GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 4070, leading by roughly 49% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 4070, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $399 USD cheaper.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4070
Price
$500 USD
Benchmark %
37%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+1% Boost Clock (2,475 MHz vs 2,452 MHz)
Price
$899 USD
Benchmark %
55%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR7
Key Specs Advantage
+78% Bandwidth (896 GB/s vs 504 GB/s)
+52% CUDA Cores (8,960 vs 5,888)
+52% RT Cores (70 vs 46)

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 4070 starts at $500 USD against $899 USD for the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 4070 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~21% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4070 is trading below its $600 USD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti still sits about $150 USD above its $749 USD 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?

Choose the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 4070 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 4070?

The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 49% ahead. The GeForce RTX 4070 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4070 or the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 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 5070 Ti worth the extra $399 USD over the GeForce RTX 4070?

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

Does the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
ArchitectureAda LovelaceBlackwell
Process NodeTSMC N4TSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)5,8888,960
Ray Tracing Cores4670
Tensor / AI Cores184280

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Base Clock1,920 MHz2,300 MHz
Boost Clock2,475 MHz2,452 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
VRAM Capacity12 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR7
Memory Bus192-bit256-bit
Memory Speed21 Gbps28 Gbps
Bandwidth504 GB/s896 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x16
TDP200 W300 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedApr 2023Feb 2025