- Test conditions:
- Here is the (personal) configuration used for this test
- RTX 5070 Ti AMP Extreme INFINITY graphics card (loaned by Zotac)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7800X3D
- CM: MSI MPG B650 Carbon
- Power supply: be quiet! Power Zone 2 1000W
- Watercooling: MSI MEG Coreliquid 360
- RAM: 32 GB Corsair Vengeance DDR5
- SSD: 2TB / 1TB system
- Games and software mainly used: Cyberpunk 2077, Control, Forza Horizon 5, Warhammer Space Marine 2 and 3D Mark
Before getting into the thick of it and talking about performance, let's see what this new graphics card promises. The RTX 5070 Ti AMP Extreme INFINITY from ZOTAC is a custom version of Nvidia's new RTX 5070. The machine is intended to bury the RTX 4070 and compete with the 4080 (to a lesser extent), notably by using AI. Nvidia has thrown itself headlong into this path to the detriment of a major evolution in raw power. A good idea? A matter of taste. In any case, as it stands, it's not that bad since the RTX 5070 Ti is a monster that normally represents a range supposed to be accessible. Expect to pay a little over €1,100 for the Zotac RTX 5070 Ti AMP Extreme INFINITY model, for example.
A real monster
It's already monstrous in size, titanic. You would have thought that everyone had calmed down since the RTX 40, but no. ZOTAC's RTX 5070 Ti measures 33 cm long, 13.7 cm wide, and 7 cm thick. An XXL graphics card that also weighs in at over 2.1 kg. Fortunately, the beast comes with a small adjustable kickstand to help cases without integrated accessories carry it effectively. The latter goes everywhere and can even rest on a fan corner if necessary.
With its size, it imposes itself and ZOTAC takes advantage of it to give it a rather classic, but effective look. Fans of the Infinity range will be delighted to find the infinity mirror at the tip, while the side will visibly reveal pretty spaces illuminated by all the necessary RGB. The GPU chip is visible on the top as are the radiator ridges on the sides. The three fans do not have aRGB.
The RTX 5070 Ti AMP Extreme INFINITY comes with a 12V VHPWR connector in the appropriate 3 x 8-pin format. You can of course connect it to a 12 VHPWR directly if your power supply has what it takes. Added to this is a small cable for the aRGB that you will plug directly into your motherboard and a pouch containing user manuals and stickers in the brand's colors.
What it has in its belly
On paper, the numbers are solid. We're told 16 GB of memory, 8960 CUDA cores, 250 Tensor Cores, and 70 dedicated to Ray Tracing. The raw numbers may not be as impressive as what the RTX 4080 and a 4080 Super offer, but it's worth noting that we're moving up a notch in terms of generation and that AI is also involved. We're told 1499 AI TOPS. A new way of measuring according to Nvidia. Not enough to upset everyone, though. On the other hand, we are clearly above the 4070 range (Ti, Super and classic).
- RTX 5070 Ti: 8960 CUDA / 280 Tensor Core (5th Gen) / 70 RT Core (4th Gen)
- RTX 4080 Super: 10240 CUDA / 512 Tensor Core / 80 RT Core
- RTX 4080: 9728 CUDA / 304 Tensor Core / 76 RT Core
- RTX 4070 Super: 7168 CUDA / 224 Tensor Core / 56 / RT Core
- RTX 4070 Ti: 7680 CUDA / 264 Tensor Core / 66 RT Core
- RTX 4070: 5888 CUDA / 186 Tensor Core / 46 RT Core
The RTX 5070 Ti AMP Extreme INFINITY also features 16GB of GDDR7 memory, a slight improvement compared to similar RTX 40s since the technology is moving up a grade here again. As for the frequency, Zotac is banking on a classic 2300 MHz clock rate, and a boost that can reach 2512 MHz. Note that a button allows you to use the dual bios, two profiles allowing you to either take advantage of maximum performance, or on the contrary to opt for something calmer and quieter. Let it be said, in any case, the card is not very noisy anyway. The 95mm fans do an excellent job, as does the entire construction of the Icestorm 3.0 cooling system, which Zotac has the secret to. Your 5070 Ti AMP Extreme INFINITY will be able to take advantage of its optimal performance without overheating. A little over 50°C during our benchmarks, 60-64°C during gaming. We're talking about measurements made over short sessions, but we haven't had any problems during our tests, and these measurements are actually quite good.
