GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 4080 and GeForce RTX 5070.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4080 comes out significantly faster — about 20% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5070.
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GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 5070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 5070
The GeForce RTX 4080 is significantly faster, around 20% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p. The GeForce RTX 4080 packs 9,728 CUDA cores versus 6,144 on the GeForce RTX 5070.
Power & Efficiency
At 250W against 320W, the GeForce RTX 5070 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 4080 carries 16GB versus 12GB on the GeForce RTX 5070. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5070 is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 4080 (Blackwell vs Ada Lovelace), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4080 or GeForce RTX 5070?
The GeForce RTX 4080 is the faster card by about 20%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4080 better than the GeForce RTX 5070?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4080 or the GeForce RTX 5070?
Does the GeForce RTX 4080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 9,728✓ | 6,144 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 76✓ | 48 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 304✓ | 192 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,205 MHz✓ | 2,160 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,505 MHz | 2,512 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB✓ | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 22.4 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 716.8 GB/s✓ | 672 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 320 W | 250 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Sep 2022 | Mar 2025 |
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