Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5070

Name: Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5070
Brand: Asus
SKU: 39750

Manufacturer: Asus

The Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5070 is a desktop graphics card based on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm process node with 31,100 million transistors. It operates at a base clock of 2325 MHz and reaches a boosted frequency of 2512 MHz, while its 6144 shading units and 192 texture mapping units contribute to a texture rate of 482.3 GTexels/s and a floating-point throughput of 30.87 TFLOPS.

The card is equipped with 12GB of GDDR7 memory running at an effective speed of 28,000 MHz over a 192-bit bus, delivering up to 672 GB/s of memory bandwidth. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, OpenCL 3, ray tracing, and DLSS, and can drive up to four displays simultaneously through its single HDMI 2.1b port and three DisplayPort outputs. With a rated TDP of 250W and dimensions of 306 mm by 126 mm, it also includes Intel Resizable BAR support and ECC memory compatibility.

Pros

Supports up to four simultaneous displays through three DisplayPort outputs and one HDMI 2.1b port
12GB of GDDR7 memory with a 672 GB/s bandwidth ceiling suits memory-intensive rendering and content workloads
Ray tracing and DLSS support are both present, enabling hardware-accelerated lighting and upscaling
ECC memory support adds data integrity for compute-oriented tasks
Built on a 5 nm process with 31,100 million transistors, reflecting a high transistor density for its die
Intel Resizable BAR support allows the CPU to access the full GPU memory pool, which can improve frame delivery in compatible systems

Cons

The 192-bit memory bus is narrower than what some cards in this segment offer, which limits maximum memory bandwidth scaling
No USB-C video output is available, which may be a limitation for users with USB-C monitors or displays
Air-water cooling is not supported, restricting cooling options to standard air solutions only
No RGB lighting for users who prefer a visually coordinated system build
A 250W TDP places moderate demands on system power delivery and case airflow

Who is this for?

This card is well-suited to users running ray tracing and DLSS-enabled titles, where its hardware support for both features allows for more demanding rendering settings without relying solely on raw rasterization. The 12GB of GDDR7 memory with 672 GB/s bandwidth also makes it a solid fit for content creators and 3D artists working with high-resolution textures or GPU-accelerated rendering pipelines, particularly those who benefit from ECC memory support. With four display outputs including three DisplayPort and one HDMI 2.1b, it equally suits users who need a multi-monitor workspace for productivity or immersive gaming setups.

Who is this NOT for?

Users who require USB-C display connectivity will find this card lacking, as it offers no USB-C video output whatsoever, making it a poor fit for those with modern monitors or portable displays that rely on that interface. The 192-bit memory bus, while paired with fast GDDR7 memory, may also leave professionals working with very large uncompressed datasets or 8K workflows wanting more headroom. Additionally, users building in compact or thermally constrained cases may struggle with the card's 250W TDP combined with its 306 mm length, and since air-water hybrid cooling is not supported, small form factor or custom liquid cooling builds are not a natural fit for this card.

Performance:

GPU clock speed	2325 MHz
GPU turbo	2512 MHz
pixel rate	201 GPixel/s
floating-point performance	30.87 TFLOPS
texture rate	482.3 GTexels/s
GPU memory speed	1750 MHz
shading units	6144
texture mapping units (TMUs)	192
render output units (ROPs)	80
Has Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP)	✓

The Performance section of the Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5070 centers on a base GPU clock of 2325 MHz that boosts up to 2512 MHz, supported by 6144 shading units and 192 texture mapping units delivering a texture rate of 482.3 GTexels/s and a pixel rate of 201 GPixel/s. Floating-point throughput reaches 30.87 TFLOPS, while GPU memory operates at 1750 MHz. The card includes 80 render output units and supports Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP), rounding out a well-specified performance profile across both rendering and compute workloads.

Memory:

effective memory speed	28000 MHz
maximum memory bandwidth	672 GB/s
VRAM	12GB
GDDR version	GDDR7
memory bus width	192-bit
Supports ECC memory	✓

The Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5070 uses 12GB of GDDR7 memory running across a 192-bit bus at an effective speed of 28,000 MHz, resulting in a maximum memory bandwidth of 672 GB/s. The card also supports ECC memory, adding a layer of data integrity for workloads that require it.

Features:

DirectX version	DirectX 12 Ultimate
OpenGL version	4.6
OpenCL version	3
Supports multi-display technology	✓
supports ray tracing	✓
Supports 3D	✓
supports DLSS	✓
has XeSS (XMX)	✕
AMD SAM / Intel Resizable BAR	Intel Resizable BAR
has LHR	✕
has RGB lighting	✕
supported displays	4

The Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5070 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and OpenCL 3, covering a broad range of graphics and compute workloads. It includes ray tracing, DLSS, stereoscopic 3D, and multi-display technology, with support for up to four simultaneous displays. Intel Resizable BAR is also supported, while XeSS (XMX) and LHR are not present on this card. The board does not feature RGB lighting.

Ports:

has an HDMI output	✓
HDMI ports	1
HDMI version	HDMI 2.1b
DisplayPort outputs	3
USB-C ports	0
DVI outputs	0
mini DisplayPort outputs	0

The Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5070 offers a total of four video outputs: one HDMI 2.1b port and three DisplayPort outputs. There are no USB-C, DVI, or mini DisplayPort connectors on this card.

General info:

GPU architecture	Blackwell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	250W
PCI Express (PCIe) version	5
semiconductor size	5 nm
number of transistors	31100 million
Has air-water cooling	✕
width	306 mm
height	126 mm

The Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5070 is built on the Blackwell architecture, fabricated using a 5 nm process node and integrating 31,100 million transistors. It connects via PCIe 5 and carries a rated TDP of 250W. The card measures 306 mm in width and 126 mm in height, and does not include air-water cooling.

Final Verdict

The Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5070 is a well-specified graphics card that brings together the Blackwell architecture, GDDR7 memory, and a robust feature set including ray tracing, DLSS, and multi-display support into a single, focused package. Its 672 GB/s memory bandwidth paired with 12GB of GDDR7 gives it a meaningful advantage in texture-heavy and compute-adjacent workloads, while ECC support and Intel Resizable BAR compatibility extend its appeal to users with more professional requirements. The absence of USB-C output and air-water cooling support does narrow its versatility somewhat, but for users building a capable multi-monitor gaming or content creation system around a standard air-cooled tower, the RTX 5070 Prime delivers a coherent and technically sound set of capabilities that align well with its intended use cases.