PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan Review | 118 Data compared

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£540
  • Avg. price in US: ~$650
  • VRAM: 12 GB
  • Memory bus width: 192 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 250 W

PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

7.2

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%

7.2

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.2

Technical Score

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

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

Score components:

44.0%

6.8

Performance

24.0%

6.1

Memory

12.0%

7.6

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.9

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.1

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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 5.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    6.1

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    4.9

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.4
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    6.1

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.9
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    6.1

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    10.0%

    4.9

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.5
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    6.1

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    15.0%

    4.9

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.3
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    6.1

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    4.9

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan is a high-performance graphics card built on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, featuring 6,144 CUDA cores and 12GB of advanced GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit interface with speeds reaching 28 Gbps. It operates at a base clock of 2325 MHz with a boost clock of up to 2587 MHz, supporting PCIe 5.0 and DLSS 4 for superior frame generation and AI-accelerated performance in gaming and creative tasks. Its triple-fan cooling system and metal backplate provide excellent thermal management, keeping temperatures stable around 60°C while maintaining impressively quiet operation even under heavy 1440p workloads. Main advantages include its high power efficiency, competitive MSRP pricing, and robust build quality. However, some users note its large 300mm length may not fit in smaller cases, and the aesthetic design is often described as simple or 'boring' compared to flashier competitor models.

Technical Specifications of PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan

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

7.2
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan has a technical score of 7.21 points, which is higher than that of 65.5% 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
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan 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%

7.2

Overall score

40.0%

7.7

Price

7.3
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan 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

30.84 TFLOPS
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan delivers 30.84 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 58.6% 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
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan 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
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan 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
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan 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
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan 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
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan 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
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan 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
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan 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
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan 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
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan 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
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan 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

20 Gbps
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan supports DisplayPort link rates up to 20 Gbps, which is faster than on 53% of graphics cards and equal to 3.4% 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
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan has a TDP of 250 W, which is higher than that of 58.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.1% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

250 W
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan draws 250 W under peak load, which is higher than 58.1% of graphics cards and equal to 5.3% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

650 W
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan 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
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan 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

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

299.5 mm
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan is 299.5 mm long, which is longer than 56.3% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.1% 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

120 mm
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan is 120 mm tall, which is shorter than 65.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 6.5% 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

2.4 slot/s
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan occupies 2.4 slot/s, which is wider than 52.7% of graphics cards and equal in width to 0.2% 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

1,000 g
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan weighs 1000 g, which is heavier than 50.3% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 1.2% of graphics cards.
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PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan vs the average graphics card

  • 21.1% higher base clock speed
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,325 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,325 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.2325 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 47.4% faster memory speed
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan 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

    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan 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
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan 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

    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan 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
  • 20% smaller process node
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan has a lower process node than the average graphics card (4 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan has a lower process node than the average graphics card (4 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.4 nm vs 5 nm
  • Newer PCIe version
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan 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

    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).5.0 vs 4.0
  • Supports ECC memory
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports error-correcting code memory for higher reliability
    When it matters: When stability and error correction matter more than pure gaming value.

    Importance: LOW

    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan 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

    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).2.1b vs 1.4a
  • Newer HDMI version
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan 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

    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).2.1b vs 2.1
  • 21.1% higher base clock speed
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,325 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 16 more ROPs
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan has more ROPs than the average graphics card (80 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 8 more compute units
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan has more compute units than the average graphics card (48 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 27.9% higher texture rate
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (481.9 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
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan 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.
  • 34.9% higher FP32 performance
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (30.8 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 47.4% faster memory speed
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan 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
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (672 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • Supports ECC memory
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 50% larger L2 cache
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan 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
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan uses a newer GDDR version than the average graphics card (GDDR7 vs GDDR6).
  • 20% smaller process node
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan has a lower process node than the average graphics card (4 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • Newer PCIe version
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).
  • 2 newer
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan was released more recently than the average graphics card (2,025 vs 2,023).
  • Newer encoder generation
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan uses a newer encoder generation than the average graphics card (9 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
  • Newer HDMI version
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
  • 8 °C higher thermal ceiling
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan 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.
  • 7 mm lower card height
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan is shorter than the average graphics card (120 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan 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.
  • 98.4% slower VRAM clock
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (28 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 2 fewer GPUs supported
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan supports fewer GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (0 vs 2). The average graphics card supports 2 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
  • 16.3% higher TDP
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (250 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 12 °C higher idle temperature
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (50 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
  • 0.4 slot/s wider design
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.4 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
  • 14.13 mm longer card length
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan is longer than the average graphics card (299.5 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan 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

