Introduction

The ASUS GeForce RTX 5070 TUF OC is a premium, factory-overclocked variant of NVIDIA's latest performance-segment GPU. Engineered for high-performance gaming, it features a powerful cooling solution, dual BIOS with a quiet mode, and customizable RGB lighting. The TUF series is known for its high-quality components, excellent thermal efficiency, and sleek design, making it a top choice for enthusiasts who want to go beyond the basic designs at MSRP.



The RTX 5070 is a key release in NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, offering high-refresh-rate 1080p gameplay and fully ray-traced 1440p experiences. It introduces Neural Rendering, a technology that integrates AI-generated objects into traditional 3D graphics, enhancing realism. The AI Management Processor (AMP) enables seamless coordination between AI workloads and conventional rendering, improving overall efficiency.

Built on the GB205 GPU, the RTX 5070 features 48 out of 50 active streaming multiprocessors, delivering 6,144 CUDA cores, 192 Tensor cores, 48 RT cores, and 192 texture units. It also includes 80 ROPs, an upgrade from the RTX 4070's 64. The GPU benefits from 48 MB of L2 cache, up from 36 MB in the previous generation. While it retains 12 GB of VRAM, the switch to 28 Gbps GDDR7 memory increases bandwidth by 33%, enhancing performance.

ASUS has equipped the TUF OC with an advanced cooling system, including a large heatsink, a triple-fan design, and a nickel-plated copper baseplate for efficient heat dissipation. The dual BIOS allows users to toggle between performance and quiet modes, providing flexibility based on cooling and noise preferences. The factory overclock ensures higher clock speeds out of the box, maximizing performance.

With its premium design, high-end cooling, and customizable RGB lighting, the ASUS GeForce RTX 5070 TUF OC is an excellent choice for gamers seeking top-tier performance and aesthetics. It ticks at a rated boost clock of 2610 MHz and is priced at $740, which is a $190(!) increase over the NVIDIA MSRP.