GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

111%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

110%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

110%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

110%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

109%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

109%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

107%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

105%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

104%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

104%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

104%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

103%

#39

Radeon RX 6800

MSRP: $579|Avg: $370

102%

#40

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $280

101%

#41

Radeon RX 6750 XT

MSRP: $549|Avg: $320

101%

#42

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

MSRP: $799|Avg: $590

100%

#43

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

99%

#44

GeForce RTX 5070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

98%

#45

Radeon RX 7600 XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

98%

#46

GeForce RTX 2050

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#47

GeForce RTX 3080

MSRP: $699|Avg: $400

96%

#48

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $499|Avg: $449

95%

#49

Radeon RX 7900 GRE

MSRP: $549|Avg: $540

94%

#50

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

MSRP: $599|Avg: $600

93%

#51

Radeon RX 7800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $490

92%

#52

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $340

92%

#53

GeForce RTX 4070

MSRP: $599|Avg: $550

91%

#54

Radeon RX 7650 GRE

MSRP: $279|Avg: $380

91%

#55

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

MSRP: $470|Avg: $120

90%

#56

Arc A770

MSRP: $349|Avg: $280

89%

#57

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

MSRP: $289|Avg: $423

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 69.1% higher G3D Mark score and 51.8% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2080.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-69.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+69.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (285mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2080 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $250 versus $590 for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, it costs 58% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 39.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+39.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($250)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($590)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 2080 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 and GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080

The GeForce RTX 2080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,676 points. Launch price was $699.

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2080 scores 18,676 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 31,578 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 69.1%. The GeForce RTX 2080 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Raw compute: 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 2610 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 60 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) with 368 Tensor cores vs 240.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
G3D Mark Score	18,676	31,578+69%
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	2944	7680+161%
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.07 TFLOPS	40.09 TFLOPS+298%
Boost Clock	1710 MHz	2610 MHz+53%
ROPs	64	80+25%
TMUs	184	240+30%
L1 Cache	2.9 MB	7.5 MB+159%
L2 Cache	4 MB	48 MB+1100%
Ray Tracing Cores	46	60+30%
Tensor Cores	368+53%	240

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 2080 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2080 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 51.8% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — a 12.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
VRAM Capacity	7.906 GB	12 GB+52%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	504 GB/s+13%
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	48 MB+1100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 draws 215W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 285W — a 28% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 285mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
TDP	215W-25%	285W
Recommended PSU	650W-7%	700W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	285mm
Height	116mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	70°C-13%
Perf/Watt	86.9	110.8+28%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 and now averages $590. The GeForce RTX 2080 costs 57.6% less ($340 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 74.7 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 53.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 2080 offers 39.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).