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 3080 Ti

2021

Why buy it

✅8.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅73.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 184).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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100.2% HIGHER MSRP
$1,199 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.4 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($1,199 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌75% higher power demand at 350W vs 200W.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $600 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 100.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 22.4 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $1,199 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.
✅Draws 200W instead of 350W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3080 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

2021

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅8.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅73.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 184).

Why buy it

✅Costs $600 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 100.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 22.4 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $1,199 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.
✅Draws 200W instead of 350W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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100.2% HIGHER MSRP
$1,199 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.4 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($1,199 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌75% higher power demand at 350W vs 200W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3080 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 0.2% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2021, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 2021, better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 5nm process instead of 8nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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 $600 cheaper on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $1,199 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce RTX 3080 Ti still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $1,199 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 RTX 3080 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4070 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	200 FPS	183 FPS
medium	183 FPS	167 FPS
high	155 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	129 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	176 FPS	150 FPS
medium	145 FPS	124 FPS
high	118 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	103 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	92 FPS
medium	91 FPS	78 FPS
high	66 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	58 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	636 FPS	544 FPS
medium	551 FPS	454 FPS
high	438 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	299 FPS
1440p
low	464 FPS	351 FPS
medium	399 FPS	288 FPS
high	316 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	263 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	222 FPS	172 FPS
medium	188 FPS	144 FPS
high	158 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	101 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	903 FPS	884 FPS
medium	739 FPS	713 FPS
high	659 FPS	643 FPS
ultra	573 FPS	569 FPS
1440p
low	710 FPS	684 FPS
medium	581 FPS	549 FPS
high	506 FPS	483 FPS
ultra	434 FPS	424 FPS
4K
low	489 FPS	467 FPS
medium	404 FPS	373 FPS
high	348 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	289 FPS	277 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	821 FPS	751 FPS
medium	763 FPS	612 FPS
high	673 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	604 FPS	497 FPS
1440p
low	656 FPS	615 FPS
medium	606 FPS	500 FPS
high	532 FPS	433 FPS
ultra	453 FPS	395 FPS
4K
low	475 FPS	384 FPS
medium	441 FPS	324 FPS
high	395 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	302 FPS	272 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and GeForce RTX 4070

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 10240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,861 points. Launch price was $1,199.

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

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti scores 26,861 and the GeForce RTX 4070 reaches 26,919 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 10,240 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 34.1 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2475 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 4070) with 320 Tensor cores vs 184.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
G3D Mark Score	26,861	26,919
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	10240+74%	5888
Compute (TFLOPS)	34.1 TFLOPS+17%	29.15 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2475 MHz+49%
ROPs	112+75%	64
TMUs	320+74%	184
L1 Cache	10 MB+72%	5.8 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB	36 MB+500%
Ray Tracing Cores	80+74%	46
Tensor Cores	320+74%	184

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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 RTX 3080 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 RTX 3080 Ti is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	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)

Both cards feature 12 GB of GDDR6X. Memory bandwidth: 912 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) — a 81% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	912 GB/s+81%	504 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+100%	192-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB	36 MB+500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti draws 350W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 54.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 285mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
TDP	350W	200W-43%
Recommended PSU	750W	650W-13%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	8-pin
Length	285mm	304mm
Height	112mm	137mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	76.7	134.6+75%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti launched at $1199 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 50% less ($600 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 22.4 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 100.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).