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MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16G SHADOW 3X OC

NVIDIA Blackwell graphics card with 16GB GDDR7, 8960 CUDA cores, PCIe Gen 5 and MSI's triple-fan SHADOW cooling platform for high-performance gaming and GPU-accelerated workloads.
NVIDIA Blackwell 16GB GDDR7 8960 CUDA Cores RTX 5070 Ti PCIe Gen 5 SHADOW 3X Cooling

Quick Product Overview

The MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16G SHADOW 3X OC is a factory-overclocked implementation of NVIDIA's Blackwell-based GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics processor.

MSI combines 8960 CUDA cores with 16GB of 28 Gbps GDDR7 operating across a 256-bit memory interface. MSI specifies a standard boost clock of 2482 MHz and an Extreme Performance setting of 2497 MHz through MSI Center.

The SHADOW 3X design uses three TORX FAN 5.0 fans, a large heatsink, nickel-plated copper baseplate, Core Pipes and a reinforcing backplate. The card measures 303 mm long and consumes 300W under MSI's published specification.

Key Specifications

ModelG507T-16S3C
Graphics ProcessorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
ArchitectureNVIDIA Blackwell
CUDA Cores8960
Boost Clock2482 MHz
Extreme Performance2497 MHz through MSI Center
Video Memory16GB GDDR7
Memory Speed28 Gbps
Memory Interface256-bit
InterfacePCI Express Gen 5
DisplayPort3 × DisplayPort 2.1b
HDMI1 × HDMI 2.1b
Maximum Displays4
Digital Maximum Resolution7680 × 4320
HDCPSupported
DirectXDirectX 12 Ultimate
OpenGLOpenGL 4.6
Power Consumption300W
Recommended PSU750W
Power Connector1 × 16-pin
Card Dimensions303 × 121 × 49 mm
Card Weight994 g
MSI specifies 2482 MHz as the card's boost clock and 2497 MHz as Extreme Performance through MSI Center. Actual operating frequencies vary according to workload, cooling, system configuration, power conditions and individual hardware.

Performance & Use-Case Information

1440p Gaming

The RTX 5070 Ti performance class provides substantial GPU resources for high-quality and high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming.

4K Gaming

The combination of 8960 CUDA cores and 16GB GDDR7 also makes this card relevant to 4K gaming, depending on the title, graphics settings and enabled RTX features.

16GB GDDR7

Sixteen gigabytes of graphics memory provides substantial capacity for high-resolution textures and compatible GPU-accelerated workloads.

Blackwell Architecture

NVIDIA Blackwell provides current RTX 50-series graphics, ray-tracing and AI-acceleration technologies.

DLSS Technologies

Compatible games can use current NVIDIA DLSS technologies for AI-assisted image reconstruction, ray reconstruction and supported frame-generation features.

Creator Applications

NVIDIA CUDA, Tensor and RTX hardware can accelerate compatible rendering, video, AI and GPU-compute applications.

Cooling & Card Design

Triple-Fan Cooling

MSI uses three fans and a large heatsink to provide airflow across the SHADOW 3X thermal assembly.

TORX FAN 5.0

MSI's TORX FAN 5.0 design links fan blades with ring arcs and uses a fan cowl intended to stabilize and maintain high-pressure airflow.

Nickel-Plated Copper Baseplate

Heat from the GPU and graphics memory is captured by a nickel-plated copper baseplate before being transferred into the cooling assembly.

Core Pipes

MSI uses square-profile Core Pipes designed to maximize contact with the GPU baseplate and transfer heat through the heatsink.

Reinforcing Backplate

A structural backplate reinforces the length of the graphics card while completing the restrained SHADOW visual design.

Zero Frozr

MSI's Zero Frozr feature can stop the cooling fans during suitable low-load operating conditions to reduce unnecessary noise.

Graphics-card temperature and acoustic behavior vary with ambient temperature, chassis airflow, fan profiles, workload, power configuration and individual hardware.

Platform & Compatibility

PCI Express Gen 5

MSI specifies PCI Express Gen 5 as the graphics-card interface. Builders should verify motherboard and chassis compatibility.

750W Recommended PSU

MSI recommends a 750W system power supply for the RTX 5070 Ti SHADOW 3X OC.

16-Pin GPU Power

The card uses one 16-pin supplementary power connector. MSI recommends an ATX 3.1 power supply.

303 mm Card Length

Builders should verify chassis clearance for the 303 × 121 × 49 mm graphics card.

Four Display Outputs

Three DisplayPort 2.1b connections and one HDMI 2.1b connection support as many as four displays.

MSI Software

MSI Center provides supported graphics-card configuration functions, while MSI Afterburner provides compatible monitoring and tuning controls.

Works Best With

Processor Pairing

High-Performance Modern CPU

A capable current processor helps avoid unnecessary CPU-side limitations when targeting high frame rates with this GPU class.

Power Pairing

Quality 750W+ ATX 3.1 PSU

MSI recommends a 750W PSU and identifies an ATX 3.1 power supply as the recommended configuration for the card's single 16-pin connector.

Display Pairing

1440p / 4K Display

The RTX 5070 Ti performance class is relevant to high-refresh-rate 1440p and high-resolution 4K gaming displays.

Memory, Power & Display Connectivity

16GB GDDR7

Sixteen gigabytes of dedicated graphics memory provides substantial capacity for modern games and compatible GPU-accelerated applications.

28 Gbps Memory

MSI specifies 28 Gbps GDDR7 operating across a 256-bit memory interface.

