NVIDIA has maintained an impressively rapid release cadence with its RTX 50 series graphics cards. Following last month's launch of the RTX 5090 D and RTX 5080, we now welcome the performance-tier RTX 5070 Ti this month. ASUS promptly introduced the TUF-RTX5070Ti-O16G-GAMING (hereafter referred to as ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070 Ti). Let's examine how this new product actually performs.
The RTX 5070 Ti utilizes the same GB203 core as the RTX 5080, though with reduced specifications to align with its market positioning. Compared to its predecessor, the AD104-based RTX 4070 Ti, the RTX 5070 Ti offers substantial improvements in specifications.
The CUDA core count has been increased to 8,960, representing a 17% improvement. Texture units have been expanded to 280, also a 17% increase, while raster units now number 96, a 20% enhancement. Additionally, the quantities of Tensor Cores and RT Cores have both increased by 17%. However, due to generational improvements, these cores deliver significantly enhanced performance—119% increased computational power for Tensor Cores and 44% for RT Cores—suggesting the RTX 5070 Ti will provide substantial improvements in AI rendering capabilities.
For memory configuration, the RTX 5070 Ti matches the RTX 5080 with a 256-bit bus and 16GB of GDDR7 memory, albeit at slightly lower frequencies. This represents a significant upgrade from the RTX 4070 Ti's 192-bit bus and 12GB of GDDR6X memory, offering 33% more capacity and an impressive 78% increase in bandwidth. These improvements will deliver superior performance in high-resolution gaming and AI applications.
In terms of video encoding and decoding capabilities, the RTX 5070 Ti maintains the same configuration as the RTX 4070 Ti with two encoders and one decoder, though all have been upgraded to the next generation. Support for H.265/4:2:2/10-bit video processing remains a key feature.
The RTX 5070 Ti has a total board power of 300W, slightly higher than the RTX 4070 Ti's 285W. Regarding pricing, the RTX 5070 Ti launches at ¥6,299, which is actually ¥200 lower than the RTX 4070 Ti's launch price, offering enhanced value for money.
Having examined the RTX 5070 Ti's specifications, let's now look at the build quality and materials of the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070 Ti.
The ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070 Ti continues the established TUF GAMING family design language of the RTX 50 series. Rather than adopting flashy styling, it features numerous angular cuts that create a robust, assertive appearance.
The card's front face is primarily finished in a brushed metal matte black, complemented by silver rivets, armor plating, and decorative TUF GAMING typography and graphics. These elements combine to deliver a distinctly industrial aesthetic with pronounced metallic characteristics and high recognizability.
On the side of the card, ASUS has incorporated an RGB-illuminated TUF logo that supports ASUS AURA SYNC lighting technology. This feature allows synchronization with other compatible hardware components to achieve a cohesive, unified lighting scheme throughout the system.
In terms of craftsmanship, the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti maintains the fully automated manufacturing process, which completes PCB soldering in a single pass. This approach reduces thermal stress on components and eliminates the need for hazardous cleaning chemicals, resulting in a more reliable graphics card. Additionally, the PCB features a protective coating that prevents short circuits caused by moisture and dust accumulation.
The graphics card also incorporates ASUS GPU Guard technology, which applies adhesive to the four corners of the GPU to reduce the risk of cracking. Combined with the GPU bracket, this design ensures uniform mounting pressure and delivers enhanced stability.
The power system of the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti employs military-grade components, including TUF inductors, transistors, and TUF 5K solid-state capacitors. This robust configuration ensures sufficient power delivery to the GPU, maintaining stable operation even at maximum frequencies of 2610MHz (OC mode) or 2588MHz (Gaming mode). The high-quality power components also establish a solid foundation for overclocking potential.
For auxiliary power, the card features a single 16-pin connector interface, adopting the latest power delivery standard for high-performance graphics cards.
The ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti features a substantial cooling system built around a large vapor chamber baseplate. This baseplate incorporates ASUS's MaxContact mirror-finish direct-touch technology along with phase-change GPU thermal pads. These innovations ensure more complete and tighter contact between the baseplate and GPU, significantly enhancing thermal conductivity.
The impressive 3.6-slot design accommodates larger heatsink fins, enabling rapid heat dissipation from the GPU. On the rear of the card, a full-size metal backplate includes extensive ventilation openings. These openings optimize airflow across the fins, further improving cooling performance by allowing heat to escape more efficiently.
The card features three upgraded axial fans that deliver 23% more airflow compared to standard fans. The central fan rotates in the opposite direction from the two side fans, significantly reducing air turbulence while increasing the volume of air passing through the heatsink. This counter-rotating design achieves lower temperatures and noise levels during operation.
