If you've been eagerly awaiting the return of one of the more budget-friendly Blackwell cards, your patience has paid off. Amazon is currently offering the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC 12GB Graphics Card exclusively to Amazon Prime members at the list price of $609.99, with the added benefit of free shipping. This GPU is perfect for gamers looking to achieve high frame rates at up to 1440p resolution, and it supports the cutting-edge DLSS 4 technology. Plus, for a limited time, buyers will receive a free voucher for the upcoming game, Doom: The Dark Ages, with their purchase.
It's worth noting that the suggested launch price for a GeForce RTX 5070 card is $549.99. While there are models available at this price, they are notoriously difficult to find in stock. The Windforce OC model is priced higher due to its overclocked performance. Currently, this is the best price you can find for a standalone RTX 5070 GPU. According to Tom's Hardware, Nvidia is planning to increase GPU prices by 10%-15% in the near future, making this deal even more attractive.
$609.99 at Amazon
Compared to the previous generation, the RTX 5070 offers performance on par with the RTX 4070 Super. Although we were hoping for a more significant leap in raw performance, the RTX 4070 Super was already a stellar choice for 1080p and 1440p gaming, launching at $599.99, just $10 less than this Gigabyte 5070 model. However, finding an RTX 4070 Super at this price is nearly impossible now. The RTX 5070 excels in games that support DLSS 4 and multi-frame generation, making it a more future-proof option with potential for further improvements through driver optimizations.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Review by Jacqueline Thomas
"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 delivers on its promise to provide high frame rates at 1440p. However, it doesn't outperform the RTX 4070 Super or other cards in its price range significantly. The inclusion of Multi Frame Generation is a plus for users with high-refresh monitors, but it alone may not justify an upgrade."
$837.98 at Walmart
If your gaming ambitions extend to 4K, the RTX 5070 might struggle to keep up. In this case, consider upgrading to the RTX 5070 Ti. This card matches the performance of the RTX 4080 Super and includes the benefits of DLSS 4 multi-frame generation. Walmart currently offers a Zotac model for $837.98, with Newegg as the marketplace vendor.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Review by Jacqueline Thomas
"For the price, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti stands out as the top choice for 4K gaming. It significantly outpaces its predecessor and, with DLSS 4 and multi-frame generation, promises long-term relevance."