RTX 5070 stock is virtually non-existent across the board, as every model listed by retailers vanished almost immediately. While I'm primarily focussed on finding GPUs that stick to Nvidia's $549 / £539 MSRP, even the most expensive options out there are now wearing out of stock signs. That's going to stop me hunting for the GeForce GPU and providing live updates, but the situation is still pretty grim.
The RTX 5070 might be out of stock at the likes of Newegg, Best Buy, and Amazon, but major storefronts have plenty of models listed. Sadly, you won't be able to grab a Founders Edition card right now since Nvidia decided to push its own in-house launch till later in in the month. Instead, your best chance of grabbing the Blackwell GPU right now is going with a custom option like the Asus Prime OC or something else that shares the FE's $549 / £539 MSRP.
The arrival of RTX 5070 stock will serve as a starting point for affordable Blackwell GPUs, but that's only if it's actually available. The mid-range model is certainly the GPU I'd traditionally go for and Nvidia's claims that it can hit RTX 4090 levels of performance should mean it's wildly popular. Will the new 70-class card suffer the same fate as its GeForce RTX 5070 Ti sibling and remain sold out for the time being? Maybe, but I wouldn't let any related fears lead you to paying well over MSRP for a custom card. Instead, check back in here and I'll try my best to hook you up with an MSRP model.
Recent updates
March 5, 10:53am - RTX 5070 stock sold out immediately at launch, and I've yet to see any available models show up at retailers. I did see some more expensive versions at Scan in the UK, but even those are now firmly out of stock. I'll be checking in consistently throughout the day and the week ahead, so watch this space for availability updates.
Where to buy RTX 5070 series in the US
Where to buy RTX 5070 in the UK
Where to buy RTX 5070: FAQ
How much is the RTX 5070?
The RTX 5070 actually represents a decrease in price generation-to-generation. The card will be available for $549 / £549 - that's less than the RTX 4070, which launched at $599 / £589 in 2023. Meanwhile, the RTX 5070 Ti price is set at $749 / £749.
What is the RTX 5070 release date?
The RTX 5070 will officially arrive on March 5 at 9am ET, so you'll want to head straight to retailers or the Nvidia Store to grab a GPU. If previous launches are anything to go by, the graphics card could sell out pretty quickly, and there will also be muliple custom models that cost above MSRP.
Is the Is the RTX 5070 better than RTX 4070?
On paper, the RTX 5070 looks set to completely take over from the 4070, with double the performance when both DLSS and Full RT are engaged. That's according to Nvidia, we'll have to wait and see how the card performs in our own testing. However, with its AI improvements in DLSS 4 and Nvidia Reflex 2, things are certainly looking snappier.
Should you buy the RTX 5070?
My Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 review is now live, and while you'll have to rely on AI upscaling to pull off that RTX 4090 performance promise, it's still a solid mid-range GPU. At 1440p, you'll be running games like Cyberpunk 2077 at well over 100fps without DLSS 4. However, if you do fancy playing at 4K with ray tracing enabled, Multi-Frame Generation can boost things beyond what the previous flagship could achieve.
If you've already for a 40-series GPU like the RTX 4070 Super, upgrading to the RTX 5070 probably isn't worthwhile. Extra Multi-Frame Generation aside, the two models aren't drastically different, and this card feels more like an RTX 3090 replacement for under $600. Keep in mind that GPUs from a few generations ago completely lack any sort of Frame Generation support, and the tool is pretty much the key to running games at 4K with ray tracing on without spending over $1,000.
Before you completely settle on an RTX 5070, it is worth noting that AMD RX 9070 series stock is also set to arrive on March 6. Both the XT and vanilla card have Nvidia's mid-range cards in their sight, and they'll be properly challenging the green team's duo with respective $549 and $599 price tags. I'll be waiting till I have full benchmarks for all cards before calling a victor, but if it's a next-gen mid-range GPU you're after, the RTX 5070 isn't your only option.
Should you buy the RTX 5070 Ti?
The RTX 5070 Ti is already available to buy, and I'd say it feels more like an RTX 5080 alternative than a souped up 70-class GPU. During testing, I was able to hit frame rates that weren't too far off Nvidia's $999 model, and its certainly the 4K card I think a majority of players will end up grabbing.
If you want comfortable 4K performance without much compromise or an excessive need for AI upscaling, the RTX 5070 Ti might be the perfect GPU for you. There's no Founder's Edition, so you will be at the mercy of custom AIB pricing. Plus, the card is about the same size as many RTX 4090 versions since brands are using the same colling setups this time around. However, the UHD experience at hand is still pretty great, and features like 16GB GDDR7 VRAM and its beefy GPU may keep your rig hitting system requirements further into the future.
RTX 5070 MSRP stock
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 should start at $549 / £539, but that MSRP only really applies to a select few graphics cards. Since you won't be able to grab a Founders Edition GPU at launch, you'll instead want to eye up alternatives like the Asus Prime OC since they'll stick with recommended pricing.
Actually picking out RTX 5070 MSRP stock at retailers is a little tricky, so I've plucked out the cards I'd go straight for if you want to spend well under $600. All my picks happen to be at Newegg, and the retailer seems like a safe bet since all its early listings come in at MSRP:
- Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5070: $549.99 at Newegg
- MSI Ventus GeForce RTX 5070: $549.99 at Newegg
- Zotac Solid GeForce RTX 5070: $549.99 at Newegg
- Gigabyte WindForce RTX 5070: $549.99 at Newegg
RTX 5070 Ti MSRP stock
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti prices start at $749 / £729, but there's no guarantee that you'll find one at that MSRP. While there are models that will stick with the base price, you'll end up paying more for some variants due to additional RGB lighting, different cooling solutions, and factory overclocks.
Some of you may want to pick up a graphics card with a specific aesthetic, but if you're specifically hunting for RTX 5070 Ti stock at MSRP, you'll want to check out there specific models:
- MSI SHADOW GeForce RTX 5070 Ti: $749.99 at Newegg
- Zotac Solid GeForce RTX 5070 Ti: $749.99 at Newegg
- Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5070 Ti: $749.99 at Newegg
- PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Ti OC: $749.99 at Newegg
- Gigabyte RTX 5070 Ti Windforce OC: $749.99 at Best Buy
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