In gaming, the RTX 5070 Ti more than does the job
Speaking of tests, we were able to play various games with the beast, including the essential Cyberpunk 2077, now a true technological sandbox that has almost everything on the market. With an RTX 5070 Ti in the throat, we don't really need to be picky about the settings. The benchmark speaks for itself. At its maximum capabilities with Ray Tracing and Path Tracing, we're around 70 fps. In games, when things are moving a lot, we can expect a good 60 fps. Without Path Tracing, the margin of error disappears since we easily reach a hundred frames per second.
On other games like Control, Avatar Frontiers of Pandora, or Forza Horizon 5, the results are similar. We can play in 1440p with bold graphics options, but also touch 4K. The performance is excellent, above the 4070 range, not far from what a 4080 Super can offer. At least, visually, and that's what matters to gamers. On 3DMark, the benchmarks are just as good, clearly superior to the 4070 once again and not far behind the RTX 4080 Super. The RTX 5070 Ti proves it's capable of ray tracing, holding its own, and confirming its position among its big brothers. The same goes for 4K. Here again, the graphics card is very solid, although it will shine more in games rather than here where you just have to flex your muscles.
DLSS 4, the technology that sells the RTX 50 on its own
The RTX 5070 Ti AMP Extreme INFINITY is a very solid graphics card based on Nvidia's brand-new architecture and can therefore use all of its technologies. AI again, AI always, AI. The brand is betting big on this and aims to boost its graphics cards with everything needed to take full advantage of it. This is why the communication was mainly focused on it. It is therefore quite natural that the use of DLSS seems essential now. DLSS 4 is also gradually being rolled out and is already working miracles, allowing you to achieve otherwise unattainable performance. The RTX 5070 Ti will therefore also benefit from it in games like Cyberpunk 2077 or the recent Assassin's Creed Shadows. The most beautiful ray tracing effects and/or increasingly sharp resolutions are now tenable without making too many concessions, or even none at all, with the games of the last three years.
The fact remains that the RTX 5070 Ti AMP Extreme INFINITY is a big powerhouse. The little one has it in the belly, but it needs energy to get the most out of it. The beast alone consumes a little more than 300W when running at full speed, which is not nothing. We may be below the peaks that the RTX 4080 and 4090 can reach, but still, it's serious. Especially for a regular gamer who has to keep an eye on their electricity bill.
Finally, a quick overview of the in-house Firestorm software, which is always a solid companion for Zotac gear. The RTX 5070 Ti AMP Extreme INFINITY can be personalized using several profiles, including cosmetic ones. It is also on this software that you can keep an eye on its vital signs in case
Technical specifications of the ZOTAC RTX 5070 Ti AMP Extreme INFINITY
- GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
- CUDA cores: 8960
- Video Memory: 16GB GDDR7
- Memory Bus: 256-bit
- GPU Frequency: 2512 MHz
- Memory Frequency: 28 Gbps
- PCI Express: PCIE 5.0 x 16
- Video Outputs: 3 x DisplayPort 2.1b with UHBR20
- (up to 4K 480 Hz or 8K 165 Hz with DSC)
- 1 x HDMI® connector*
- *Compatible with 4K 120 Hz HDR, 8K 60 Hz HDR, and VRR (variable refresh rate) as specified in the HDMI 2.1b specification
- HDCP2.3 Support
- Multi-Display Support: Quad Display
- Recommended Power Supply: 750W
- Power Consumption: Around 300W in game
- Power Connectors: 1 x 12v-2x6
- DirectX 12 Ultimate
- OpenGL4.6
- Cooling: IceStorm 3.0
- Width (Bracket) 3.5 slots
- SLinon
- Measurement: Length 332.1mm x 137.5mm x 69.6mm
- Weight: 2.11 Kg
- Accessories: Manual
- 1x 3 x 8-pin-to-16-pin cable
- 1x SPECTRA LINK cable
- Kickstand support adjustable
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