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 RTX 4070 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 15.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 34.2 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER across 38 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (240 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

2024

Why buy it

✅17.4% more average FPS across 38 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 240).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

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25% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$799 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 34.2 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 15.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 34.2 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅17.4% more average FPS across 38 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 240).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER across 38 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (240 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

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25% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$799 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 34.2 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER better than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 17.4% more average FPS across 38 tracked games in our benchmark data, 8.4% higher PassMark G3D performance, 320 vs 240 Tensor cores, and 16 GB vs 12 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2024 instead of 2023, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 4nm process instead of 5nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

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

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is about 25.0% more expensive on MSRP at $999 MSRP versus $799 MSRP, and you are getting 17.4% more estimated average FPS across 38 tracked games in our benchmark data and 8.4% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 4070 Ti make more sense than GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p and 1440p maxed-out gaming, and still very capable for 4K in many titles. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $799 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER currently gives you 8.4% higher G3D Mark and 17.4% more estimated average FPS across 38 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 RTX 4070 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
1080p
low	188 FPS	350 FPS
medium	171 FPS	334 FPS
high	155 FPS	280 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	221 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	326 FPS
medium	125 FPS	274 FPS
high	111 FPS	215 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	173 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	194 FPS
medium	79 FPS	160 FPS
high	66 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	108 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
1080p
low	664 FPS	851 FPS
medium	539 FPS	680 FPS
high	415 FPS	535 FPS
ultra	366 FPS	468 FPS
1440p
low	496 FPS	651 FPS
medium	400 FPS	536 FPS
high	329 FPS	439 FPS
ultra	269 FPS	363 FPS
4K
low	250 FPS	358 FPS
medium	211 FPS	304 FPS
high	187 FPS	275 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	236 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
1080p
low	921 FPS	944 FPS
medium	742 FPS	772 FPS
high	652 FPS	699 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	604 FPS
1440p
low	720 FPS	731 FPS
medium	578 FPS	598 FPS
high	497 FPS	529 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	452 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	506 FPS
medium	403 FPS	419 FPS
high	352 FPS	377 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	317 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
1080p
low	879 FPS	999 FPS
medium	731 FPS	999 FPS
high	664 FPS	878 FPS
ultra	600 FPS	770 FPS
1440p
low	706 FPS	846 FPS
medium	585 FPS	733 FPS
high	514 FPS	639 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	550 FPS
4K
low	477 FPS	615 FPS
medium	408 FPS	543 FPS
high	366 FPS	479 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	385 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

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.

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 8 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2295 MHz to 2550 MHz. It has 10240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 320W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 34,215 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's 34,215 — the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER leads by 8.4%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER uses Ada Lovelace, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 10,240 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 52.22 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 2550 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 80 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) with 240 Tensor cores vs 320.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
G3D Mark Score	31,578	34,215+8%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	4 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	7680	10240+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	40.09 TFLOPS	52.22 TFLOPS+30%
Boost Clock	2610 MHz+2%	2550 MHz
ROPs	80	112+40%
TMUs	240	320+33%
L1 Cache	7.5 MB	10 MB+33%
L2 Cache	48 MB	64 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	60	80+33%
Tensor Cores	240	320+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smooth motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 736 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) — a 46% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 64 MB (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	16 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	736 GB/s+46%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	48 MB	64 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs NVENC 8th Gen (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's 320W — a 11.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 850W (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 285mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
TDP	285W-11%	320W
Recommended PSU	700W-18%	850W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	285mm	304mm
Height	112mm	137mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	70°C	70
Perf/Watt	110.8+4%	106.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER launched at $999. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti costs 20% less ($200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 39.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 34.2 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 15.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).