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 4080 vs GeForce RTX 5070 Ti FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 5070 Ti: 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 4080

2022

Why buy it

✅1.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅8.6% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (304 vs 280).

Trade-offs

❌GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
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60.1% HIGHER MSRP
$1,199 MSRPvs$749 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 28.7 vs 43.5 G3D/$ ($1,199 MSRP vs $749 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $450 less on MSRP ($749 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 51.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 43.5 vs 28.7 G3D/$ ($749 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Better long-term bet: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4080 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (280 vs 304), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

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 1.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 5.7% in PassMark G3D (34,445 vs 32,587), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 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) and a newer 2025 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 5070 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $450 cheaper on MSRP at $749 vs $1,199, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 51.4% (43.5 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 4080 vs GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Technical Specifications

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

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.

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2295 MHz to 2452 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 32,587 points. Launch price was $749.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4080 scores 34,445 versus the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti's 32,587 — the GeForce RTX 4080 leads by 5.7%. The GeForce RTX 4080 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 9,728 (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 8,960 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Raw compute: 48.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 43.94 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Boost clocks: 2505 MHz vs 2452 MHz. Ray tracing: 76 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 70 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) with 304 Tensor cores vs 280.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
G3D Mark Score	34,445+6%	32,587
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	9728+9%	8960
Compute (TFLOPS)	48.74 TFLOPS+11%	43.94 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2505 MHz+2%	2452 MHz
ROPs	112+17%	96
TMUs	304+9%	280
L1 Cache	9.5 MB+8%	8.8 MB
L2 Cache	64 MB+33%	48 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	76+9%	70
Tensor Cores	304+9%	280

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is on the newer stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the GeForce RTX 4080 stays on DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4080 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
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)

Both cards ship with 16 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 736 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 896 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) — a 21.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 4080 and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. L2 Cache: 64 MB (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4080 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
VRAM Capacity	16 GB	16 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	736 GB/s	896 GB/s+22%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	64 MB+33%	48 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4080) vs NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4080) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	NVENC (9th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC (6th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	AV1,HEVC,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4080 draws 320W versus the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti's 300W — a 6.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 750W (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 310mm vs 304mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 88 C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
TDP	320W	300W-6%
Recommended PSU	750W	750W
Power Connector	16-pin	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	310mm	304mm
Height	140mm	137mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	70°C-20%	88 C
Perf/Watt	107.6	108.6

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4080 came in at $1199, while the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti launched at $749. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti was 37.5% cheaper ($450 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 28.7 (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 43.5 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti offers 51.6% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (2025 vs 2022).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
MSRP	$1199	$749-38%
Performance per Dollar	28.7	43.5+52%
Codename	AD103	GB203
Release	September 20 2022	February 20 2025
Ranking	#7	#9

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