Power, Outputs & Dimensions
TGP: ~250 W, powered via a single 16-pin connector (12V‑2×6 PCIe); MSI includes an adapter.
Recommended PSU: 650 W or greater.
Outputs: 3× DisplayPort 2.1b & 1× HDMI 2.1b (supports up to 8K @ 120 Hz with DSC, HDR, VRR, G‑SYNC), plus support for up to 4 displays at 7680×4320 resolution.
Size: ~337 × 140 × 61 mm, ~1,503 g card weight. Dual‑BIOS supported (Gaming / Silent).
 
The MSI RTX 5070 Vanguard SOC 12 GB standout for its premium build and quiet thermal performance—making it one of the most refined MSIs in the RTX 5070 lineup. The advanced Hyper FROZR cooling and vapor chamber design keep temperatures low and acoustics minimal, even under heavy gaming load.
However, some users report firmware-imposed limitations on power and voltage that may cap manual overclocking potential. Additionally, be aware of general driver-level stability issues seen across RTX 50-series early releases—though newer driver hotfixes have addressed many of them.