Background: The Dead RTX 5070 Ti
Brazilian YouTuber Paulo Gomes and his team gained attention after repairing a non‑functional Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti that had a physical hole in its PCB.
Record‑Breaking Benchmark
The resurrected card was pushed to a clock speed of 3.23 GHz, achieving a 3DMark Time Spy score of 11,150 – the highest ever recorded for an RTX 5070 Ti.
While the score trails the flagship RTX 5090, it sets a new benchmark for this GPU model.
What the Card Looks Like
The repair involved extensive wiring and yellow masking tape, giving the card a “DIY‑lab” appearance.
Key Takeaways
- Successful repair of a GPU with a PCB hole
- Clock speed pushed to 3.23 GHz
- New RTX 5070 Ti record: 11,150 in 3DMark
- Demonstrates the potential of creative overclocking