GPU shopping has been pain lately, bro. RAM, SSDs, graphics cards — basically anything tied to memory — has been hit by shortage-driven pricing, and that means “deals” are less about massive discounts and more about not getting absolutely cooked.
That is why this Asus Prime RTX 5070 offer spotted by Rock Paper Shotgun is worth paying attention to, even for us in Malaysia and SEA. UK retailer CCL has the card listed at £519.99, down from £699.99, and it also comes bundled with a free copy of Pragmata through Nvidia’s ongoing promo.
Converted roughly, that is around the RM3,100-ish range before any shipping, tax, import hassle, or warranty headaches. So no, this is not an automatic “buy from UK now” recommendation for Malaysian gamers. But it is a useful price signal: if local RTX 5070 cards are sitting way above this level, you know shops are still pricing aggressively.
What kind of GPU is the RTX 5070?
The RTX 5070 is positioned as a modern mid-range Nvidia card, especially for players targeting 1440p gaming with some room for lighter 4K play. It is not a monster leap over the RTX 4070 Super, though, so don’t expect some magic generational jump.
Rock Paper Shotgun’s testing found the RTX 5070 and RTX 4070 Super trading very closely in several games. There are wins in some titles: at 1440p, the RTX 5070 managed 88fps in F1 2024 versus 80fps on the RTX 4070 Super, and 105fps in Cyberpunk 2077 compared to 89fps on the older card. But in games like Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Horizon Forbidden West, performance was basically neck-and-neck.
So if you already own an RTX 4070 Super, this is probably not the upgrade that will make you scream “worth it lah”. But if you are still on an older RTX 20-series, RTX 30-series, or an ageing Radeon card, the RTX 5070 starts to look more interesting — especially if you want higher refresh-rate 1440p without jumping all the way to the expensive high-end cards.
The real advantage: DLSS 4 and frame generation
The more meaningful upgrade here is Nvidia’s newer software stack. The RTX 5070 supports DLSS 4, which is generally a stronger upscaling solution than the DLSS version available on the RTX 4070 Super. It also supports Multi-Frame Generation, with the newer DLSS 4.5 update adding a 6x multiplier and a dynamic MFG option.
That dynamic mode sounds clever: you set a target frame rate in the Nvidia app, enable multi-frame generation in-game, and the system adjusts the multiplier based on the game’s current performance. According to the source, it looked smooth during an Nvidia demo, without obvious stutter when the multiplier changed.
Still, frame generation is not free real performance. It works best when your game is already running decently. If your base frame rate is low, MFG can make the number look nicer, but it will not magically fix input latency or turn a struggling setup into an esports-ready machine.
Should Malaysian gamers care?
Yes — but mostly as a pricing benchmark. A £520 RTX 5070 with Pragmata included is a decent-looking deal in the current climate, but local buyers need to compare it against Malaysia pricing, warranty support, and whether the bundled game actually matters to you.
If local RTX 5070 cards land near the RM3,000 to RM3,300 zone, this becomes a pretty fair 1440p upgrade target. If they are much higher, you may want to compare against discounted RTX 4070 Super stock, AMD alternatives, or just wait for the market to calm down.
For now, the RTX 5070 looks like a capable card, not a must-buy miracle. At the right price, though? Memang boleh consider.
Source: Rock Paper Shotgun