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

Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

7.8

Overall score

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

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

Score components:

90.0%

7.8

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.8

Technical Score

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

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

Score components:

44.0%

7.3

Performance

24.0%

7.3

Memory

12.0%

8.7

Power & Cooling

11.0%

10

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.1

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

  • 6.8
    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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    N/A~ £700

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Verdict

The Palit GeForce RTX 5070 GamingPro S is a high-performance graphics card built on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, featuring 12GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus with 6144 CUDA cores. It delivers a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz, supporting PCIe 5.0 and advanced features like DLSS 4 and fourth-gen Ray Tracing cores. Main pros include its efficient TurboFan 4.0 cooling system that ensures quiet operation under load, its compact 2.5-slot design for improved case compatibility, and a weight reduction of over 20% compared to previous GamingPro models. However, its 250W power consumption is higher than its predecessor, and its 12GB VRAM capacity might be a limiting factor for some high-resolution 4K gaming and professional creative tasks.

Technical Specifications of graphics card Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S

Technical Score

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

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

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

7.8
Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S has a technical score of 7.8 points, which is higher than that of 63.1% 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
Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.8

Overall score

40.0%

6.8

Price

7.5
Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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

20,000 points
Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S scores 20,000 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 64.6% of graphics cards and equal to 1.6% 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

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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

28,165 points
Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S scores 28,165 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 65.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.7% 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

14,478 points
Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S scores 14,478 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 54.7% of graphics cards and equal to 2% 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

30.86 TFLOPS
Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S delivers 30.86 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 59.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% 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
Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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
Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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
Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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
Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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
Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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
Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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
Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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
Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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
Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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
Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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
Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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
Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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
Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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
Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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
Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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
Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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

600 W
Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S recommends a 600 W PSU, which is lower than that of 54.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7.9% 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
Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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

331.9 x 127.1 x 49.7 mm
Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S measures 331.9x127.1x 49.7 mm, which is larger than 55.1% of graphics cards and equal in size to 0.4% 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

332 mm
Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S is 332 mm long, which is longer than 85.6% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.5% 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

127.1 mm
Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S is 127.1 mm tall, which is taller than 54.8% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.5% 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
Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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

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Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S vs the average graphics card

  • 22.5% higher base clock speed
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,352 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,352 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.2352 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 47.4% faster memory speed
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).5.0 vs 4.0
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).2.1b vs 1.4a
  • Newer HDMI version
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).2.1b vs 2.1
  • 12x more Infinity Cache
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S has more ROPs than the average graphics card (80 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.80 vs 64
  • 22.5% higher base clock speed
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,352 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
  • 16 more ROPs
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S has more ROPs than the average graphics card (80 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 8 more compute units
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (48 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
  • 26.5% higher texture rate
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S has more AI cores than the average graphics card (192 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
  • 36.9% higher FP32 performance
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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.
  • 4.08x higher INT8 performance
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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.
  • 24.3% higher PassMark score
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (28,165 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
  • 36.3% higher gaming score
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (20,000 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
  • 47.4% faster memory speed
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S uses a newer GDDR version than the average graphics card (GDDR7 vs GDDR6).
  • Newer PCIe version
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).
  • 2 newer
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).
  • Newer encoder generation
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S uses a newer encoder generation than the average graphics card (9 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
  • Newer HDMI version
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
  • 4x higher HDMI bandwidth
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S has a higher DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (80 Gbps vs 20 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 20 Gbps.
  • More NVENC sessions
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S has more concurrent NVENC sessions than the average graphics card (12 vs 8). The average graphics card has 8 concurrent NVENC sessions.
  • 7.7% lower PSU requirement
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (600 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.

Total
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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).
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
  • 16.3% higher TDP
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (250 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 66.7% higher idle power draw
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (20 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
  • 5 °C higher idle temperature
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (42 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
  • No backplate
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • 47 mm longer card length
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S is longer than the average graphics card (332 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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 backplate
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Includes a backplate for protection and heat dissipation
    When it matters: When durability, card stiffness, and basic PCB protection matter more than treating the GPU as a disposable upgrade.

    Importance: LOW

    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • 47 mm longer card length
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S is longer than the average graphics card (332 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S is longer than the average graphics card (332 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.332 mm vs 285 mm
  • 16.3% higher TDP
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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.
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 4.215).1 vs 4.22
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
    What it is: Maximum number of monitors supported per connector type
    When it matters: When you are planning how many screens each connector type can realistically drive.

    Importance: LOW

    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.1 vs 3
  • Narrower decode codec support
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S 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
  • 66.7% higher idle power draw
    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (20 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
    What it is: Power consumption of the graphics card while idle.
    When it matters: When the PC stays on for long hours and background power draw adds up.

    Importance: LOW

    Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (20 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.20 W vs 12 W
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What customers like about Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S?

  • Excellent thermal management with load temperatures typically staying between 60-66°C
  • Quiet operation under typical loads, especially when utilizing the 'Quiet' dual-BIOS mode
  • Strong value for money, often positioned near MSRP compared to more expensive premium brands
  • Impressive overclocking headroom, with some users reaching core clocks near 3.2GHz
  • Sleek industrial design with customizable ARGB lighting and 3D-printable shroud options
  • Effective weight reduction and slim 2.5-slot design improve case compatibility and reduce sag

What customers dislike about Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Gamingpro S?

  • Notable reports of coil whine or 'buzzing' fan noise at specific RPM ranges
  • Plastic backplate on some variants feels less premium than metal alternatives
  • VRAM capacity (12GB on non-Ti) may be a bottleneck for 4K gaming with Ray Tracing in future titles
  • Does not include an anti-sag support bracket in the retail packaging
  • Incremental performance gains over previous-gen equivalents (4070 Super) unless DLSS 4 is utilized

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