MSI GeForce RTX™ 5070 12G Shadow 2X OC – Dual-Fan Blackwell Gaming GPU
The MSI GeForce RTX™ 5070 12G Shadow 2X OC blends NVIDIA’s cutting-edge Blackwell architecture with a stealth-inspired dual-fan cooling solution. Featuring 12GB of ultra-fast GDDR7 memory, a 192-bit bus, and advanced AI-driven DLSS 3.5, this GPU is engineered for smooth 1440p high-refresh and capable 4K gaming. Its compact Shadow 2X design ensures efficient cooling while maintaining a sleek, minimalist look for modern builds.
Core Specifications
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GPU: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 (Blackwell architecture)
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CUDA Cores: TBA (~5,000+ expected)
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Memory: 12GB GDDR7
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Memory Interface: 192-bit
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Boost Clock: 2557 MHz (Extreme Performance OC Mode)
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Bus Standard: PCI Express 4.0
Cooling & Design
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Shadow 2X Dual-Fan Cooling – compact dual-fan layout for stable thermals
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Zero Frozr Technology – fans stop during idle/light workloads for silence
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Reinforced Backplate – enhances rigidity and passive cooling efficiency
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Stealth Shadow Styling – matte black finish for understated builds
Display & Connectivity
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Outputs:
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1× HDMI® 2.1b
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3× DisplayPort™ 2.1a
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Max Resolution: 7680×4320 (8K UHD)
Power Requirements
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Recommended PSU: 650W
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Power Connector: 1× 8-pin PCIe
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Typical GPU Power (TGP): ~200W (expected)
Physical Dimensions
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Length (Depth): ~245 mm (9.65 inches)
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Height: ~125 mm (4.92 inches)
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Slot Size (Thickness): 2-slot (~1.57 inches thick)
MSI Gaming RTX 5070 12G Shadow 2X OC – Specifications
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (Blackwell architecture, GB205-300-A1, 5 nm) |
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| Extreme Performance Clock | 2,557 MHz (via MSI Center) |
| Boost Clock | 2,542 MHz |
| CUDA Cores / SM | 6,144 (48 SMs) |
| FP32 Compute | ≈ 31 TFLOPS |
| Memory | 12 GB GDDR7 on 192-bit interface |
| Memory Speed / Bandwidth | 28 Gbps (~672 GB/s) |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 ×16 (electrically ×8) |
| TDP | 250 W |
| Power Connector | 1 × 16-pin (ATX 3.1 recommended, PSU ≥ 650 W) |
| Display Outputs | 3 × DisplayPort 2.1b; 1 × HDMI 2.1b (supports up to 8K @ 120 Hz w/ DSC) |
| Max Resolution | 7680 × 4320 (8K UHD) |
| Cooling Design | Dual Torx Fan 5.0, Zero Frozr 0 dB idle, nickel-plated copper baseplate, Core Pipes, reinforcing backplate with airflow vent |
| SFF Compatibility | Compact "Shadow 2X" design |
| Dimensions | 231 × 126 × 50 mm |
| Weight (Card / Packaged) | 724 g / 1,107 g |
| APIs & Features | DLSS 4 (Multi-Frame Generation), Ray Tracing (4th-gen RT Cores), Reflex 2, G-SYNC, Studio tools, AV1/H.264/HEVC encode-decode |
| Release | Q2 2025; Launch MSRP ≈ $549 |
| Maximum Displays Supported | 4 |
