GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 4080 is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, leading by roughly 17% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $490 EUR cheaper.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Price
€1,090
Performance
47%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+4% Boost Clock (2,610 MHz vs 2,505 MHz)
Price
€1,580
Performance
55%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+42% Bandwidth (716.8 GB/s vs 504 GB/s)
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)
+27% CUDA Cores (9,728 vs 7,680)

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.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti starts at $1,090 EUR against $1,580 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4080. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~24% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti still sits about $291 EUR above its $799 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4080 still sits about $381 EUR above its $1,199 EUR MSRP.

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?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4080 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4080 better than the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 4080 is noticeably faster, roughly 17% ahead. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti or the GeForce RTX 4080?

The GeForce RTX 4080 is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, and its 16GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the GeForce RTX 4080 worth the extra $490 EUR over the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 4080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 12GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 4080 or the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?

Both handle ray tracing, but the GeForce RTX 4080 has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070 TiGeForce RTX 4080
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAda Lovelace
Process NodeTSMC N4TSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)7,6809,728
Ray Tracing Cores6076
Tensor / AI Cores240304

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070 TiGeForce RTX 4080
Base Clock2,310 MHz2,205 MHz
Boost Clock2,610 MHz2,505 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070 TiGeForce RTX 4080
VRAM Capacity12 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Memory Bus192-bit256-bit
Memory Speed21 Gbps22.4 Gbps
Bandwidth504 GB/s716.8 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070 TiGeForce RTX 4080
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP285 W320 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedJan 2023Sep 2022