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

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 25% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 36.0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Draws 200W instead of 360W, a 160W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (26,919 vs 35,924).
❌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 (184 vs 336), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 5080

2025

Why buy it

✅+33.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅82.6% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (336 vs 184).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

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66.8% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 36.0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌80% higher power demand at 360W vs 200W.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

GeForce RTX 5080

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 25% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 36.0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Draws 200W instead of 360W, a 160W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+33.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅82.6% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (336 vs 184).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (26,919 vs 35,924).
❌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 (184 vs 336), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

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66.8% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 36.0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌80% higher power demand at 360W vs 200W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 5080 better than GeForce RTX 4070?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5080 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 33.5% higher PassMark G3D performance, 336 vs 184 Tensor cores, and 16 GB vs 12 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2025 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 5080 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023, 33.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 12 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023). 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 5080 is about 66.8% more expensive on MSRP at $999 MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 33.5% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is GeForce RTX 4070 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $599 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 5080 earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 5080 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5080
1080p
low	183 FPS	350 FPS
medium	167 FPS	334 FPS
high	151 FPS	280 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	221 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	326 FPS
medium	124 FPS	274 FPS
high	110 FPS	215 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	173 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	194 FPS
medium	78 FPS	160 FPS
high	65 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	108 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5080
1080p
low	544 FPS	822 FPS
medium	454 FPS	651 FPS
high	353 FPS	511 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	447 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	651 FPS
medium	288 FPS	536 FPS
high	235 FPS	434 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	360 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	360 FPS
medium	144 FPS	306 FPS
high	125 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	234 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5080
1080p
low	884 FPS	944 FPS
medium	713 FPS	772 FPS
high	643 FPS	699 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	604 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	731 FPS
medium	549 FPS	598 FPS
high	483 FPS	529 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	452 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	506 FPS
medium	373 FPS	419 FPS
high	326 FPS	377 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	317 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5080
1080p
low	751 FPS	999 FPS
medium	612 FPS	944 FPS
high	536 FPS	831 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	742 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	800 FPS
medium	500 FPS	698 FPS
high	433 FPS	614 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	537 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	581 FPS
medium	324 FPS	513 FPS
high	301 FPS	457 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	400 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and GeForce RTX 5080

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.

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 4070 scores 26,919 versus the GeForce RTX 5080's 35,924 — the GeForce RTX 5080 leads by 33.5%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5080 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 10,752 (GeForce RTX 5080). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 56.28 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5080). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2617 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 84 (GeForce RTX 5080) with 184 Tensor cores vs 336.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5080
G3D Mark Score	26,919	35,924+33%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5888	10752+83%
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS	56.28 TFLOPS+93%
Boost Clock	2475 MHz	2617 MHz+6%
ROPs	64	112+75%
TMUs	184	336+83%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB	10.5 MB+81%
L2 Cache	36 MB	64 MB+78%
Ray Tracing Cores	46	84+83%
Tensor Cores	184	336+83%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the GeForce RTX 5080 is on a newer tier with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the GeForce RTX 4070 tops out at DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The GeForce RTX 5080 supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4070 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5080
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation+14%
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 4)+14%
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5080 has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 5080 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1024 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5080) — a 103.2% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5080. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 64 MB (GeForce RTX 5080) — the GeForce RTX 5080 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5080
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	16 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	1024 GB/s+103%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	36 MB	64 MB+78%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 5080). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5080
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 9th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 5080). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5080).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5080
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	9th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	6th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 5080's 360W — a 57.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 850W (GeForce RTX 5080). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 304mm vs 304mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5080
TDP	200W-44%	360W
Recommended PSU	650W-24%	850W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	304mm	304mm
Height	137mm	137mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	134.6+35%	99.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 5080 launched at $999. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 40% less ($400 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 36.0 (GeForce RTX 5080) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 24.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 5080 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).