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MSI GeForce RTX 5070 12GB Gaming Trio OC

Name: MSI GeForce RTX 5070 12GB Gaming Trio OC
Brand: MSI
SKU: msi-geforce-rtx-5070-12gb-gaming-trio-oc
Price: 569.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

MSI's premium Gaming Trio OC take on the RTX 5070, with 12GB of GDDR7, TRI FROZR 4 triple-fan cooling, RGB lighting, and a substantial 338mm form for premium 1440p ultra builds.

75/100

Very good

Overall score · how we rate

12GB GDDR7DLSS 4 with multi-frame genTRI FROZR 4 coolingMystic Light RGBPremium 338mm build

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Why we rate it

Premium TRI FROZR 4 cooling
DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation
Strong 1440p ultra performance
Mystic Light RGB and premium build
Significant size and price premium
Only 12GB VRAM

Score profile

Where the MSI GeForce RTX 5070 12GB Gaming Trio OC wins and loses

Scored against the graphics cards class

1440p rasterisation

4K rasterisation

Ray tracing

Cooling and acoustics

Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

General info

ArchitectureBlackwell

GPU chipGB205

Process4 nm

Release year2025

DLSS version4

Ray tracing generation4

Memory

VRAM12 GB

Memory typeGDDR7

Memory bus width192

Memory speed28

Memory bandwidth672

Compute units

CUDA cores / Stream processors6144

Ray tracing cores48

Tensor cores / AI accelerators192

Base clock2152 MHz

Boost clock2512 MHz

Interface

PCIe version5

PCIe lanes16

Power

TDP / TGP250 W

PSU recommendation650 W

Power connectors16

Design and cooling

Length338 mm

Slot width2.5

Fan count3

Zero-RPM idle modeYes

RGB lightingYes

BackplateYes

Factory overclockedYes

Display outputs

HDMI1

HDMI version2.1

DisplayPort3

DisplayPort version2.1

Max resolution4

Watch it in action

Head to head

MSI GeForce RTX 5070 12GB Gaming Trio OC vs PowerColor PowerColor Red Devil RX 9070 XT 16GB

Highlighted cell = better in that row

MSI GeForce RTX 5070 12GB Gaming Trio OCPowerColor Red Devil RX 9070 XT 16GB

	MSIMSI GeForce RTX 5070 12GB Gaming Trio OCThis page	PowerColorPowerColor Red Devil RX 9070 XT 16GB
Overall score	75 /100	75 /100
VRAM	12 GB	16 GBBetter
Boost clock	2512 MHz	2970 MHzBetter
Memory type	GDDR7	GDDR6
TDP	250 WBetter	304 W
Cuda cores	6144Better	4096
Memory bus bit	192	256Better

Who it's for

Is the MSI GeForce RTX 5070 12GB Gaming Trio OC right for you?

Buy it if

Premium 1440p ultra showpiece builders

If you want the absolute best MSI 5070 partner card with TRI FROZR 4 cooling, Mystic Light RGB, and reinforced premium build for a showpiece, the Gaming Trio OC earns its premium over the SHADOW variant.

Skip it if

Value-focused or compact builders

If you mainly care about gaming performance per pound or you're building in a compact case, the MSI SHADOW 2X OC delivers identical fps in a 231mm form for noticeably less money.

Premium 1440p showpiece builder

Building a showpiece PC where the GPU is part of the visual identity. TRI FROZR 4 cooling, premium build, and Mystic Light RGB all justify the premium for this buyer.

excellent

Acoustic-focused 1440p gamer

Cares deeply about a quiet PC. The TRI FROZR 4 cooling delivers very quiet sustained operation under sustained 1440p ultra load, well below thermal limits.

good

Mild overclocker

Wants headroom for manual GPU tuning beyond the factory OC. The premium cooling and high-power-limit circuitry give more thermal and power margin than budget partner variants.

okay

Value-focused or compact builder

Wants the 5070 chip at the lowest sensible price or in a compact case. The SHADOW 2X OC delivers identical fps in a 231mm form for less money. Pricing decides.

skip

Common questions

Before you buy

Is the MSI 5070 Gaming Trio OC worth the premium over SHADOW 2X OC?

Only for showpiece builds and acoustic-focused buyers. Gaming performance over the cheaper SHADOW variant is identical. The premium pays for triple-fan cooling, Mystic Light RGB, and reinforced premium build.

How does the RTX 5070 compare to the RX 9070?

Similar 1440p ultra performance with the 5070 winning in ray tracing and DLSS 4 features. The 9070 wins on VRAM at 16GB versus 12GB and typically lower pricing. Pick based on RT priorities and VRAM needs.

Will the MSI 5070 Gaming Trio OC fit in my case?

At 338mm long, it needs a roomy mid-tower or full-tower with plenty of GPU length clearance. Won't fit ITX or compact mATX cases. Check exact dimensions against your case before buying.

What PSU do I need for the MSI 5070 Gaming Trio OC?

MSI recommends 650W as the floor. With a power-hungry CPU like a Ryzen 9 or Core i9, step up to a quality 750W unit for transient spike headroom against the 250W TDP.

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