Revealed: Core Count, GPU Architecture, VRAM, and TGP Details

Recent specs for NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070 GPUs have once again been validated by the well-known leaker, Kopite7kimi. With the tech community abuzz with excitement, these details offer a closer look into NVIDIA’s upcoming offerings.

Unveiling the Specs

Get ready for CES reveals of NVIDIA’s new Blackwell RTX 50 series, but, as usual, leaks are already shaping our expectations. Among the SKUs are the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and the RTX 5070, slotting into the upper mid-range of this lineup. Thanks to @Kopite7Kimi, we have insights into what these GPUs pack under the hood, from the board specifics and GPU die to the Cuda Cores, VRAM, and the all-important TBP.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, it’s more or less business as usual with the memory configuration mirroring that of the RTX 4070, barring a tweak in the memory type. The RTX 5070 Ti takes it up a notch with the enhanced GB203 GPU and ups its game with 16GB VRAM right out of the gate.

Twitter chatter couldn’t resist teasing an engagement first-hand:

Merry Christmas. GeForce RTX 5070 Ti… GB203-300-A1… 16G…300W… — @kopite7kimi, Dec 25, 2024

Here’s how the RTX 5070 Ti stacks up on paper:

• SKU Name: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
• Board: PG147-SKU60
• GPU: GB203-300-A1
• Cuda Cores: 8960
• VRAM: 16 GB GDDR7 256-bit
• TBP: 300W

The 5070 Ti sports a 16GB GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit memory bus. Known rumors about the GB203-300 GPU and the PG147 SKU60 board have stood the test, aligning with the latest leaks. Cuda Core counts stay true to past predictions. Interestingly, the TBP is surprisingly lower by 50W than initially speculated, at just 15W more than the RTX 4070 Ti.

Moving onto the GeForce RTX 5070, here’s what has trickled down:

• SKU Name: GeForce RTX 5070
• Board: PG146-SKU70
• GPU: GB205-300-A1
• Cuda Cores: 6144
• VRAM: 12 GB GDDR7 192-bit
• TBP: 250W

A snippet from the digital grapevine: GeForce RTX 5070… 12G…250W… — @kopite7kimi, Dec 25, 2024

The RTX 5070 retains the GB205-300-A1 die, reflecting prior leaks, with VRAM identical to the RTX 4070. However, it now uses GDDR7 memory and has a subtle reduction in its Cuda Core tally from past whispers—now set at 6144. The TBP rumor clocks in at 250W, confirming speculations.

While these insights are not directly from NVIDIA, the accuracy of Kopite’s past disclosures gives weight to these specs. Still, brace yourself for no price downturns from NVIDIA; they’re rarely known for slashing prices with new releases. Anticipate both the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070 to hit the shelves in Q1 2025, after their bigger siblings, the RTX 5080 and RTX 5090, make their debut.

A Glimpse at the Lineup

Here’s a preliminary glimpse into the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 GPU lineup:

Keep an eye out for more updates as the official launch approaches. As always, NVIDIA’s next-gen lineup promises to rev up graphical capabilities and redefine performance standards in PC gaming.

Source insights credit: @Kopite7Kimi