RTX 5070 Ti Specs, Gaming FPS, Best CPU and PSU

Quick answer

The RTX 5070 Ti is a A-tier graphics card in our GPU tier list (gaming score 79, RTX 4090 = 100), built for 4K gaming. With a fast CPU it averages about 198 FPS at 1080p, 134 FPS at 1440p and 83 FPS at 4K in a typical AAA game at high settings. 16GB of VRAM is enough for ultra textures at 1080p, 1440p and 4K. Its maker recommends a 750W power supply.

RTX 5070 Ti Specs

RTX 5070 Ti specifications
SpecRTX 5070 Ti
MakerNVIDIA
ArchitectureBlackwell
VRAM16GB GDDR7
Memory bus256-bit
Boost clock2450 MHz
CUDA Cores8,960
Board power300W
Maker’s recommended PSU750W
Upscaling / frame generationDLSS 4 upscaling and Multi Frame Generation (up to 4x)
Released2025
ComputingSkill gaming score79 (A tier)

Specs: RTX 5070 Ti official page. Scores are ComputingSkill’s gaming index, positioned from publicly reported review averages, not our own benchmarks (methodology).

RTX 5070 Ti Gaming Performance (Estimated FPS)

Average FPS from the FPS Calculator’s formula for a typical AAA game, paired with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D so the card is the limit wherever it can be. Figures marked * are held back by the CPU instead. Ray tracing, upscaling and frame generation are not included; they are estimates, not benchmarks.

RTX 5070 Ti estimated average FPS
Settings1080p1440p4K
Low202*202*141
Medium202*175108
High19813483
Ultra15810766
Esports titles, high565*403249

In the GPU tier list the RTX 5070 Ti sits in A tier: 4K gaming at high settings. In games that support it, DLSS 4 upscaling and Multi Frame Generation (up to 4x) can raise these frame rates, at some cost in image quality or input latency. How upscaling and frame generation work.

Is 16GB of VRAM Enough on the RTX 5070 Ti?

16GB of VRAM is enough for ultra textures at 1080p, 1440p and 4K. The rule is the GPU VRAM Calculator’s minimum for each resolution and texture level (1080p: 6GB at high, 8GB at ultra; 1440p: 8GB / 10GB; 4K: 12GB / 14GB). Short on VRAM, a game stutters or swaps textures rather than simply losing frames.

Best CPU for the RTX 5070 Ti

At 1080p, the Ryzen 5 7600X3D is the most modest current CPU that runs the RTX 5070 Ti without a noticeable CPU bottleneck (under 15% in our engine, typical AAA game at high settings). At 1440p the card does more of the work, so the Ryzen 7 5700X is already enough. A faster CPU still helps in esports and CPU-heavy games, where the CPU sets the frame rate far more often.

RTX 5070 Ti with popular CPUs (typical AAA game, high settings)
CPU1080p1440p4KPair page
Core i3-12100FCPU ~48%CPU ~24%GPU-limited—
Ryzen 5 5600CPU ~44%CPU ~18%GPU-limited—
Core i5-12400FCPU ~41%CPU ~13%GPU-limited—
Ryzen 5 7600CPU ~28%GPU-limitedGPU-limited—
Core Ultra 5 245KCPU ~27%GPU-limitedGPU-limitedFull pairing
Ryzen 7 5800X3DCPU ~25%GPU-limitedGPU-limitedFull pairing
Core i5-14600KCPU ~23%GPU-limitedGPU-limitedFull pairing
Ryzen 7 9700XCPU ~19%GPU-limitedGPU-limitedFull pairing
Core Ultra 7 265KCPU ~19%GPU-limitedGPU-limitedFull pairing
Core i7-14700KCPU ~16%GPU-limitedGPU-limitedFull pairing
Ryzen 7 7800X3DCPU ~6%GPU-limitedGPU-limitedFull pairing
Ryzen 7 9800X3DBalancedGPU-limitedGPU-limitedFull pairing

“GPU-limited” is normal and means the card is the part working hardest. A CPU % is how much of the card goes unused. Check any other pair in the PC Bottleneck Calculator.

What PSU Does the RTX 5070 Ti Need?

The RTX 5070 Ti’s maker recommends a 750W power supply, and the card itself draws up to about 300W. With a Ryzen 5 7600X3D, the PSU Calculator estimates a full-load draw of about 469W for the whole PC and recommends a 750W unit (30% headroom, rounded up). A power-hungry CPU such as a Core i9 needs more, so check your exact parts.

Similar Graphics Cards

Cards close to this one in our ranking
Graphics cardScoreVRAMFPS 1440p highBoard powerReleased
RX 7900 XTX8524GB145355W2022
RTX 40808016GB136320W2022
RTX 5070 Ti7916GB134300W2025
RX 9070 XT7816GB133304W2025
RX 7900 XT7020GB119315W2022

Head-to-head comparisons: RTX 5070 Ti vs RX 9070 XT.

Try the RTX 5070 Ti with your own CPU, resolution and settings in the FPS Calculator, or see which games it runs in Can I Run It.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the RTX 5070 Ti good for 1440p gaming?

Yes. Its gaming score of 79 clears the 1440p line (50) our PC Upgrade Calculator uses, and it averages about 134 FPS at 1440p high in a typical AAA game with a fast CPU.

What CPU should I pair with the RTX 5070 Ti?

For 1080p, at least a Ryzen 5 7600X3D to avoid a noticeable CPU bottleneck; at 1440p, a Ryzen 7 5700X is enough. Faster CPUs help in esports and strategy games.

What power supply does the RTX 5070 Ti need?

Its maker recommends 750W. With a Ryzen 5 7600X3D our PSU Calculator suggests 750W for the whole PC.

Is 16GB of VRAM enough on the RTX 5070 Ti?

16GB of VRAM is enough for ultra textures at 1080p, 1440p and 4K.