If you've been eagerly awaiting the return of one of the more budget-friendly Blackwell cards to stock at a reputable retailer, now is your chance to grab one at its list price. Amazon currently offers the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC 12GB Graphics Card exclusively to Amazon Prime members for $609.99, with the added benefit of free shipping. This GPU is perfect for gaming at up to 1440p with high framerates and supports the latest DLSS 4 technology, making it an attractive choice for gamers looking to enhance their setup.
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 point, they have been notoriously difficult to find in stock. The Windforce model, being an OC version, is priced higher, but at $609.99, it's currently the most affordable standalone 5070 GPU you can find.
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC 12GB Graphics Card
$609.99 at Amazon
When compared to the previous generation GPUs, the RTX 5070 delivers performance on par with the RTX 4070 Super. While we had 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—only $10 less than the price of this Gigabyte 5070 model. However, finding an RTX 4070 Super GPU at this price is now nearly impossible. The RTX 5070 not only looks better but also performs superiorly in games that support DLSS 4 and multi-frame generation, offering a more future-proof solution that will continue to improve with driver optimizations.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Review by Jacqueline Thomas
"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 delivers on its promise to play games at 1440p with high frame rates. However, it doesn't necessarily outshine the RTX 4070 Super or other graphics cards in its price range in terms of raw performance. The addition of Multi Frame Generation is a valuable feature, especially for those with high-refresh monitors, but it may not justify an upgrade on its own."
