MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 2X OC

Manufacturer: MSI

The MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 2X OC is a graphics card from MSI based on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, fabricated on a 5nm process and housing 31.1 billion transistors. It operates at a base clock of 2325 MHz with a boost clock of 2542 MHz, and its compact 231 × 126 mm form factor makes it a relatively contained card for its specification tier. The card carries a 250W TDP and connects via PCIe 5.0, with a three-year warranty included.

On the memory side, the RTX 5070 Shadow 2X OC is equipped with 12GB of GDDR7 VRAM running across a 192-bit bus, reaching an effective speed of 28000 MHz and delivering up to 672 GB/s of bandwidth. It features 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units, yielding a floating-point throughput of 31.24 TFLOPS and a texture rate of 488.1 GTexels/s. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, ray tracing, DLSS, and Intel Resizable BAR, while its display output configuration includes one HDMI 2.1b port and three DisplayPort outputs, supporting up to four monitors simultaneously.

Pros

Supports up to four simultaneous displays, making it practical for multi-monitor setups
Includes ray tracing and DLSS support, enabling more advanced real-time rendering capabilities
ECC memory support adds a layer of data integrity for compute-oriented tasks
The 231 x 126 mm dimensions represent a relatively compact footprint for this class of card
Comes with a three-year warranty period
GDDR7 memory delivers a maximum bandwidth of 672 GB/s across a 192-bit bus

Cons

The 192-bit memory bus width is narrower than what some cards in this category offer, which may limit bandwidth scaling
With no USB-C output, users requiring USB-C display connectivity will need an adapter
Air cooling is the only thermal solution; there is no water-cooling option available
A single HDMI port limits simultaneous use of HDMI displays to one at a time
12GB of VRAM may prove restrictive for certain high-resolution or memory-intensive workloads

Who is this for?

This card is well-suited to users who work across multiple monitors simultaneously, given its support for up to four displays via three DisplayPort and one HDMI 2.1b output. It also fits those with a focus on ray tracing and AI-assisted rendering, since both technologies are fully supported alongside DirectX 12 Ultimate and DLSS. The ECC memory support and Double Precision Floating Point capability make it a reasonable fit for users who also run compute or workstation-adjacent workloads alongside their graphical tasks. Its relatively compact 231 x 126 mm dimensions suit builds where physical space is a consideration.

Who is this NOT for?

Users who depend on USB-C display connectivity will find this card lacking, as it offers no USB-C output whatsoever. Those running highly memory-intensive workloads — such as large-scale texture work or high-resolution asset pipelines — may find 12GB of VRAM across a 192-bit bus insufficient for their needs. The card is also not a good match for anyone seeking a water-cooling or hybrid thermal solution, as only air cooling is available, which may be a drawback in thermally constrained or near-silent system builds.

Performance:

GPU clock speed	2325 MHz
GPU turbo	2542 MHz
pixel rate	203.4 GPixel/s
floating-point performance	31.24 TFLOPS
texture rate	488.1 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 MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 2X OC runs at a base GPU clock of 2325 MHz, climbing to a boost clock of 2542 MHz under load, while its memory operates at 1750 MHz. With 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units, the card delivers a floating-point throughput of 31.24 TFLOPS, a texture rate of 488.1 GTexels/s, and a pixel rate of 203.4 GPixel/s. It also supports Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP), broadening its suitability for compute-oriented 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 card is equipped with 12GB of GDDR7 VRAM running across a 192-bit memory bus, with an effective memory speed of 28000 MHz and a maximum memory bandwidth of 672 GB/s. ECC memory support is also included, which helps detect and correct memory errors during operation.

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 MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 2X OC supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and OpenCL 3, covering a broad range of graphics and compute APIs. Ray tracing and DLSS are both supported, alongside stereoscopic 3D and multi-display technology for up to four simultaneous outputs. Intel Resizable BAR is included, while XeSS (XMX) and LHR are not present on this card. RGB lighting is built in, rounding out the feature set on the hardware side.

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 card's output configuration consists of three DisplayPort outputs and one HDMI 2.1b port, totalling four display connectors. There are no DVI, mini DisplayPort, or USB-C outputs on this model.

General info:

GPU architecture	Blackwell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	250W
PCI Express (PCIe) version	5
semiconductor size	5 nm
number of transistors	31100 million
warranty period	3 years
Has air-water cooling	✕
width	231 mm
height	126 mm

Built on the Blackwell architecture and manufactured using a 5nm process, the card integrates 31,100 million transistors and connects to the system via PCIe 5.0. It carries a Thermal Design Power of 250W and relies on air cooling, with no water-cooling option included. The card measures 231 mm in width and 126 mm in height, and comes backed by a 3-year warranty.

Final Verdict

The MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 2X OC is a well-specified graphics card that brings together the Blackwell architecture, GDDR7 memory, and a broad feature set — including ray tracing, DLSS, and multi-display support — within a relatively compact physical footprint. Its 672 GB/s memory bandwidth and compute-friendly capabilities like ECC support and Double Precision Floating Point give it a degree of versatility beyond pure gaming use. That said, the 12GB VRAM ceiling and 192-bit bus width mean it is best matched to users whose workloads fall comfortably within those bounds. For those building a system around multi-monitor productivity or modern rendering workflows, the Shadow 2X OC delivers a coherent and capable package.

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