GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 4080 is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, leading by roughly 17% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4080 is noticeably faster, around 17% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. 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 7,680 on the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. The GeForce RTX 4080 also has more RT cores (76 vs 60) and more AI cores (304 vs 240), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti pulls less power (285W vs 320W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 4080 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 12GB, the GeForce RTX 4080 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 12GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 4080's memory is also faster — 717 GB/s versus 504 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti or GeForce RTX 4080?
The GeForce RTX 4080 is the faster card by about 17%. 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 4070 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti or the GeForce RTX 4080?
Does the GeForce RTX 4080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 4080 or the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC N4 | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 7,680 | 9,728✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60 | 76✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 240 | 304✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,310 MHz✓ | 2,205 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,610 MHz✓ | 2,505 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 21 Gbps | 22.4 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 504 GB/s | 716.8 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 285 W✓ | 320 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Jan 2023 | Sep 2022 |
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