RTX 5070 vs RTX 5070 Ti: We Tested Both

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Uzair Qureshi

At Tech4Gamers, I proudly wear the title of Comparisons Specialist. Focused on CPUs and GPUs, I bring forth a wealth of hands-on experience and a keen eye for detail to provide our audience with the latest insights and analyses.

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Architectural Differences

1. Process Nodes: Both the RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti are built on Nvidia’s Blackwell architecture, utilizing TSMC’s advanced 5nm process node.
2. Clock Speeds: The RTX 5070 Ti has a slightly lower boost clock of 2452 MHz compared to the RTX 5070’s 2512 MHz, but both share the same base frequency of 2295 MHz.
3. VRAM: The RTX 5070 Ti comes with 16GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, while the RTX 5070 comes with 12GB of memory coupled with a 192-bit memory bus.
4. TDP: The RTX 5070 Ti has a rated TDP of 300W, whereas the RTX 5070 consumes slightly less power with a 250W TDP.
5. Supported Technologies: Both GPUs feature DLSS 4 multi-frame generation, improved ray tracing cores, neural rendering, and Nvidia Reflex 2.0 for reduced input latency.

After its release, the RTX 5070 has caught attention thanks to its competitive pricing. The big question is whether the RTX 5070 can be more than just a budget-friendly option—can it deliver performance that’s actually worth praising? Let’s dive into how it stacks up in this RTX 5070 vs RTX 5070 Ti comparison.

Gaming Benchmarks – 2160p

NVIDIA claims the RTX 5070 can match flagship-level performance, and gamers are eager to see if that holds up. To test this, we pitted the RTX 5070 against its Ti variant, the RTX 5070 Ti, at max settings and 4K resolution on a test bench with the following specs:

Recommended Test Bench

• CPU – AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
• Mobo – MSI MPG X670E Carbon WiFi 
• RAM – G. Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6400 CL30
• CPU Cooler – Xigmatek Aurora 360mm Cooler
• Storage – XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE 2TB NVMe SSD
• Power Supply – Corsair HX1200i Platinum
• Operating System – Windows 11

Black Myth: Wukong

• Averaging 34 FPS, the RTX 5070 Ti delivered a massive 41.7% boost over the RTX 5070’s 24 FPS, making it the clear winner for this visually demanding title.
• When it comes to 1% lows, the RTX 5070 Ti hit 31 FPS, a huge 55.0% jump over the RTX 5070’s 20 FPS, ensuring smoother gameplay during intense moments.

Red Dead Redemption 2

• The RTX 5070 Ti’s 96 FPS average gave it a strong 24.7% lead over the RTX 5070’s 77 FPS, showcasing its ability to handle open-world games with ease.
• For 1% lows, the RTX 5070 Ti reached 84 FPS, outperforming the RTX 5070’s 68 FPS by 23.5%, resulting in fewer stutters overall.

Cyberpunk 2077

• In Cyberpunk 2077, the RTX 5070 Ti pulled ahead with an average of 59 FPS, 20.4% faster than the RTX 5070’s 49 FPS, proving its strength in graphically intensive games.
• The 1% lows saw the RTX 5070 Ti drop to 46 FPS, a 17.9% improvement over the RTX 5070’s 39 FPS, offering smoother performance during chaotic gameplay.

Starfield

• In Starfield too, the RTX 5070 Ti’s nice framerate of 69 FPS put it 27.8% ahead of the RTX 5070’s 54 FPS, making it the better choice here as well.
• In 1% lows, the RTX 5070 Ti held 55 FPS, a 30.9% advantage over the RTX 5070’s 42 FPS, ensuring a more consistent experience in demanding areas.

F1 24

• With an average of 129 FPS, the RTX 5070 Ti took a big 31.6% lead over the RTX 5070’s 98 FPS, making it the top pick for high-speed racing action.
• The 1% lows too mirrored this trend, with the RTX 5070 Ti hitting 115 FPS, outperforming the RTX 5070’s 85 FPS by 35.3%, delivering a more stable rate in those minimum frames.

