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

✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 13 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.
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16.7% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.6 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅30.5% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 68.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 26.6 G3D/$ ($599 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 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

2017

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅30.5% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 68.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 26.6 G3D/$ ($599 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 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 13 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.
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16.7% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.6 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 averages 30.5% more FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 18,606 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 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 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2017, 44.7% 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 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 is about $100 cheaper on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting 30.5% more estimated average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data and 44.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 68.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

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

Yes. GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $699 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4070 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	153 FPS	183 FPS
medium	136 FPS	167 FPS
high	123 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	150 FPS
medium	107 FPS	124 FPS
high	95 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	92 FPS
medium	63 FPS	78 FPS
high	48 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	58 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	348 FPS	544 FPS
medium	302 FPS	454 FPS
high	225 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	299 FPS
1440p
low	219 FPS	351 FPS
medium	189 FPS	288 FPS
high	154 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	106 FPS	172 FPS
medium	89 FPS	144 FPS
high	74 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	101 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	798 FPS	884 FPS
medium	649 FPS	713 FPS
high	558 FPS	643 FPS
ultra	419 FPS	569 FPS
1440p
low	628 FPS	684 FPS
medium	502 FPS	549 FPS
high	419 FPS	483 FPS
ultra	314 FPS	424 FPS
4K
low	419 FPS	467 FPS
medium	335 FPS	373 FPS
high	279 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	209 FPS	277 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	519 FPS	751 FPS
medium	449 FPS	612 FPS
high	386 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	497 FPS
1440p
low	422 FPS	615 FPS
medium	367 FPS	500 FPS
high	299 FPS	433 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	395 FPS
4K
low	259 FPS	384 FPS
medium	246 FPS	324 FPS
high	214 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	272 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti scores 18,606 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 44.7%. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 16 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 11.34 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 1582 MHz vs 2475 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
G3D Mark Score	18,606	26,919+45%
Architecture	Pascal	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	16 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3584	5888+64%
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.34 TFLOPS	29.15 TFLOPS+157%
Boost Clock	1582 MHz	2475 MHz+56%
ROPs	88+38%	64
TMUs	224+22%	184
L1 Cache	1.3 MB	5.8 MB+346%
L2 Cache	2.75 MB	36 MB+1209%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 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 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
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti comes with 11 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 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) — a 4.1% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 352-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
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	36 MB+1209%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). 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
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
TDP	250W	200W-20%
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	304mm
Height	112mm	137mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	74.4	134.6+81%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti launched at $699 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 14.3% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 26.6 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 68.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).