About MSI GeForce RTX 5070 12G SHADOW 2X OC

The MSI GeForce RTX 5070 12G SHADOW 2X OC is a high-performance, mid-to-high-range graphics card that brings NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture into a compact, dual-fan form factor. It is designed to dominate 1440p gaming and serve as a highly capable entry point for 4K workloads and AI-driven content creation.

Equipped with 6,144 CUDA cores, the RTX 5070 SHADOW 2X OC offers a substantial jump in raw processing power. As an "OC" (Overclocked) model, it features a boost clock of 2542 MHz, which can be further pushed to 2557 MHz using the Extreme Performance profile in MSI Center. This card is among the first to utilize 12GB of GDDR7 memory, providing a blistering 28 Gbps memory speed on a 192-bit bus. This next-gen memory standard significantly reduces latency and increases bandwidth for high-resolution textures.

Despite its powerful internals, the card maintains a compact length of 231 mm, making it an excellent candidate for Small Form Factor (SFF) enthusiast builds. Its SHADOW 2X cooling system includes:

TORX Fan 5.0: Features linked ring arcs and a fan cowl that stabilizes airflow, increasing pressure by up to 23% over standard axial fans.

Nickel-plated Copper Baseplate: Quickly captures heat from the GPU and memory modules, transferring it to precision-machined "Core Pipes."

Zero Frozr Technology: Ensures silence by stopping the fans completely during low-load tasks.

The card is built for modern platforms with PCIe 5.0 support and a 16-pin power connector. It has a power consumption of 250W, and MSI recommends a 650W PSU for stable operation. For displays, it provides three DisplayPort 2.1b ports and one HDMI 2.1b port, supporting 8K video at 120Hz or 4K at 480Hz.