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.

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4080 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4080: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 37.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 28.7 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4080 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (240 vs 304), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 4080

2022

Why buy it

✅14.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅26.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (304 vs 240).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

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50.1% HIGHER MSRP
$1,199 MSRPvs$799 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 28.7 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($1,199 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4080 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 14.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 9.1% in PassMark G3D (34,445 vs 31,578), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 4nm process instead of 5nm and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $400 cheaper on MSRP at $799 vs $1,199, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 37.6% (39.5 vs 28.7), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. GeForce RTX 4080 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4080 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

GeForce RTX 4080

The GeForce RTX 4080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2205 MHz to 2505 MHz. It has 9728 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 320W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 76 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 34,445 points. Launch price was $1,199.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the GeForce RTX 4080's 34,445 — the GeForce RTX 4080 leads by 9.1%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4080 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 9,728 (GeForce RTX 4080). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 48.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4080). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 2505 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 76 (GeForce RTX 4080) with 240 Tensor cores vs 304.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080
G3D Mark Score	31,578	34,445+9%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	4 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	7680	9728+27%
Compute (TFLOPS)	40.09 TFLOPS	48.74 TFLOPS+22%
Boost Clock	2610 MHz+4%	2505 MHz
ROPs	80	112+40%
TMUs	240	304+27%
L1 Cache	7.5 MB	9.5 MB+27%
L2 Cache	48 MB	64 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	60	76+27%
Tensor Cores	240	304+27%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation in supported games, so this part of the feature set is broadly comparable.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4080 carries 16 GB. GeForce RTX 4080 gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 736 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4080) — a 46% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4080. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 4080. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 64 MB (GeForce RTX 4080) — the GeForce RTX 4080 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	16 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	736 GB/s+46%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	48 MB	64 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4080). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4080). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4080).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the GeForce RTX 4080's 320W — a 11.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 750W (GeForce RTX 4080). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 285mm vs 310mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080
TDP	285W-11%	320W
Recommended PSU	700W-7%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin
Length	285mm	310mm
Height	112mm	140mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	70°C	70°C
Perf/Watt	110.8+3%	107.6

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti came in at $799, while the GeForce RTX 4080 launched at $1199. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti was 33.4% cheaper ($400 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 39.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 28.7 (GeForce RTX 4080) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 37.6% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti (2023 vs 2022).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080
MSRP	$799-33%	$1199
Performance per Dollar	39.5+38%	28.7
Codename	AD104	AD103
Release	January 3 2023	September 20 2022
Ranking	#11	#7

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