If you've been eagerly awaiting the return of one of the more budget-friendly Blackwell cards at a reputable retailer, now is your chance to snag 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 enjoy high framerates at up to 1440p resolution, and it 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 incredibly scarce. The Windforce OC model is priced higher due to its overclocked version. Nevertheless, this is currently the most competitive price for a standalone RTX 5070 GPU on the market.
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC GPU for $609.99
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC 12GB Graphics Card
$609.99 at Amazon
Compared to the previous generation, the RTX 5070 delivers performance on par with the RTX 4070 Super. While we might have hoped for a more significant leap in raw performance, the RTX 4070 Super was already a top performer for 1080p and 1440p gaming. It launched at $599.99, just $10 less than this Gigabyte 5070 model. However, finding an RTX 4070 Super GPU at this price point is now nearly impossible. The RTX 5070, on the other hand, not only looks and performs better than the RTX 4070 Super in games that support DLSS 4 and multi-frame generation, but it also offers better future-proofing with ongoing driver optimizations.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Review by Jacqueline Thomas
"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 is a nuanced choice. It delivers on its promise to run games at 1440p with high frame rates. However, its performance isn't necessarily superior to the RTX 4070 Super or other cards in its price bracket. The addition of Multi Frame Generation is a welcome feature for those with high-refresh monitors, though it might not justify an upgrade on its own."
