It is equipped with 16GB of next-generation GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing an expansive 896 GB/s bandwidth for smooth 4K and high-refresh 1440p gaming. Key characteristics include a triple-fan TORX 5.0 thermal design for enhanced airflow, a reinforcing flow-through backplate, and support for advanced features like DLSS 4 and fourth-gen Ray Tracing cores. Main pros include its substantial VRAM capacity, efficient thermal management with Zero Frozr silent mode, and SFF-ready compatibility despite its triple-fan array. However, some users have noted significant fan noise under heavy 300W loads and the lack of integrated RGB lighting as potential drawbacks.

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