The fans incorporate an intelligent semi-passive mode, automatically stopping when the GPU temperature falls below 50°C. This feature reduces noise when the card is running under light loads. Users can also customize their experience through the card's dual BIOS switch, freely alternating between quiet and performance modes to achieve their preferred balance between thermal performance and acoustic levels.
The ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti features a comprehensive array of display connections, including two HDMI 2.1b ports and three DisplayPort 2.1b ports. This configuration provides excellent flexibility for connecting to various display devices, whether for multi-monitor setups, high-refresh gaming displays, or content creation workstations.
For our testing platform, we selected the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, currently the most powerful gaming processor on the market, to minimize any potential CPU bottlenecks. We also included the previous generation RTX 4070 Ti for comparison to provide readers with a comprehensive performance reference.
For display testing, we utilized two premium ROG monitors: the ROG XG27ACG JUESHA and the ROG XG27UCS JUESHEN.
The ROG XG27ACG JUESHA features a 27-inch 2K resolution Fast IPS panel with a native 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms GTG response time, delivering crisp and clear gaming visuals. The monitor comes equipped with FreeSync and ELMB SYNC technologies that effectively eliminate screen tearing, stuttering, and motion blur, resulting in exceptionally smooth gameplay. Additionally, it offers GamingAI functionality that enhances the overall gaming experience by optimizing various aspects of gameplay.
Connectivity options on the ROG XG27ACG are particularly robust, featuring a Type-C port with DP Alt mode support that simultaneously handles video signal transmission and power delivery. This is complemented by DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0 interfaces, providing excellent expansion capabilities to accommodate a variety of gaming setups and peripheral devices.
The ROG XG27UCS JUESHEN employs BOE's proprietary ADS Pro display technology, combining high refresh rates, rapid response times, wide viewing angles, and high resolution into a single impressive package. Its 27-inch Fast IPS panel delivers 4K ultra-high-definition resolution with 178° wide viewing angles, ensuring users can enjoy clear, consistent imagery from virtually any position.
This monitor boasts a native 144Hz refresh rate that can be overclocked to 160Hz, along with a 1ms GTG gray-to-gray response time, allowing gamers to experience high frame rates with minimal latency. The ROG XG27UCS JUESHEN covers 95% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and 130% of sRGB, providing users with an exceptionally rich and vibrant visual experience. To ensure color accuracy, each ROG XG27UCS JUESHEN undergoes rigorous pre-calibration before leaving the factory and comes with a color calibration report, making it an ideal choice for discerning gamers.
In the 3DMark benchmark tests, the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti demonstrated a substantial performance improvement, averaging 33% higher scores than its predecessor, the RTX 4070 Ti.
Breaking down the results, in the DX11 FireStrike benchmarks, the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti outperformed the previous generation by 35%, 34%, and 36% in the FireStrike, FireStrike Extreme, and FireStrike Ultra tests at 1080p, 2K, and 4K resolutions respectively.
For the DX12 TimeSpy benchmarks, the RTX 5070Ti achieved approximately 22% better performance than the RTX 4070 Ti, while in TimeSpy Extreme, the performance advantage increased to 24%.
The most significant gains were observed in the SpeedWay benchmark with a remarkable 42% improvement, while the Port Royal ray-tracing benchmark showed a 36% performance increase over the previous generation card.
DLSS 4 Ray Tracing Gaming TestsFor the RTX 50 series graphics cards, DLSS 4 technology stands as a major highlight. Powered by the new Transformer model, DLSS 4 employs multi-frame generation technology to deliver substantial frame rate improvements while maintaining excellent image quality. Even when playing AAA titles at demanding 4K resolution, users can experience exceptionally smooth gameplay.
I imagine many readers are curious about how the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti performs with DLSS 4 enabled, which is why we've prioritized DLSS 4 performance testing in our gaming assessment. Throughout our testing process, we compared the card not only against the RTX 4070 Ti but also included the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER as a reference point to comprehensively evaluate its performance improvements.
3DMark has officially released its DLSS 4 testing module. According to our test results, with DLSS 4 enabled and 4× frame generation technology activated, the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti delivered a remarkable 597% performance increase compared to native rendering. When compared to 2× frame generation technology, it achieved a 76% performance boost.
The RTX 5070 Ti demonstrated an 82% performance improvement over the RTX 4070 Ti running at native quality. Even when compared to the RTX 4070 Ti with DLSS 3 frame generation enabled, the performance increase remained substantial at 142%.
These figures clearly demonstrate that DLSS 4 brings significant performance enhancements to the RTX 5070 Ti, establishing itself as a core technological advantage exclusive to the RTX 50 series. This advancement further strengthens its competitive position in the high-end graphics card market.
In Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K resolution with maximum ray tracing settings, graphics card performance requirements are extraordinarily demanding. Even the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti achieves only 16fps without DLSS and frame generation technology enabled. However, when DLSS 4 combined with 4× frame generation is activated, the frame rate experiences a remarkable tenfold increase, soaring to 162fps. This performance not only more than doubles that of the RTX 4070 Ti with DLSS 3 frame generation enabled, but also shows nearly twice the performance of the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER with DLSS 3 frame generation.
Evidently, the dual benefit of DLSS 4 and multi-frame generation technology allows the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti to achieve exponential performance growth compared to previous generation equivalents with DLSS 3 frame generation. When compared to native rendering quality, the improvement is tenfold, enabling the card to effortlessly exceed 100fps at 4K resolution with maximum ray tracing settings, delivering an exceptionally fluid gaming experience.
In Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K resolution with maximum ray tracing settings, graphics card performance requirements are extraordinarily demanding. Even the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti manages only 16fps without DLSS and frame generation technology enabled. However, when DLSS 4 is activated in conjunction with 4× frame generation, the framerate achieves a remarkable tenfold increase, soaring to 162fps. This performance not only more than doubles that of the RTX 4070 Ti with DLSS 3 frame generation enabled, but also delivers nearly twice the performance compared to the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER using the same DLSS 3 frame generation technology.
Evidently, with the combined advantages of DLSS 4 and multi-frame generation technology, the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti achieves exponential performance gains over the previous generation's equivalent models using DLSS 3 frame generation, and a tenfold improvement over native rendering quality. This allows the card to effortlessly exceed 100fps at 4K resolution with maximum ray tracing settings, delivering an exceptionally smooth gaming experience.
In Hogwarts Legacy at 4K resolution with maximum ray tracing settings, the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti reaches an impressive 195fps when DLSS 4 with 4× frame generation technology is enabled. This represents more than 4.5 times the performance of native rendering quality. Compared to the game's built-in DLSS 3+ frame generation mode, this configuration delivers a 77% performance improvement.
Furthermore, the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti's performance is 5.7 times higher than the RTX 4070 Ti's native framerate and 4.85 times higher than the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's native framerate. Even when compared to these two cards with DLSS 3 frame generation enabled, the 5070Ti still demonstrates nearly double the performance.
These metrics clearly illustrate the substantial performance leap that DLSS 4 technology brings to the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti, enabling it to deliver exceptionally smooth high-framerate gaming even in demanding 4K environments with maximum ray tracing settings.
Marvel's Midnight Suns supports DLSS 4 and multi-frame generation technology through the Override mode in NVIDIA APP. Test results reveal that the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti achieves an exceptional 254fps when DLSS 4 with 4× frame generation is enabled, representing a 345% improvement over native rendering quality. When compared to the native framerates of the RTX 4070 Ti and RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, the performance increases are 464% and 398% respectively. Even when these two cards utilize DLSS 3 frame generation, the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti still delivers performance improvements of 120% and 101% respectively.
The comprehensive test data clearly indicates that the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti provides more than four times the framerate performance of the previous generation RTX 4070 Ti in games supporting DLSS 4 and multi-frame generation technology. Even when the RTX 4070 Ti has DLSS 3 frame generation enabled, the RTX 5070 Ti still achieves double the framerate improvement. Currently, 75 games and applications have announced support for DLSS 4, with this number expected to increase in the coming months.
For users of the RTX 4070 Ti/Ti SUPER, or those with earlier models such as the RTX 3070 Ti, upgrading to the RTX 5070 Ti will provide a significant performance leap. This upgrade enables users to effortlessly handle demanding 4K ray-traced titles with framerates exceeding 100fps, delivering an exceptional visual experience with remarkable fluidity. Rasterization Gaming Performance Tests
At 1440p resolution, the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti easily delivers smooth performance with framerates ranging from 100 to several hundred FPS, demonstrating its robust capabilities at this resolution. Overall gaming performance comprehensively surpasses the RTX 4070 Ti. Notably, in titles such as CS2, Cyberpunk 2077, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Forza Horizon 5, Final Fantasy XIV: DAWNTRAIL, NARAKA: BLADEPOINT, and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, the performance advantage over the RTX 4070 Ti exceeds 20%. Aggregating data from all tested games, the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti achieves an average framerate lead of 20%. Regarding 1% LOW framerates, which indicate gameplay smoothness, the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti demonstrates significant advantages thanks to its larger VRAM capacity and higher memory bandwidth. Across all game tests, its 1% LOW framerate outperforms the RTX 4070 Ti by approximately 19%.
