Both are real graphics card options from our graphics cards (gpu) guide. Specs below are taken from each product's own listing — we don't run benchmarks or invent performance numbers.
12GB GDDR7, PCIe 5.0, dual-BIOS — a strong 1440p-focused pick with DLSS 4 support.
✓ Best for
1440p high-refresh gaming — the tier where the frame rates justify a 1440p 180Hz-class monitor.
⚠ The tradeoff
12GB VRAM is adequate at 1440p but less future-proof at 4K with texture-heavy titles. Check your PSU's connector layout before buying.
16GB GDDR7 at a lower price tier than the 5070 — the extra VRAM headroom matters if you run texture-heavy titles at 1440p.
✓ Best for
Buyers who want more VRAM headroom than the raw performance tier suggests — useful for texture-heavy titles at 1440p.
⚠ The tradeoff
The 128-bit memory bus limits bandwidth compared to higher tiers, so the extra VRAM helps with capacity, not raw speed.
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Specs alone rarely settle it. Work through the criteria that matter for this category — sensor, panel type, socket, wattage, whatever applies — in our graphics cards (gpu) buying guide, then come back and see which column matches your answers.