GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the clear winner, offering 61.2% better value than GeForce RTX 4070.
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 4070, leading by roughly 49% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce RTX 5070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4070
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is dramatically faster, around 49% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4070. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4070 is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti packs 8,960 CUDA cores versus 5,888 on the GeForce RTX 4070.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti starts at $913 EUR against $990 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4070. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 61%. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti still sits about $164 EUR above its $749 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4070 still sits about $390 EUR above its $600 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4070 draws just 200W versus 300W for the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 12GB, the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 4070's 12GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti's memory is also faster — 896 GB/s versus 504 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 4070 (Blackwell vs Ada Lovelace), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4070 or GeForce RTX 5070 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 4070 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 4070?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4070 or the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti?
Is the GeForce RTX 4070 worth the extra $77 EUR over the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti?
Does the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC N4 | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 5,888 | 8,960✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | 70✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 184 | 280✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,920 MHz | 2,300 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,475 MHz✓ | 2,452 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 21 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 504 GB/s | 896 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 200 W✓ | 300 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Apr 2023 | Feb 2025 |
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