G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($699 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 11 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.6 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅52.8% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 48.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 26.6 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

2017

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($699 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅52.8% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 48.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 26.6 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 11 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.6 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti averages 52.8% more FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 31,578 vs 18,606 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is a 2017 model from an older high-end class with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2017, 69.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 11 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is about 14.3% more expensive on MSRP at $799 MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting 52.8% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data and 69.7% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1080 Ti really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GeForce GTX 1080 Ti still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is 2017 hardware with 11 GB of VRAM, 18,606 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
1080p
low	153 FPS	188 FPS
medium	136 FPS	171 FPS
high	123 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	151 FPS
medium	107 FPS	125 FPS
high	95 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	102 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	92 FPS
medium	63 FPS	79 FPS
high	48 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	59 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Open GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
1080p
low	348 FPS	664 FPS
medium	302 FPS	539 FPS
high	225 FPS	415 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	366 FPS
1440p
low	219 FPS	496 FPS
medium	189 FPS	400 FPS
high	154 FPS	329 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	269 FPS
4K
low	106 FPS	250 FPS
medium	89 FPS	211 FPS
high	74 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	159 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Open GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
1080p
low	798 FPS	921 FPS
medium	649 FPS	742 FPS
high	558 FPS	652 FPS
ultra	419 FPS	569 FPS
1440p
low	628 FPS	720 FPS
medium	502 FPS	578 FPS
high	419 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	314 FPS	427 FPS
4K
low	419 FPS	498 FPS
medium	335 FPS	403 FPS
high	279 FPS	352 FPS
ultra	209 FPS	296 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Open GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
1080p
low	519 FPS	879 FPS
medium	449 FPS	731 FPS
high	386 FPS	664 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	600 FPS
1440p
low	422 FPS	706 FPS
medium	367 FPS	585 FPS
high	299 FPS	514 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	460 FPS
4K
low	259 FPS	477 FPS
medium	246 FPS	408 FPS
high	214 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	324 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Open GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 10 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1481 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,606 points. Launch price was $699.

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.

⚡

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti scores 18,606 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 31,578 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 69.7%. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 16 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Raw compute: 11.34 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Boost clocks: 1582 MHz vs 2610 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
G3D Mark Score	18,606	31,578+70%
Architecture	Pascal	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	16 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	3584	7680+114%
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.34 TFLOPS	40.09 TFLOPS+254%
Boost Clock	1582 MHz	2610 MHz+65%
ROPs	88+10%	80
TMUs	224	240+7%
L1 Cache	1.3 MB	7.5 MB+477%
L2 Cache	2.75 MB	48 MB+1645%

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti comes with 11 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 9.1% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 484 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — a 4.1% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. Bus width: 352-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
VRAM Capacity	11 GB	12 GB+9%
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	484 GB/s	504 GB/s+4%
Bus Width	352-bit+83%	192-bit
L2 Cache	2.75 MB	48 MB+1645%

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th gen (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 4th gen	NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 285W — a 13.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 285mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
TDP	250W-12%	285W
Recommended PSU	600W-14%	700W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	285mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	74.4	110.8+49%

💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti launched at $699 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti costs 12.5% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 26.6 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 39.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 48.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).