GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
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About G3D Mark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
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 65.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+65.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-65.2%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (285mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
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 3080 Ti Mobile
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 25 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 810 MHz to 1260 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 58 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,115 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile's 19,115 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 65.2%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile uses Ampere, both on 4 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 7,424 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 18.71 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 1260 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 58 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) with 240 Tensor cores vs 232.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 31,578+65% | 19,115 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 7680+3% | 7424 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 40.09 TFLOPS+114% | 18.71 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2610 MHz+107% | 1260 MHz |
| ROPs | 80 | 96+20% |
| TMUs | 240+3% | 232 |
| L1 Cache | 7.5 MB+3% | 7.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+1100% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60+3% | 58 |
| Tensor Cores | 240+3% | 232 |
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 3080 Ti Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti supports the newer DLSS 3.5 (including Frame Gen/Ray Reconstruction), whereas the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is capped at DLSS 2.0.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 512 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) — a 1.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 504 GB/s | 512 GB/s+2% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+1100% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (8th Gen) | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC (5th Gen) | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile's 150W — a 62.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 285mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 285W | 150W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 700W | 650W-7% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 285mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 110.8 | 127.4+15% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $799 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $590 | — |
| Codename | AD104 | GA103S |
| Release | January 3 2023 | January 25 2022 |
| Ranking | #11 | #88 |
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