RTX 5070 Slips Below MSRP in First Price Cut

If you've been hunting for an affordable Blackwell GPU at a reputable retailer, here's unexpected news: you can now find one below MSRP. Newegg's eBay store currently offers the MSI Ventus GeForce RTX 5070 12GB Graphics Card at $539 with free shipping – $10 under its $549 launch price and the best deal available for this model. The RTX 5070 delivers impressive 1440p gaming performance with high frame rates and supports cutting-edge DLSS 4 technology.

MSI Ventus GeForce RTX 5070 12GB Graphics Card

MSI Ventus GeForce RTX 5070 12GB Graphics Card

$549.99 save 2% $539.00 at Newegg (eBay)

Performance-wise, the RTX 5070 matches the previous-generation RTX 4070 Super. While we'd hoped for greater generational improvements in raw power, recall that the RTX 4070 Super already excelled at 1080p and 1440p gaming. The RTX 4070 Super has since been discontinued and now primarily exists in the secondhand market. Where the RTX 5070 shines is with DLSS 4 and its multi-frame generation technology, creating significant performance advantages in supported titles like Wuchang: Fallen Feathers and Doom: The Dark Ages.

The Ventus version features an effective triple-fan cooling solution. Unless you're building in a compact case, triple-fan designs typically outperform dual-fan configurations with better thermals and quieter operation, as the fans can maintain lower RPMs. This premium cooling solution makes the Ventus 3X model particularly compelling at this price point.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Review by Jacqueline Thomas

"Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 presents a paradox. It undoubtedly delivers on its promise of high-frame-rate 1440p gaming, yet fails to meaningfully surpass the RTX 4070 Super or other GPUs in this price bracket. Its inclusion of Multi Frame Generation technology benefits high-refresh-rate monitor owners, though alone doesn't justify upgrading from existing capable hardware."