NVIDIA is reportedly scaling back production on its 16GB GPUs, giving priority to the 8GB VRAM models of the RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti, which means that you will have a difficult time in getting your hands on graphics cards with 12GB of memory or higher. The company has also confirmed to us that it isn’t going to discontinue any RTX 5000 series models, but states that memory supply is constrained and it will make efforts to rectify this problem.
In short, the memory crisis has ensured that you won’t be able to enjoy AAA gaming at respectable framerates, but the situation doesn’t have to be this grim, not when Amazon is offering the ASUS Prime version of the RTX 5070 for $549.99. This version is ideal for smaller chassis, but there’s a catch; you have to be a Prime member to take advantage of it. Also, considering the market situation, there’s a strong chance that GPUs with increased VRAM will become more expensive, with the RTX 5090 reported to reach a whopping $5,000 MSRP in Q1 2026, so you’d better act fast.
With NVIDIA rolling out DLSS 4.5 and Dynamic Frame Generation, you’ll be enjoying AAA gaming on your ASUS Prime RTX 5070 at increased framerates and substantially improved image quality
To avoid any confusion, we are referring to the non-OC version of the ASUS Prime RTX 5070, whose core clock runs at 2,557MHz, whereas the OC variant is the exact same model, but its frequency is set at 2,587MHz. However, the slightly faster version is going for $589.99 for Amazon Prime members, and such a small overclock does not justify a $40 price bump, especially when you can achieve the same overclock for the regular ASUS Prime RTX 5070.
With its triple-fan cooler and 2.5-slot design, this RTX 5070 is ready for Small Form Factor chassis, featuring dual-ball bearings and axial technology for quiet yet effective operation. ASUS recommends that you have a 750W power supply at a bare minimum if you don’t want to encounter problems with this GPU, but even with its 12GB GDDR7, which is limiting to some, why would we recommend the RTX 5070?
Well, with NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 and Dynamic Frame Generation technologies available for this graphics card, you can experience even better image quality and performance at a lower input resolution, reducing the VRAM consumption. In our previous reporting, Red Dead Redemption 2 produced better image quality than native resolution when DLSS 4.5 is enabled, thanks to its second-generation Transformer model, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s DLSS 4.5 Performance mode putting AMD’s FSR Redstone to shame.
Assuming NVIDIA didn’t surprise gamers with its new upscaling iteration, we would likely be recommending the AMD Radeon RX 9070 or RX 9070 XT in its place, thanks to their impressive ‘price to performance’ ratio, but that’s not the case anymore. Also, if you didn’t notice, the ASUS Prime RTX 5070’s $549.99 price tag is NVIDIA’s launch MSRP, so you have one heck of an opportunity to take your AAA gaming experience to the next level without blowing a hole in your wallet.
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About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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