MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ventus 3X OC
MSI's VENTUS 3X OC take on the RTX 5070, with 12GB of GDDR7, triple TORX fan cooling, and a factory overclock for cooler, quieter 1440p ultra builds.
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Why we rate it
- Triple-fan cooling for quiet running
- DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation
- Strong 1440p ultra performance
- ZERO FROZR silent idle
- Only 12GB VRAM
- Narrow 192-bit memory bus
Where the MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ventus 3X OC wins and loses
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MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ventus 3X OC vs PowerColor PowerColor Red Devil RX 9070 XT 16GB
| MSIMSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ventus 3X OCThis page | PowerColorPowerColor Red Devil RX 9070 XT 16GB | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 75 /100 | 75 /100 |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 16 GBBetter |
| Boost clock | — | 2970 MHz |
| Memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| TDP | — | 304 W |
| Cuda cores | — | 4096 |
| Memory bus bit | — | 256 |
Is the MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ventus 3X OC right for you?
If you want strong 1440p ultra performance with current-gen DLSS 4 multi-frame generation and quieter triple-fan cooling than the compact VENTUS 2X, the VENTUS 3X OC delivers in a mid-tower build.
If you need a compact card, the VENTUS 2X's 236mm form fits where this 302mm card won't. If 16GB VRAM matters, the RX 9070 offers 16GB at competitive pricing.
Before you buy
The 3X has a triple-fan cooler that runs cooler and quieter under load, plus a larger 302mm body. The 2X is more compact at 236mm. Gaming performance is identical, so pick based on case size and noise preference.
Only if you value quieter cooling and have the case space for the larger card. Gaming performance is the same. For compact builds or pure value, the VENTUS 2X is the better pick.
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.
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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