Alan Wake II

• The RTX 5070 Ti’s 54 FPS average marked a 31.7% gain over the RTX 5070’s 41 FPS, making it the better option for this visually stunning horror title.
• For 1% lows, the RTX 5070 Ti maintained 45 FPS, a 25% improvement over the RTX 5070’s 36 FPS, ensuring much fewer frame drops during tense moments.

Dying Light 2

• The same was seen in Dying Light 2, as the RTX 5070 Ti’s 71 FPS average represented a 34.% jump from the RTX 5070’s inferior 53 FPS.
• In 1% lows, the RTX 5070 Ti held 62 FPS, a 26.5% headway over the RTX 5070’s 49 FPS, keeping gameplay fluid during these minor frames.

Returnal

• Averaging 87 FPS, the RTX 5070 Ti held a 27.9% lead over the RTX 5070’s 68 FPS, making it the better choice for this fast-paced roguelike shooter.
• The 1% lows saw the RTX 5070 Ti reach 63 FPS, a 23.5% advantage over the RTX 5070’s 51 FPS, ensuring a more stable experience throughout.

Productivity Benchmarks

Adobe Premiere Pro

• On Adobe Premiere Pro, the RTX 5070 Ti had a minor lead over the RTX 5070, scoring 13,580 points compared to the RTX 5070’s 13,320 in PugetBench, translating to a slight 2% improvement in video editing tasks.

UL Procyon (AI Image Generation)

• When it came to AI-powered image generation, the RTX 5070 Ti outperformed its non-Ti counterpart with a score of 3,880, a 32% increase over the RTX 5070’s 2,940 points. 

Blender (Barbershop Render)

• In Blender’s Barbershop benchmark, the RTX 5070 Ti completed the render in just 49 seconds, making it 18.3% faster than the RTX 5070, which took 60 seconds to complete the same task.
  

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Average Framerate

In our testing across eight games, the RTX 5070 Ti consistently outperformed the RTX 5070 by an average of a decent 25.4%. Black Myth: Wukong showed the most significant lead of 42% out of all,  making the RTX 5070 Ti a much more viable option for 4K gaming in demanding titles.

1% Lows

When looking at minimum framerates, the RTX 5070 Ti held a strong advantage, averaging 24.9% higher 1% lows than the RTX 5070. The largest gap was again observed in Black Myth: Wukong, where the RTX 5070 Ti provided a 55% improvement over its non-Ti variant.

Productivity

The RTX 5070 Ti also proved superior in productivity workloads, averaging a 7.5% lead over the RTX 5070. This made it notably better for rendering and AI-based workloads, making the Ti variant a more reliable choice for productivity workloads.

Average Power Consumption

It is clear that the RTX 5070 Ti, on average, consumes about 17% more power than the standard RTX 5070 under the same conditions. This difference aligns with the expectations though, as the RTX 5070 has a lower TDP and is notably worse off in terms of performance.

Pricing And Availability

As with all of NVIDIA’s recent releases, the MSRP is more of a suggestion than a hard rule. Even at its current price, the RTX 5070 comes in at almost 45% cheaper than its Ti variant—and for all the right reasons.

Final Verdict—What We Recommend?

RTX 5070: The RTX 5070 doesn’t quite match NVIDIA’s hype and lags behind cards like the RTX 4070s in raw performance. Of course, it’s a thrifty choice, but its prices have already climbed past its MSRP a week into its release.

RTX 5070 Ti: The Ti variant, however, delivers more promising performance, making it more or less a solid choice for 4K gaming and AI-focused productivity workloads, while its improved ray tracing adds to its appeal in NVIDIA’s new lineup.

While both cards fell short of our expectations, it’s clear the RTX 5070 Ti offers a noticeably better performance edge that the RTX 5070 can’t match, making the Ti variant the far better option in this comparison.

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Uzair Qureshi

[Comparisons Specialist]

I’m a passionate computer hardware expert specializing in CPUs and GPUs. With a lifelong curiosity for hardware and extensive hands-on experience, I provide valuable insights, practical advice, and in-depth analysis on these components. Engaging with the hardware community, I exchange knowledge and stay at the forefront of technological advancements.

Get In Touch: uzair@tech4gamers.com