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 3080 Ti and GeForce RTX 4070.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti comes out marginally faster — about 5% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4070. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4070
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is marginally faster, around 5% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti packs 10,240 CUDA cores versus 5,888 on the GeForce RTX 4070.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 4070 currently lists from $155,800 JPY, $5,645 JPY less than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti at $161,445 JPY. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar. The GeForce RTX 4070 still sits about $155,200 JPY above its $600 JPY MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti still sits about $160,246 JPY above its $1,199 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 200W against 350W, the GeForce RTX 4070 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's memory is faster — 912 GB/s versus 504 GB/s (384-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4070 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (Ada Lovelace vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or GeForce RTX 4070?
The GeForce RTX 3080 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 3080 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 4070?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 4070?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti worth the extra $5,645 JPY over the GeForce RTX 4070?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 10,240✓ | 5,888 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80✓ | 46 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 320✓ | 184 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,365 MHz | 1,920 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,665 MHz | 2,475 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19 Gbps | 21 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 912 GB/s✓ | 504 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 350 W | 200 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | May 2021 | Apr 2023 |
