Architect's technical teardown: VRAM capacity, memory bandwidth, TDP, and AI throughput — compared head-to-head for local LLM workloads.
The most affordable 16GB NVIDIA card. Perfect for local AI hobbyists wanting access to larger VRAM pools without the ultra-premium price.
The budget Blackwell entry. Optimized for 12B-14B models with the latest tensor cores for FP4 precision support.
| Metric | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 16GB | 12GB |
| Memory Bandwidth | 672 GB/s | 672 GB/s |
| AI Throughput (TOPS) | 706 | 988 |
| TDP (Power Draw) | 285W | 250W |
| Est. Price | $599.99 | $649.99 |