The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070: A Budget-Friendly Blackwell GPU, But Will You Find One?

Nvidia's latest Blackwell GPU, the GeForce RTX 5070, has launched with a tempting $549.99 MSRP, making it the most affordable 50-series card yet. This follows the January releases of the RTX 5080 and 5090, and the February launch of the RTX 5070 Ti. However, the Founder's Edition won't be available until later this month; third-party cards should be available now.

Past RTX 50-series launches have been plagued by inventory issues, and this release is no exception. Retailers are already warning of shortages, and the threat of bots snapping up stock for resale at inflated prices remains. If you're determined to buy one, act fast if you find one in stock. Alternatively, consider pre-built PCs featuring the RTX 5090, which may have better availability.

In short: This article assumes, but doesn't guarantee, RTX 5070 availability. Be prepared for potential sell-outs.

Quick Links: RTX 5070 Graphics Card Listings

[Best Buy](Link to Best Buy)

[Newegg](Link to Newegg)

[Nvidia Store](Link to Nvidia Store) - Founder's Edition arriving later in March.

[Amazon](Link to Amazon)

[Adorama](Link to Adorama)

[B&H Photo](Link to B&H Photo)

[Microcenter](Link to Microcenter) - In-store only.

Pricing:

The RTX 5070 is the most affordable Blackwell GPU at $549. Cheaper variants are expected later.

• RTX 5090 - $1,999
• RTX 5080 - $999
• RTX 5070 Ti - $749
• RTX 5070 - $549

Where to Preorder:

The listed retailers offer the RTX 5070, but stock is uncertain. Check frequently and proceed to checkout immediately if you find one.

Best Buy: May be a good option, especially outside high-demand areas. Offers quick shipping/pickup.

[Best Buy](Link to Best Buy)

Newegg: Offers the widest selection of AIB (third-party) cards, but check for "Newegg direct" listings to ensure warranty eligibility. Bundle deals may offer better availability.

[Newegg](Link to Newegg)

Nvidia Store: Founder's Editions are usually scarce. Consider registering for notifications.

[Nvidia Store](Link to Nvidia Store)

Amazon: Difficult to navigate; stick to "Amazon direct" listings to avoid inflated prices or scams.

[Amazon](Link to Amazon)

Adorama & B&H Photo: May have stock, but preorders can take longer to ship.

[Adorama](Link to Adorama) [B&H Photo](Link to B&H Photo)

Micro Center: Best in-store option if you're nearby. Expect lines.

[Microcenter](Link to Microcenter)

RTX 5070 Review Summary: Offers 1440p high frame rate gaming, but performance may not significantly surpass the RTX 4070 Super. Multi Frame Generation is a plus.

(Note: Replace bracketed links with actual links to the respective retailers' RTX 5070 pages.)