The review of the GeForce RTX 5070 highlights its disappointing performance, as it averages 63% slower than the RTX 4090 and struggles in ray tracing scenarios due to limited VRAM, effectively making it a rebranded RTX 4070 Super. The reviewer advises potential buyers to consider waiting for AMD’s upcoming RX 970 series, as the RTX 5070 fails to deliver on Nvidia’s promises and represents a poor value proposition.
The video presents a review of the new $550 GeForce RTX 5070 GPU, which Nvidia claimed would deliver performance comparable to the RTX 4090 during its CES keynote. The reviewer expresses skepticism about these claims, noting that the excitement generated by the announcement quickly faded as it became clear that Nvidia was utilizing multiframe generation technology to mislead consumers. This technology, while capable of generating additional frames for smoother visuals, does not actually enhance performance or reduce latency, leading to disappointment for those expecting true performance gains.
Upon testing, the reviewer found the RTX 5070 to be underwhelming, performing significantly slower than the RTX 4090—averaging 63% less performance across 16 games at 1440p. The review highlighted specific games where the RTX 5070 struggled, particularly in ray tracing scenarios where its limited 12 GB VRAM buffer became a bottleneck. For example, in “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle,” the RTX 5070 could only manage 13 FPS, while older models like the RTX 4070 Ti performed much better, illustrating the limitations of the new GPU.
The specifications of the RTX 5070 reveal that it is essentially a rebranded RTX 4070 Super, with only minor improvements in memory bandwidth but no increase in VRAM capacity. This lack of a substantial upgrade is troubling for a new generation GPU, as the reviewer argues that the RTX 5070 should realistically be considered a lower-tier model rather than a next-generation product. Performance comparisons across various games showed that the RTX 5070 often matched or fell short of the RTX 4070 Super, raising questions about its value proposition.
In terms of power consumption and thermal performance, the RTX 5070 performed similarly to the RTX 4070 Super, which further underscores the lack of innovation in this release. The review also touches on the potential competition from AMD’s upcoming RX 970 series, which is expected to offer better value and performance, particularly in terms of VRAM capacity. The reviewer suggests that potential buyers may want to wait for AMD’s offerings before making a decision on a GPU purchase.
Overall, the review concludes that the RTX 5070 is a disappointing product that fails to deliver on Nvidia’s lofty promises. With its limited VRAM and performance that closely resembles the previous generation, the RTX 5070 does not represent a worthwhile upgrade for most gamers. The reviewer expresses that, given the current market, the RTX 4070 Super from the previous generation may have been a better investment, and urges viewers to consider waiting for AMD’s RX 970 series before making a purchase.