When increasing the resolution to 4K, the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti maintains framerates above 100 FPS in most games, even without enabling DLSS 4. This demonstrates that the card handles 4K gaming effortlessly.
It's worth noting that in 4K gaming tests, the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti's performance advantage over the RTX 4070 Ti becomes even more pronounced. The average framerate improvement increases to 26%, while the 1% LOW frame improvement reaches 27%. This clearly shows the greater benefits provided by the 256-bit bus width and 16GB GDDR7 memory configuration.
Ray Tracing and DLSS Gaming Tests
In 1440p testing scenarios with ray tracing and DLSS upscaling enabled, the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti demonstrates exceptional capabilities. Compared to the RTX 4070 Ti, it delivers an average framerate improvement of approximately 16%. This performance leap aligns proportionally with the upgraded chip specifications, clearly validating the substantial efficiency gains from the hardware improvements. Particularly noteworthy is the rapid evolution of the gaming industry, where many upcoming AAA titles will progressively implement DLSS 4 and frame generation technologies. Given the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti's advantages in hardware architecture and performance optimization, its performance benefits will expand exponentially as these advanced technologies become widespread. When this happens, gamers will experience significantly higher framerates with substantially reduced stuttering and frame drops, resulting in a remarkably smooth and immersive gaming experience.
3D Rendering and Productivity Performance
In 3D rendering productivity software benchmarks, the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti demonstrates significant performance improvements over the RTX 4070 Ti. Across all testing metrics, it delivers an average performance gain of 16%. For professional users working in 3D design, the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti represents a worthwhile upgrade that can substantially enhance workflow efficiency and rendering speeds. The performance uplift translates directly to reduced rendering times and improved productivity for professional creative workloads.
AI Performance Testing
In the field of AI image generation, graphics card performance significantly impacts creative productivity. The ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti, built on the Blackwell architecture with support for FP4 precision calculations, demonstrates remarkable efficiency in UL Procyon AI image generation tests, particularly in FP4 precision benchmarks. Test data reveals that the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti achieves nearly double the image generation speed in FP4 precision compared to FP8 precision—a substantial 1.99x improvement. This metric clearly illustrates its formidable advantages in specific precision calculation scenarios.
In contrast, the RTX 4070 Ti faces significant limitations. When operating in FP8 mode, the demanding nature of AI image generation tasks quickly exceeds its 12GB VRAM capacity, forcing the system to utilize considerably slower system memory. This leads to substantially extended processing times, making it essentially incomparable to the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti. More problematically, the RTX 4070 Ti lacks native support for FP4 mode, achieving only 23% of the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti's efficiency in this mode. However, due to FP4 mode's lower VRAM requirements, the RTX 4070 Ti still performs faster in FP4 mode than in FP8 mode when VRAM is exceeded.
Power and Overclocking Performance
At an ambient room temperature of 25°C, we conducted stress testing on the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti using FurMark. Notably, the card's maximum power consumption reached 350W, indicating a 50W power limit increase from reference specifications. Even under full load, the card maintained an impressive boost clock of 2857MHz, merely 30MHz below its maximum gaming boost frequency of 2887MHz—an exceptional performance metric.
During these conditions, both GPU and memory temperatures remained just above 60°C, with fan speeds staying below 60% of maximum capacity. This demonstrates the card's robust thermal management capabilities even when operating at high frequencies under sustained full load.
We proceeded to perform basic overclocking on the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti, achieving a maximum boost frequency of 3057MHz. This resulted in a 3DMark TimeSpy GPU score of 28,916 points, representing a measurable improvement over the default score of 28,510 points.
Conclusion: Impressive Overall Performance, Cost-Effective Choice for 4K GamingThe ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti, equipped with the latest RTX 5070 Ti GPU, delivers substantial improvements over the previous generation RTX 4070 Ti across rasterization performance, ray tracing capability, and productivity applications, thanks to the new Blackwell architecture and DLSS 4 technology. Even at 4K resolution with maximum quality settings, this card achieves exceptionally smooth framerates exceeding 100 FPS in most AAA titles.
The build quality and component selection of the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti are equally impressive. The card features ASUS's signature fully-automated manufacturing process, military-grade power components, an 8-layer PCB, ASUS GPU Guard technology, and a GPU support bracket, all contributing to excellent electrical performance and exceptional stability. The 3.6-slot cooling solution combined with the new axial fans allows the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti to maintain high boost clocks under full load while keeping GPU temperatures remarkably low.
Overall, the ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 5070Ti offers powerful performance and premium construction with no significant weaknesses. Considering its more affordable price point compared to the RTX 5080, it represents an excellent value proposition for gamers seeking high-performance 4K gaming capabilities.
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