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Asus GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Prime
For this review, Nvidia provided us with an RTX 5070 Ti Prime from Asus. It sports reference clocks and also has a base $749 MSRP. However, we don't know if this is "special launch pricing" like Asus did with certain 5090 and 5080 models, so prices might go up after the initial batch — and probably will, but we'll discuss that more in the conclusion. Still, this isn't a factory overclocked model, and we expect most base MSRP 5070 Ti cards will offer similar performance.
There are no Founders Edition RTX 5070 Ti cards, just as Nvidia made no 4070 Ti or 4070 Ti Super cards. This will be a GPU served solely by the AIB partners, which is probably a good thing for those businesses. The margins may be lower than on the 5080 and 5090, but we anticipate more people will be buying the 5070 Ti than either of the higher-tier parts.
As a base model RTX 5070 Ti, Asus doesn't provide much in the way of visible extras with the Prime. You get a triple-fan card, a 3x 8-pin to 16-pin adapter, velcro strips, and a quick-start manual. There's no support stand or similar hardware, which could still be beneficial on a card that weighs 1180g (2.60 lbs).
The 5070 Ti Prime is a 2.5-slot design measuring 304x126x50 mm. The fans, meanwhile, are custom 88mm designs with an integrated rim to improve airflow and static pressure. The center fan also spins in the opposite direction, which Asus says reduces turbulence and noise levels. The back fan (furthest from the video ports) also features a flow-through design to improve cooling by allowing the air to pass straight through the radiator fins.
The default clock speed on the GPU is a 2452 MHz boost clock, but if you install Asus GPU Tweak III and enable its OC mode, you get a 30 MHz boost. Which is basically something you could do — and a lot more — on your own without any difficulty. We haven't had time to fully test overclocking on the 5070 Ti, and we mostly don't worry too much about such things as modern GPUs tend to push pretty close to their reasonable limits, but if it's like the 5080, there should be a bit more headroom than usual.
Higher-spec Asus cards often include three DisplayPort connections and two HDMI connections, but the Prime sticks with the more traditional triple DP and single HDMI. There's also no lighting of any form on the card, RGB or otherwise. It's a no-frills design, intended to compete on price by eschewing any extra bells and whistles. That doesn't mean it's a completely base-level card, however.
Asus does have a VBIOS switch to toggle between quiet and performance modes. Even Nvidia still skips that on its reference cards. We tested in performance mode, but if you want a slightly quieter experience, graphics cards with a Q/P toggle often adjust the fan speed curves and GPU clocks slightly to reduce noise levels.
Asus also has some less visible extras under the hood. It has moved to phase-change thermal pads with all of its graphics cards now. These tend to hold up better over time compared to traditional TIMs (thermal interface materials) that can dry out. Asus also applies an adhesive, which it calls GPU Guard, to the corners of the GPU package. This can help to reduce warping and cracking over time, leading to better longevity.
Overall, the Asus 5070 Ti Prime follows the traditional approach for GPUs, with clean lines and nothing to draw attention to the card aesthetics. The shroud has a rounded edge on the top and a beveled edge on the bottom, and it's mostly black with a few silver accents. If you prefer a minimalist look to your graphics card, the Prime should be a good choice.
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