    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan 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
  • 98.4% slower VRAM clock
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (28 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
    When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.

    Importance: LOW

    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (28 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.28 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 0.4 slot/s wider design
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.4 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

    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.4 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.2.4 slot/s vs 2 slot/s
  • 16.3% higher TDP
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan 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

    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan 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
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan 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.
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 2.303).1 vs 2.3
  • 2 fewer GPUs supported
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan supports fewer GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (0 vs 2). The average graphics card supports 2 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    What it is: Maximum number of GPUs supported in a multi-GPU setup
    When it matters: When you are planning a rendering or compute setup with more than one card.

    Importance: LOW

    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan supports fewer GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (0 vs 2). The average graphics card supports 2 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.0 vs 2
  • 12 °C higher idle temperature
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (50 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
    What it is: GPU temperature measured while the graphics card is idle.
    When it matters: When the system stays on for long periods and you care whether the card runs cool and relaxed outside of gaming sessions.

    Importance: LOW

    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (50 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.50 °C vs 38 °C
  • 14.13 mm longer card length
    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan is longer than the average graphics card (299.5 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

    PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan is longer than the average graphics card (299.5 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.299.5 mm vs 285.37 mm

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What customers like about PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan?

  • Excellent 1440p performance and capable 4K gaming in many modern titles
  • Highly efficient triple-fan cooling system that keeps temperatures typically between 55°C and 65°C
  • Quiet operation with barely audible fans even under load
  • Solid build quality featuring a sturdy metal backplate for added rigidity
  • Great value proposition when found at its MSRP ($549) compared to more expensive board partners
  • Improved power efficiency, drawing significantly less power (sub-170W undervolted) than previous-gen high-end cards
  • Access to the latest NVIDIA technologies including DLSS 4 and advanced Ray Tracing

What customers dislike about PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Triple Fan?

  • The 12GB VRAM is viewed as a potential bottleneck for future-proofing and high-end 4K gaming
  • Minimal raw performance gains over the previous-generation RTX 4070 Super in native rasterisation
  • Occasional reports of coil whine or fan buzzing, though this varies between individual units
  • The physical design is described by some as 'boring' or having a plastic shroud that feels somewhat cheap
  • No dual BIOS feature for switching between silent and performance modes
  • Relatively large 3-slot footprint might not fit in smaller cases

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rockpapershotgun.com
07/03/2025

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 provides a generational upgrade that relies heavily on AI-driven technology rather than raw hardware performance. On the positive side, it serves as a capable graphics card for both 1440p and entry-level 4K gaming, comfortably running most Ultra-quality games above 60fps without upscaling. It introduces an upgrade to 12GB of fast GDDR7 VRAM, which...Read more

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techpowerup.com
23/01/2026

The PNY GeForce RTX 5070 is analyzed as an efficient 1440p gaming card featuring superior thermal management, quiet operation, and strong rasterization performance alongside DLSS 4 Frame Generation support. Key advantages include low power consumption and high energy efficiency compared to previous generations, offering a robust gaming experience. Conversely, the review notes the 12...Read more

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tweakers.net
29/08/2025

The GeForce RTX 5070 has experienced recent retail price drops in the Dutch market, falling from its launch price of €654 down to around €550, which has slightly improved its price-to-performance ratio in a sparse mid-range market. Built on Nvidia's Blackwell architecture (GB205 GPU) with 12GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit or 192-bit bus, the card delivers stable 1440p gaming...Read more

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