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 5070 Ti

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $250 less on MSRP ($749 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 21% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 43.5 vs 36.0 G3D/$ ($749 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Draws 300W instead of 360W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5080 across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (280 vs 336), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 5080

2025

Why buy it

✅7.2% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅20% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (336 vs 280).

Trade-offs

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33.4% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$749 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 36.0 vs 43.5 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $749 MSRP).
❌20% higher power demand at 360W vs 300W.

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

2025

GeForce RTX 5080

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $250 less on MSRP ($749 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 21% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 43.5 vs 36.0 G3D/$ ($749 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Draws 300W instead of 360W, a 60W reduction.

Why buy it

✅7.2% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅20% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (336 vs 280).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5080 across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (280 vs 336), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

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33.4% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$749 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 36.0 vs 43.5 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $749 MSRP).
❌20% higher power demand at 360W vs 300W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 5080 better than GeForce RTX 5070 Ti?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5080 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 7.2% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data, 10.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 336 vs 280 Tensor cores.

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

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

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

GeForce RTX 5080 is about 33.4% more expensive on MSRP at $999 MSRP versus $749 MSRP, and you are getting 7.2% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 10.2% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 5070 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 5080 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 5070 Ti make more sense than GeForce RTX 5080?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5070 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 lower power draw (300W vs 360W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $749 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 5080. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 5080 currently gives you 10.2% higher G3D Mark and 7.2% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 5070 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 5070 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 5080 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti	GeForce RTX 5080
1080p
low	227 FPS	284 FPS
medium	213 FPS	263 FPS
high	186 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	195 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	262 FPS
medium	170 FPS	217 FPS
high	140 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	156 FPS
4K
low	136 FPS	180 FPS
medium	115 FPS	150 FPS
high	92 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	102 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti	GeForce RTX 5080
1080p
low	719 FPS	822 FPS
medium	583 FPS	651 FPS
high	435 FPS	511 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	447 FPS
1440p
low	540 FPS	651 FPS
medium	441 FPS	536 FPS
high	344 FPS	434 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	360 FPS
4K
low	259 FPS	360 FPS
medium	214 FPS	306 FPS
high	191 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	162 FPS	234 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti	GeForce RTX 5080
1080p
low	939 FPS	944 FPS
medium	757 FPS	772 FPS
high	670 FPS	699 FPS
ultra	582 FPS	604 FPS
1440p
low	727 FPS	731 FPS
medium	585 FPS	598 FPS
high	506 FPS	529 FPS
ultra	434 FPS	452 FPS
4K
low	503 FPS	506 FPS
medium	409 FPS	419 FPS
high	359 FPS	377 FPS
ultra	302 FPS	317 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti	GeForce RTX 5080
1080p
low	889 FPS	999 FPS
medium	769 FPS	944 FPS
high	680 FPS	831 FPS
ultra	621 FPS	742 FPS
1440p
low	697 FPS	800 FPS
medium	592 FPS	698 FPS
high	516 FPS	614 FPS
ultra	464 FPS	537 FPS
4K
low	486 FPS	581 FPS
medium	420 FPS	513 FPS
high	374 FPS	457 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	400 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and GeForce RTX 5080

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2295 MHz to 2452 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 32,587 points. Launch price was $749.

GeForce RTX 5080

The GeForce RTX 5080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2295 MHz to 2617 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 360W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 35,924 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti scores 32,587 versus the GeForce RTX 5080's 35,924 — the GeForce RTX 5080 leads by 10.2%. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 5080 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 8,960 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) vs 10,752 (GeForce RTX 5080). Raw compute: 43.94 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) vs 56.28 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5080). Boost clocks: 2452 MHz vs 2617 MHz. Ray tracing: 70 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) vs 84 (GeForce RTX 5080) with 280 Tensor cores vs 336.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti	GeForce RTX 5080
G3D Mark Score	32,587	35,924+10%
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	8960	10752+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	43.94 TFLOPS	56.28 TFLOPS+28%
Boost Clock	2452 MHz	2617 MHz+7%
ROPs	96	112+17%
TMUs	280	336+20%
L1 Cache	8.8 MB	10.5 MB+19%
L2 Cache	48 MB	64 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	70	84+20%
Tensor Cores	280	336+20%

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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 5070 Ti	GeForce RTX 5080
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 4 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 4)	Yes (DLSS 4)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 16 GB of GDDR7. Memory bandwidth: 896 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) vs 1024 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5080) — a 14.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5080. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) vs 64 MB (GeForce RTX 5080) — the GeForce RTX 5080 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti	GeForce RTX 5080
VRAM Capacity	16 GB	16 GB
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	896 GB/s	1024 GB/s+14%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	48 MB	64 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 5080). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti	GeForce RTX 5080
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) vs 9th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 5080). Decoder: NVDEC (6th Gen) vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: AV1,HEVC,H.264 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5080).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti	GeForce RTX 5080
Encoder	NVENC (9th Gen)	9th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC (6th Gen)	6th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	AV1,HEVC,H.264	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 5080's 360W — a 18.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) vs 850W (GeForce RTX 5080). Power connectors: 16-pin (12VHPWR) vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 304mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 88 C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti	GeForce RTX 5080
TDP	300W-17%	360W
Recommended PSU	750W-12%	850W
Power Connector	16-pin (12VHPWR)	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	304mm	304mm
Height	137mm	137mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	88 C	80°C-9%
Perf/Watt	108.6+9%	99.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti launched at $749 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 5080 launched at $999. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti costs 25% less ($250 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 43.5 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) vs 36.0 (GeForce RTX 5080) — the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti offers 20.8% better value.