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GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER vs GeForce RTX 5080

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 5080 pulls ahead here — substantially quicker, about 34% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. But the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the better value, undercutting it by $420 GBP for the performance you get.

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NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
Price
£1,647
Performance
50/100
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 5080
Price
£1,220
Performance
67/100
VRAM
16 GB GDDR7
Key Specs Advantage
+43% Bandwidth (960 GB/s vs 672 GB/s)
+27% CUDA Cores (10,752 vs 8,448)
+27% RT Cores (84 vs 66)

GeForce RTX 5080 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 5080 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

The GeForce RTX 5080 is significantly faster, around 34% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5080 is comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is better matched to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p. The GeForce RTX 5080 packs 10,752 CUDA cores versus 8,448 on the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER.

Price & Value

Pricing has the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER at $800 GBP, $420 GBP under the GeForce RTX 5080's $1,220 GBP. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~14% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 5080 still sits about $221 GBP above its $999 GBP MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 285W vs 360W, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the gentler load on your system. The GeForce RTX 5080's extra power draw buys more performance per watt, not just more heat — worth it if your PSU has the headroom. 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 5080's memory is faster — 960 GB/s versus 672 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER or GeForce RTX 5080?

Choose the GeForce RTX 5080 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 5080 better than the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 5080 is significantly faster, roughly 34% ahead. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER or the GeForce RTX 5080?

The GeForce RTX 5080 is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p.

Is the GeForce RTX 5080 worth the extra $420 GBP over the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER?

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

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER or GeForce RTX 5080?

Choose the GeForce RTX 5080 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER and GeForce RTX 5080
SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPERGeForce RTX 5080
ArchitectureAda LovelaceBlackwell
Process NodeTSMC 4NTSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)8,44810,752
Ray Tracing Cores6684
Tensor / AI Cores264336

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER and GeForce RTX 5080
SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPERGeForce RTX 5080
Base Clock2,340 MHz2,295 MHz
Boost Clock2,610 MHz2,617 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER and GeForce RTX 5080
SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPERGeForce RTX 5080
VRAM Capacity16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR7
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed21 Gbps30 Gbps
Bandwidth672 GB/s960 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER and GeForce RTX 5080
SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPERGeForce RTX 5080
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x16
TDP285 W360 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedJan 2024Jan 2025