GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 4080 and GeForce RTX 5070 Ti trade blows on raw performance, landing within a few percent of each other.
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GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 5070 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4080 and GeForce RTX 5070 Ti post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p gaming. The GeForce RTX 4080 packs 9,728 CUDA cores versus 8,960 on the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti.
Power & Efficiency
At 300W against 320W, the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 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.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti's memory is faster — 896 GB/s versus 717 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 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 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 4080 is the faster card. 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
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 9,728✓ | 8,960 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 76✓ | 70 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 304✓ | 280 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,205 MHz | 2,300 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,505 MHz✓ | 2,452 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 22.4 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 716.8 GB/s | 896 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 320 W | 300 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Sep 2022 | Feb 2025 |
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