The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card hit the market in late February with an initial price tag of $749.99, but securing one at that price has become a challenge. The entire Blackwell lineup, including the RTX 5070 Ti, has seen rampant price inflation from both individual sellers and manufacturers, making it difficult to find a card for less than $1,000.
However, there's a smart workaround: opting for a prebuilt gaming PC. Amazon currently lists CyberpowerPC RTX 5070 Ti gaming desktops starting at $2,069.99. This is a compelling option, especially since the RTX 5070 Ti offers performance nearly identical to the RTX 4080 Super (within 5%), and this is before considering the benefits of DLSS 4. The best deal for an RTX 4080 Super gaming PC I've found is at HP for $2,299.99. Unless you're tied to a particular brand, choosing a prebuilt PC with the RTX 5070 Ti could be the more economical choice.
CyberPowerPC RTX 5070 Ti Prebuilt Gaming PCs on Amazon
CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme VR Intel Core i7-14700F RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
$2,069.99 at Amazon
CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme VR Intel Core i9-14900F RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
$2,199.99 at Amazon
CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme VR Intel Core i7-14700KF RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
$2,209.99 at Amazon
CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme AMD Ryzen 9 9900X RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
$2,229.99 at Amazon
CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme VR Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
$2,259.99 at Amazon
CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme VR Intel Core i9-14900KF RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
$2,319.99 at Amazon
CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme VR Intel Core Ultra 9 285 RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
$2,369.99 at Amazon
Among the Blackwell cards released so far, the RTX 5070 Ti stands out as the best value proposition, especially when compared to the previous generation GPUs. It matches the performance of the RTX 4080 Super closely and even outperforms the RTX 5080, which is only 10%-15% faster but 33% more expensive. This GPU excels at delivering high framerates in virtually all games, including at 4K resolution with ray tracing enabled. For those considering AI applications, the RTX 5070 Ti is a more cost-effective option than the RTX 50870, as both come equipped with 16GB of GDDR7 VRAM.
**Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU Review by Jacqueline Thomas**
"At $749, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the top choice for a 4K graphics card for most users, offering significantly better value than the RTX 5080 or 5090. In my comprehensive tests, this GPU excelled at 4K, closely rivaling more expensive models. And with the addition of multi-frame generation, the RTX 5070 Ti will push even higher framerates, though with a slight increase in latency."
Alternative: Lenovo Legion RTX 4080 Super PC for $2,260.99
Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Intel Core i9-14900KF RTX 4080 Super Gaming PC with 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
$3,149.99 save 28% $2,260.99 at Lenovo (Use code 'EXTRAFIVE')
Lenovo has slashed the price of its powerful Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 8 RTX 4080 Super gaming PC to just $2,260.99 after applying the coupon code "**EXTRAFIVE**". In our recent review of the Legion Tower 7 (a less powerful model than this one), Jacqueline Thomas noted, "The Legion Tower 7i is an exceptionally powerful gaming PC, especially considering its price point. If you're looking for a high-performance, upgradeable machine without the hassle of building it yourself, it's hard to beat."
Another Alternative: Radeon RX 9070 / 9070 XT Prebuilts
Skytech Chronos AMD Ryzen 7 7700 RX 9070 XT Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
$1,899.99 at Amazon
Skytech Rampage Intel Core i7-14700F RX 9070 XT Gaming PC (32GB/1TB)
$1,999.99 at Amazon
Skytech Omega AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D RX 9070 XT Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
$1,999.99 at Amazon
Skytech Rampage AMD Ryzen 7 9700X RX 9070 XT Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
$2,099.99 at Amazon
Skytech King 95 AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D RX 9070 XT Gaming PC (32GB/1TB)
$2,099.99 at Amazon
Skytech O11 Vision AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D RX 9070 XT Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
$2,299.99 at Amazon
Skytech O11 Vision AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D RX 9070 XT Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
$2,299.99 at Amazon
Prices for these Skytech gaming PCs on Amazon fluctuate, but standout deals include the Skytech RX 9070 gaming PC for $1,349.99 and the Skytech RX 9070 XT gaming PC for $1,599.99, which are the lowest prices we've seen for these GPUs. The Skytech RX 9070 gaming PC at $1,350 is $150-$200 less than the best prices for an RTX 5070 or RTX 4070 Super gaming PC. Meanwhile, the Skytech RX 9070 XT gaming PC is $200-$500 less than an RTX 5070 Ti or RTX 4070 Ti Super gaming PC.
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