Who is the NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070 for?
Budget-tier graphics card. The 63.9 score sits in C-tier (58–67) — the formula flags meaningful weaknesses against premium peers.
Reasonable if cost is the deciding factor and the spec weaknesses don’t matter for your use. Check the spec table carefully before buying.
Mars Score is computed from 15 measured specs against the transparent formula for the graphics cards category. No editorial picks, no paid placement.
NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070: advantages & disadvantages
Measured against every graphics cards we track, here is where the NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070 gives ground.
No spec lands in the top quartile of the category normalization window. Strengths sit in untracked specs (build quality, ecosystem, etc.) rather than weighted axes.
- ▼CUDA / Stream cores: 6144 — below the typical graphics cards.
- ▼VRAM: 12 GB — below the typical graphics cards.
Pros are specs scoring ≥75% of the category normalization range. Cons are ≤35%. Derived from the Mars Score formula — no hand-curated lists.
At a glance
- VRAM
- 12GB
- CUDA / Stream cores
- 6144
- Boost clock
- 2512MHz
- TDP
- 250W
All specifications
Core
- Chipset
- GB205
- Base clock?
- 2325 MHz
- Boost clock?
- 2512 MHz
Power & Form
- Recommended PSU?
- 650 W
- Length
- 267 mm
- Slot size
- 2-slot
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How NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070 fits the Graphics Cards field
NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070 is listed in the Graphics Cards catalog with a Mars Score of 63.9. It currently ranks 16 of 24 products in this category by Mars Score.This page is most useful when you match the product's strongest measurable specifications to your own workload instead of treating one number as a universal recommendation.
Key specifications to check
- VRAM
- 12 GB
- CUDA / Stream cores
- 6144
- Boost clock
- 2512 MHz
- TDP
- 250 W
Values are shown exactly as stored in the current catalog. A dash means the value is not available; it is not a zero and is not treated as a win or loss.
Who should consider it?
Start with the priorities represented by vram, cuda / stream cores, boost clock. Buyers who value those dimensions should compare this product against the closest same-category alternatives below, then verify regional pricing, warranty, and configuration before purchase.
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Frequently asked
What is the Mars Score for NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070?+
NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070 scores 63.9 on the transparent Mars Score formula for graphics cards, computed from its published specs against the category's weighted normalization.
What category does NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070 belong to?+
NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070 is a NVIDIA graphics card catalogued in the Graphics Cards category.
When was NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070 released?+
NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070 was released on 2025-03-05.
What is the vram of NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070?+
NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070 has a vram of 12 GB.
What is the cuda / stream cores of NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070?+
NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070 has a cuda / stream cores of 6144.
What is the boost clock of NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070?+
NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070 has a boost clock of 2512 MHz.