Rumors are circulating about NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5070. Leaked benchmark numbers have emerged, prompting discussion about its upgrade potential.
RTX 5070: Mid-range Improvement?
Priced around $549, the RTX 5070 aims for the performance and price sweet spot, slightly below the RTX 4070's original MSRP. NVIDIA confirmed an official release on March 5. Sources suggest stock levels will be better than higher-end RTX 50 series cards, possibly due to the GB205 chip.
Benchmark Numbers Are In
Geekbench numbers provide initial performance insights. These synthetic benchmarks offer a glimpse, though real-world gaming performance may vary.
In Geekbench tests, the RTX 5070 scored:
- OpenCL: Approximately 187,414 points
- Vulkan: Around 188,712 points
Comparison with the RTX 4070 reveals improvements. The RTX 4070 scored around 167,924 in OpenCL and 156,601 in Vulkan. Calculations indicate the RTX 5070 is roughly 15-20% faster than its predecessor. This aligns with NVIDIA's indications of rasterization and ray tracing enhancements.
Performance Snapshots: GPU Scores
Scores from OpenCL and Vulkan benchmarks are listed below:
| GPUs | OpenCL | Vulkan |
|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 381405 | 371389 |
| RTX 4890 | 268318 | 317543 |
| RTX 5080 | 262714 | 262006 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 215217 | 229650 |
| RTX 5070 (Leaked) | 187414 | 188712 |
| RTX 4070 Super | 178952 | 192386 |
| RTX 4070 | 167924 | 156601 |
Note: Scores from Geekbench - Synthetic Benchmarks, not indicative of direct gaming performance.
Against Competition and Siblings
Vulkan performance on the RTX 5070 is comparable to the RTX 4070 Ti. However, the 4070 Ti leads in OpenCL. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, with more VRAM, further complicates the RTX 5070's positioning. While raw power may place it between the RTX 4070 Ti and Ti SUPER, actual gaming benchmarks are needed for a complete assessment.
AMD RDNA 4 is Coming
Competition intensifies with AMD's upcoming Radeon RX 9070 series, expected to use RDNA 4 architecture. Rumors suggest these cards may outperform the RTX 4070 Super. An interesting mid-end GPU battle is anticipated. Software features or game bundles from NVIDIA could be beneficial.
Bottom Lines
These benchmarks offer an initial perspective. Real-world gaming tests are essential for a comprehensive evaluation of the RTX 5070. If these numbers hold true, it appears to be a solid upgrade from the RTX 4070, providing performance gains at a potentially attractive price. The official launch on March 5 will reveal the RTX 5070's true capabilities.
