79

RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Graphics Card

Ada Lovelace · 16 GB GDDR6X

$799

MSRP

88

RTX 5080 Graphics Card

Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7

$999

MSRP

Our verdict

The RTX 5080 Graphics Card takes the performance lead with a 11% higher overall score, driven by its 10,752 shader cores, 16 GB of memory, and 56.3 TFLOPS TFLOPS of compute power. In gaming benchmarks at 1440p, it delivers roughly 24% more frames per second across demanding titles like Alan Wake 2 and Black Myth Wukong.

However, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Graphics Card tells a compelling value story. At $799 versus the RTX 5080 Graphics Card's $999 price tag, it costs 25% less while delivering performance that's only 11% behind. Its 16 GB of memory is still more than enough for 1440p and even 4K gaming in most titles.

Our recommendation: for the majority of gamers targeting 1440p or even 4K with upscaling enabled, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Graphics Card is the smarter purchase. The RTX 5080 Graphics Card only makes sense if you need the absolute maximum performance for native 4K ray tracing, professional 3D rendering, or AI workloads where the extra VRAM and compute power provide a tangible advantage.

Performance winner

RTX 5080 Graphics Card

11% faster overall

Best value for money

RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Graphics Card

0% better value per dollar

RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Graphics Card best for

Value for money

0% better value per dollar

Memory

Memory
16 GB
16 GB
Memory type
GDDR6X
GDDR7
Memory bus
256-bit
256-bit
Memory bandwidth
672 GB/s
960 GB/s

Performance

CUDA cores
8,448
10,752
Boost clock
2,610 MHz
2,617 MHz
Base clock
2,340 MHz
2,295 MHz
FP32 performance
44.1 TFLOPS
56.3 TFLOPS
RT cores
66
84
Tensor cores
264
336

Physical

Transistors
36.8 billion
55 billion
Process
4 nm
4 nm
PCIe
PCIe 4
PCIe 5
Card length
285 mm
304 mm

Power

TDP
285W
360W
Power connector
16-pin
16-pin

Gaming benchmarks (avg FPS at 1440p ultra)

Alan Wake 2
74 fps
95 fps
Black Myth Wukong
84 fps
108 fps
Counter-Strike 2
410 fps
495 fps
Cyberpunk 2077
92 fps
118 fps
Hogwarts Legacy
96 fps
122 fps
Spider-Man 2
100 fps
128 fps

Synthetic & compute benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Compute
178,000 points
215,000 points
3DMark Fire Strike
40,500 points
50,000 points
3DMark Time Spy
24,500 points
30,500 points

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 5080 Graphics Card worth $200 more than the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Graphics Card?

It depends on your needs. The RTX 5080 Graphics Card scores 88 overall vs 79 for the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Graphics Card. If you need the extra performance for demanding tasks, the premium is justified. For most users gaming at 1440p or below, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Graphics Card offers better value.

Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Graphics Card or RTX 5080 Graphics Card?

The RTX 5080 Graphics Card delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The RTX 5080 Graphics Card provides more headroom for ray tracing and future titles, while the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Graphics Card still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.

Can the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Graphics Card handle 4K gaming?

The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Graphics Card can handle 4K gaming in less demanding titles and with upscaling technologies like DLSS or FSR. For native 4K at ultra settings in demanding games, the RTX 5080 Graphics Card is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.

Which should I buy, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Graphics Card or RTX 5080 Graphics Card?

Choose the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Graphics Card if you want the best value for money and primarily game at 1080p or 1440p. Choose the RTX 5080 Graphics Card if you need maximum performance, play at 4K, or do professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.

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