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 vs GeForce RTX 5080 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 vs GeForce RTX 5080: 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

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 25% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 36.0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Draws 200W instead of 360W, a 160W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5080 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 (184 vs 336), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 5080

2025

Why buy it

✅35.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅82.6% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (336 vs 184).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

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66.8% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 36.0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌80% higher power demand at 360W vs 200W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 5080 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 35.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 33.5% in PassMark G3D (35,924 vs 26,919), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 5080 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 16 GB vs 12 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) and DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), 84 vs 46 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $400 cheaper on MSRP at $599 vs $999, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 25% (44.9 vs 36.0), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and strong 1440p, GeForce RTX 4070 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1440p and 4K headroom, GeForce RTX 5080 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 5080 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

GeForce RTX 5080

The GeForce RTX 5080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2295 MHz to 2617 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 360W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 35,924 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the GeForce RTX 5080's 35,924 — the GeForce RTX 5080 leads by 33.5%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5080 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 10,752 (GeForce RTX 5080). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 56.28 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5080). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2617 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 84 (GeForce RTX 5080) with 184 Tensor cores vs 336.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5080
G3D Mark Score	26,919	35,924+33%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5888	10752+83%
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS	56.28 TFLOPS+93%
Boost Clock	2475 MHz	2617 MHz+6%
ROPs	64	112+75%
TMUs	184	336+83%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB	10.5 MB+81%
L2 Cache	36 MB	64 MB+78%
Ray Tracing Cores	46	84+83%
Tensor Cores	184	336+83%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the GeForce RTX 5080 is on the newer stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the GeForce RTX 4070 stays on DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The GeForce RTX 5080 supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4070 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5080
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation+14%
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 4)+14%
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5080 carries 16 GB. GeForce RTX 5080 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) vs 1024 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5080) — a 103.2% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5080. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 5080. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 64 MB (GeForce RTX 5080) — the GeForce RTX 5080 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5080
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	16 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	1024 GB/s+103%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	36 MB	64 MB+78%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 5080). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5080
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 9th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 5080). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5080).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5080
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	9th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	6th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 5080's 360W — a 57.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 850W (GeForce RTX 5080). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 304mm vs 304mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5080
TDP	200W-44%	360W
Recommended PSU	650W-24%	850W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	304mm	304mm
Height	137mm	137mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	134.6+35%	99.8

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4070 came in at $599, while the GeForce RTX 5080 launched at $999. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4070 was 40% cheaper ($400 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 36.0 (GeForce RTX 5080) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 24.7% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 5080 (2025 vs 2023).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5080
MSRP	$599-40%	$999
Performance per Dollar	44.9+25%	36.0
Codename	AD104	GB203
Release	April 12 2023	January 30 2025
Ranking	#32	#5

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