If you've been eagerly awaiting the return of one of the more budget-friendly Blackwell cards to stock at a reputable retailer, now's your chance to grab one at its list price. Amazon currently offers the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC 12GB Graphics Card exclusively to Amazon Prime members for $609.99, complete with free shipping. This GPU is a fantastic choice for gamers looking to achieve high framerates at up to 1440p resolution and supports the cutting-edge DLSS 4 technology.
It's worth noting that the suggested launch price for a GeForce RTX 5070 card is $549.99. While there are a few models available at this price, they are notoriously difficult to find in stock. The Windforce model's higher price tag reflects its OC version status. Nonetheless, this remains the most competitive price for a standalone RTX 5070 GPU currently available.
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC GPU for $609.99
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC 12GB Graphics Card
$609.99 at Amazon
When compared to the previous generation GPUs, the RTX 5070 offers performance similar to the RTX 4070 Super. While we hoped for a more significant generational leap in raw performance, the RTX 4070 Super was already a stellar choice for gaming at 1080p and 1440p. It launched at $599.99, just $10 less than this Gigabyte 5070 model. However, finding an RTX 4070 Super at this price point is nearly impossible now. The RTX 5070 not only looks better but also performs better than the RTX 4070 Super in games that leverage DLSS 4 and multi-frame generation. It's also a more future-proof option, promising improvements through driver optimizations.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Review by Jacqueline Thomas
"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 delivers on its promise to play games at 1440p with high frame rates. However, it doesn't necessarily outperform the RTX 4070 Super or other graphics cards in its price range. The addition of Multi Frame Generation is a valuable feature for users with high-refresh monitors, but alone, it might not justify an upgrade."
