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MSI and Blizzard Launch WoW-Themed GeForce RTX 5070 as Hands-On Tests Confirm Specs and Performance

Hands-on testing verifies a Blackwell-based, overclocked design with upgraded cooling, delivering solid gaming performance.

Overview

  • Global release began March 2 with limited quantities for the Light and Void editions tied to World of Warcraft: Midnight.
  • NAG’s hands-on confirms NVIDIA Blackwell architecture plus MSI’s factory overclock, custom PCB and TRI FROZR 4 cooling.
  • Reported specs include 12GB GDDR7 at 28 Gbps on a 192-bit bus, 6,144 CUDA cores and a 2.61 GHz boost clock (2.625 GHz in Extreme mode).
  • Real-world results show 55 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 with max settings and 193 FPS average in League of Legends with a 1% low of 187 FPS.
  • Local distributors expect stock next week with only the Void Edition planned locally and pricing yet to be announced.