GeForce RTX 5070 12GB vs GeForce RTX 5090 32GB

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12GB ≈ ₹1.29 L today · 2025 Buy now

≈125% higher est. score

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 32GB ≈ ₹4.49 L today · 2025 Buy now

Verdict: GeForce RTX 5090 32GB scores about 125% higher than GeForce RTX 5070 12GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 5070 12GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score (1440p)

128

Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today

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GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GeForce RTX 5090 32GB

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official NVIDIA, AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick GeForce RTX 5070 12GB

325 W lower rated board power (250 W vs 575 W)
About ₹3.2 L cheaper today

Why pick GeForce RTX 5090 32GB

125% higher estimated gaming score
20 GB more video memory (32 vs 12 GB)
2.7× memory bandwidth (1792 vs 672 GB/s)

Specifications

	GeForce RTX 5070 12GB	GeForce RTX 5090 32GB
Architecture	Blackwell	Blackwell
GPU chip	GB205	GB202
CUDA cores	6,144	21,760
RT cores	48	170
Tensor cores	192	680
Video memory	12 GB GDDR7	32 GB GDDR7
Memory bus	192-bit	512-bit
Memory bandwidth	672 GB/s	1792 GB/s
L2 cache	48 MB	96 MB
Boost clock	2.51 GHz	2.41 GHz
Board power (rated)	250 W	575 W
PCIe interface	PCIe 5.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x16
Upscaling / frame generation	DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation	DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation
Released	2025-03-04	2025-01-30
Price today (≈)	₹1.29 L	₹4.49 L

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 5070 12GB better than GeForce RTX 5090 32GB?

GeForce RTX 5090 32GB scores about 125% higher than GeForce RTX 5070 12GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 5070 12GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, GeForce RTX 5070 12GB or GeForce RTX 5090 32GB?

GeForce RTX 5070 12GB is rated at 250 W versus 575 W for GeForce RTX 5090 32GB.

Which is better value, GeForce RTX 5070 12GB or GeForce RTX 5090 32GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), GeForce RTX 5070 12GB gives more estimated performance for the money than GeForce RTX 5090 32GB. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Are GeForce RTX 5070 12GB and GeForce RTX 5090 32GB good for 1440p gaming?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5070 12GB (12 GB GDDR7) and GeForce RTX 5090 32GB (32 GB GDDR7) both have more than 8 GB of video memory, a good amount for 1440p. Actual frame rates depend on the game, settings and ray tracing.