MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X

Manufacturer: MSI

The MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X is a desktop graphics card from MSI based on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, manufactured using a 5nm process node. It houses 6,144 shading units and operates at a base clock of 2,325 MHz, with a boost frequency reaching 2,512 MHz. The card measures 303mm in length and 121mm in height, making it a sizeable triple-fan design without RGB lighting.

On the memory side, the RTX 5070 Shadow 3X is equipped with 12GB of GDDR7 VRAM running across a 192-bit bus at an effective speed of 28,000 MHz, delivering up to 672 GB/s of bandwidth. Floating-point throughput sits at 30.87 TFLOPS, complemented by a texture rate of 482.3 GTexels/s and 80 render output units. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, ray tracing, DLSS, and Intel Resizable BAR, and provides four display outputs consisting of three DisplayPort 2.1 connectors and one HDMI 2.1b port, with no USB-C output present.

Pros

Supports up to four displays simultaneously, making it suitable for multi-monitor setups
ECC memory support adds a layer of reliability for workloads sensitive to memory errors
GDDR7 VRAM delivers a maximum bandwidth of 672 GB/s across a 192-bit bus, enabling fast data throughput
Includes hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS support for compatible rendering pipelines
Compatible with Intel Resizable BAR, allowing the CPU to access the full VRAM pool at once
Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP) support extends usability to compute-oriented tasks beyond standard graphics workloads

Cons

With no USB-C output, connectivity options are limited for displays or devices that rely on that interface
The 192-bit memory bus width is narrower than what some higher-tier cards in the same category offer, which may constrain bandwidth scaling
No liquid or hybrid cooling solution is included; the card relies entirely on air cooling despite a 250W TDP
At 303mm in length, the card requires a sufficiently spacious case for installation
No RGB lighting for users who factor aesthetic customization into their build

Who is this for?

This card is well-suited to users who work with ray tracing and DLSS-enabled rendering pipelines, as both features are supported at the hardware level. Its 30.87 TFLOPS of floating-point performance, Double Precision Floating Point support, and ECC memory make it a reasonable fit for compute-adjacent tasks such as GPU-accelerated workloads that demand memory reliability. The ability to drive up to four displays simultaneously also makes it a practical choice for multi-monitor productivity setups, while Intel Resizable BAR support allows for more efficient CPU-to-GPU data access in compatible systems.

Who is this NOT for?

Users who require USB-C display output will find this card limiting, as it offers no such port, which can be a drawback for those using modern monitors or devices that depend on that connection. The 192-bit memory bus, while paired with fast GDDR7 memory, may not satisfy users running workloads that demand the highest possible memory bandwidth at scale. Additionally, the card's 250W TDP combined with air-only cooling may be a concern in thermally constrained or compact build environments where heat management is critical, making it less suitable for small form factor cases or systems with limited airflow.

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 MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X runs at a base GPU clock of 2,325 MHz, boosting up to 2,512 MHz under load, while GPU memory operates at 1,750 MHz. It is backed by 6,144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units, translating into a texture rate of 482.3 GTexels/s and a pixel rate of 201 GPixel/s. Floating-point performance reaches 30.87 TFLOPS, and the card also supports Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP), which extends its usefulness beyond standard rendering 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 MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X is equipped with 12GB of GDDR7 VRAM running across a 192-bit memory 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, 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 3X supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and OpenCL 3, covering a broad range of graphics and compute APIs. It includes hardware-accelerated ray tracing, DLSS, and stereoscopic 3D support, while XeSS (XMX) is not present. The card supports up to four displays simultaneously via multi-display technology and is compatible with Intel Resizable BAR for improved CPU-to-GPU data throughput. Lite Hash Rate (LHR) limiting is not implemented, and the card 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 MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X offers a total of four video outputs: three DisplayPort connectors and one HDMI 2.1b port. There are no DVI, mini DisplayPort, or USB-C outputs present 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	303 mm
height	121 mm

The MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X is built on the Blackwell architecture, using a 5nm manufacturing process with 31,100 million transistors packed into the die. It connects via a PCIe 5 interface and carries a Thermal Design Power rating of 250W. The card measures 303mm in width and 121mm in height, and relies solely on air cooling, with no liquid or hybrid air-water cooling solution included.

Final Verdict

The MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Shadow 3X is a capable graphics card built on the Blackwell architecture that brings together a solid set of features for both rendering and compute use cases. Its support for ray tracing, DLSS, and a 672 GB/s memory bandwidth via GDDR7 positions it well for users running modern graphics workloads and multi-display setups. While its 192-bit bus width and air-only cooling under a 250W TDP do place certain practical boundaries on its scalability in demanding or space-constrained environments, the card's ECC memory support and Double Precision Floating Point capability give it a degree of versatility that extends beyond pure gaming. For users building a system around a compatible PCIe 5 platform who need reliable multi-display output and compute-friendly features, the RTX 5070 Shadow 3X represents a well-rounded, clearly defined option within its category.