MSI RTX 5070 12G SHADOW 2X OC graphics card

12GB GDDR7 RTX 5070 for 1440p gaming

The MSI RTX 5070 12G SHADOW 2X OC is a 12GB graphics card built on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series architecture. It delivers 6144 CUDA cores and a 2542 MHz boost clock through a 192-bit memory interface. The 28 Gbps GDDR7 memory feeds high-resolution textures without bottleneck. This configuration targets 1440p gaming and entry-level 4K workloads.

Upgrade path from 8GB or 10GB mid-range cards

Moving from an 8GB or 10GB GPU adds meaningful VRAM headroom for modern titles at high texture settings. The 250W TDP and single 16-pin power connector require a 650W supply, so the jump is worth it when your PSU and case already meet those specs. PCI Express 5.0 support also future-proofs the link to newer platforms.

PCI Express 5.0 x16 and DisplayPort 2.1b limits

The card uses a PCI Express 5.0 x16 slot, but bandwidth scales to the motherboard generation installed. Three DisplayPort 2.1b outputs and one HDMI 2.1b port drive up to four displays at 7680 x 4320 resolution. The 231 mm length fits standard ATX cases, while the dual-fan cooler handles the 250W thermal design within the 50 mm thickness.