PCI Express Gen 5

The current-generation PCI Express interface connects the graphics processor to the host platform.

1 × 16-Pin Power

A single 16-pin connector supplies supplementary graphics-card power. MSI recommends an ATX 3.1 PSU.

3 × DisplayPort 2.1b

Three current-generation DisplayPort outputs provide flexible high-resolution monitor connectivity.

1 × HDMI 2.1b

HDMI 2.1b supports compatible high-resolution displays, including supported DSC, VRR and HDR configurations.

What Published Technical Information Shows

Factory-Overclocked Model

MSI specifies a 2482 MHz boost clock and a 2497 MHz Extreme Performance setting available through MSI Center.

8960 CUDA Cores

MSI documents 8960 CUDA cores for the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics processor used by this SHADOW 3X OC model.

16GB / 256-Bit Memory

The card combines 16GB of 28 Gbps GDDR7 with a 256-bit graphics-memory interface.

Triple-Fan Thermal Design

MSI combines three TORX FAN 5.0 fans with a large heatsink, copper baseplate and Core Pipes.

300W Power Consumption

MSI publishes 300W graphics-card power consumption and recommends a 750W system power supply.

Current Display Standards

DisplayPort 2.1b and HDMI 2.1b provide current-generation connectivity for compatible gaming monitors and televisions.

Where Research Agrees & Differs

Documented Hardware

MSI documentation establishes the core specifications: RTX 5070 Ti, 8960 CUDA cores, 16GB GDDR7, 256-bit memory, PCIe Gen 5, 300W power consumption and four display outputs.

Real-World Results Vary

Published gaming and application results can differ according to processor, driver version, game or application version, resolution, graphics settings, cooling and test methodology.

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

  • NVIDIA Blackwell architecture
  • 8960 CUDA cores
  • 16GB GDDR7 graphics memory
  • 28 Gbps memory speed
  • 256-bit memory interface
  • Factory-overclocked MSI configuration
  • 2497 MHz Extreme Performance setting
  • PCI Express Gen 5
  • Triple TORX FAN 5.0 cooling
  • 3 × DisplayPort 2.1b
  • 1 × HDMI 2.1b
  • Maximum four-display support

Limitations & Planning Considerations

  • 300W published graphics-card power consumption
  • 750W recommended system power supply
  • Requires one 16-pin GPU power connector
  • 303 mm length requires adequate chassis clearance
  • 49 mm card thickness can affect adjacent expansion space
  • Actual boost frequency varies with operating conditions
  • Performance varies by game and graphics settings
  • Retail pricing and availability can change quickly

Upgrade Considerations

Check Case Clearance

Verify support for the card's 303 × 121 × 49 mm dimensions, including clearance around front-mounted cooling hardware.

Check PSU Capacity

MSI recommends a 750W power supply. Builders should also account for the rest of the system's power requirements.

Plan the 16-Pin Connection

The card uses one 16-pin power connector and MSI recommends an ATX 3.1 PSU. Cable clearance should be considered during installation.

Alternatives to Consider

Other RTX 5070 Ti Models

Other RTX 5070 Ti implementations can be compared for cooler size, clock settings, acoustics, dimensions and current pricing.

Radeon RX 9070 XT

AMD's RDNA 4 RX 9070 XT is a useful alternative to compare for raster performance, ray tracing, software features, power requirements and current pricing.

GeForce RTX 5070

The non-Ti RTX 5070 occupies a lower performance tier and can be considered where system requirements or purchase cost are priorities.

Who Is It Best For?

High-Refresh 1440p Gamers

Users building powerful systems around high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming displays.

4K Gaming Systems

Buyers researching a GPU with substantial resources for high-resolution gaming and current RTX technologies.

Gaming & Creator Builds

Systems that can benefit from 16GB GDDR7 alongside NVIDIA CUDA, RTX and AI-acceleration technologies.

Rockin Box Tech Research Summary

The MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16G SHADOW 3X OC combines NVIDIA's Blackwell RTX 5070 Ti GPU with 16GB of high-speed GDDR7 and MSI's triple-fan SHADOW cooling design.

MSI specifies 8960 CUDA cores, 28 Gbps GDDR7, a 256-bit memory interface, a 2482 MHz boost clock and a 2497 MHz Extreme Performance setting through MSI Center.

The card measures 303 × 121 × 49 mm, consumes 300W and uses one 16-pin power connector. MSI recommends a 750W power supply and identifies an ATX 3.1 PSU as the recommended power configuration.

For buyers researching a high-performance RTX 5070 Ti, the SHADOW 3X OC combines 16GB of graphics memory, current Blackwell features, triple-fan cooling and modern display connectivity in MSI's comparatively understated SHADOW design.

Research Sources

MSI

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16G SHADOW 3X OC official specifications, clock speeds, memory, dimensions, cooling features, display outputs and power requirements.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 50-series Blackwell architecture, RTX platform, graphics technologies and current driver information.

Manufacturer documentation is treated as the primary source for physical specifications and supported features. Specifications, software support and product revisions should be checked against current manufacturer documentation.

Research Disclosure

Each review is research-driven and based on manufacturer specifications, technical documentation and reputable published sources.

Products are not necessarily physically tested by Rockin Box Tech.

Graphics performance, clock speeds, temperatures, acoustics, power consumption and application performance can vary according to processor, motherboard, memory, BIOS, graphics driver, operating system, case airflow, cooling, power configuration, application or game version, graphics settings, resolution and operating conditions.

Product specifications, firmware and driver support, pricing and availability may change after this review is published.
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