Architect's technical teardown: VRAM capacity, memory bandwidth, TDP, and AI throughput — compared head-to-head for local LLM workloads.
The budget Blackwell entry. Optimized for 12B-14B models with the latest tensor cores for FP4 precision support.
16-core Raptor Lake processor. Excellent balance of multi-core AI preprocessing performance, high clock speeds, and overall system value.
| Metric | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 12GB | 0GB |
| Memory Bandwidth | 672 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |
| AI Throughput (TOPS) | 988 | 1.2 |
| TDP (Power Draw) | 250W | 125W |
| Est. Price | $649.99 | $349.99 |