If you've been eagerly awaiting the restock of one of the more budget-friendly Blackwell graphics cards, your wait is over. Amazon is currently offering the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC 12GB Graphics Card exclusively to Amazon Prime members at the list price of $609.99, complete with free shipping. This GPU is a powerhouse for gaming at resolutions up to 1440p, delivering high frame rates and supporting 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 models available at this price, they've been notoriously difficult to find in stock. The Windforce OC version comes at a higher price due to its overclocked performance. However, this is currently the most competitive price you'll find for a standalone RTX 5070 GPU.
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC 12GB Graphics Card
$609.99 at Amazon
Compared to its predecessor, the RTX 5070 offers 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 stellar choice for 1080p and 1440p gaming, launching at $599.99—just $10 less than this Gigabyte 5070 model. However, finding an RTX 4070 Super at this price has become nearly impossible. The RTX 5070 not only looks and performs better in games that support DLSS 4 and multi-frame generation but is also more future-proof, promising enhancements through 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 handle games at 1440p with high frame rates. However, its performance doesn't necessarily surpass that of the RTX 4070 Super or other cards in its price bracket. The inclusion of Multi Frame Generation is a valuable feature, especially for those with high-refresh monitors, but it might not justify an upgrade on its own."
