70

RTX 4070 Graphics Card

Ada Lovelace · 12 GB GDDR6X

$599

MSRP

83

RTX 4080 Graphics Card

Ada Lovelace · 16 GB GDDR6X

$1199

MSRP

Our verdict

The RTX 4080 Graphics Card takes the performance lead with a 19% higher overall score, driven by its 9,728 shader cores, 16 GB of memory, and 48.7 TFLOPS TFLOPS of compute power. In gaming benchmarks at 1440p, it delivers roughly 30% more frames per second across demanding titles like Alan Wake 2 and Black Myth Wukong.

However, the RTX 4070 Graphics Card tells a compelling value story. At $599 versus the RTX 4080 Graphics Card's $1199 price tag, it costs 100% less while delivering performance that's only 19% behind. Its 12 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 Graphics Card is the smarter purchase. The RTX 4080 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 4080 Graphics Card

19% faster overall

Best value for money

RTX 4070 Graphics Card

29% better value per dollar

RTX 4070 Graphics Card best for

Power efficiency

29% better value per dollar

Memory

Memory
12 GB
16 GB
Memory type
GDDR6X
GDDR6X
Memory bus
192-bit
256-bit
Memory bandwidth
504 GB/s
717 GB/s

Performance

CUDA cores
5,888
9,728
Boost clock
2,475 MHz
2,505 MHz
Base clock
1,920 MHz
2,205 MHz
FP32 performance
29.1 TFLOPS
48.7 TFLOPS
RT cores
46
76
Tensor cores
184
304

Physical

Transistors
29.1 billion
45.9 billion
Process
4 nm
4 nm
PCIe
PCIe 4
PCIe 4
Card length
244 mm
304 mm

Power

TDP
200W
320W
Power connector
8-pin
16-pin

Gaming benchmarks (avg FPS at 1440p ultra)

Alan Wake 2
61 fps
82 fps
Black Myth Wukong
69 fps
94 fps
Counter-Strike 2
360 fps
445 fps
Cyberpunk 2077
76 fps
103 fps
Hogwarts Legacy
78 fps
107 fps
Spider-Man 2
82 fps
112 fps

Synthetic & compute benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Compute
148,000 points
192,000 points
3DMark Fire Strike
33,500 points
44,000 points
3DMark Time Spy
20,000 points
27,000 points

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 4080 Graphics Card worth $600 more than the RTX 4070 Graphics Card?

It depends on your needs. The RTX 4080 Graphics Card scores 83 overall vs 70 for the RTX 4070 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 Graphics Card offers better value.

Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming, the RTX 4070 Graphics Card or RTX 4080 Graphics Card?

The RTX 4080 Graphics Card delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The RTX 4080 Graphics Card provides more headroom for ray tracing and future titles, while the RTX 4070 Graphics Card still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.

Can the RTX 4070 Graphics Card handle 4K gaming?

The RTX 4070 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 4080 Graphics Card is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.

Which should I buy, the RTX 4070 Graphics Card or RTX 4080 Graphics Card?

Choose the RTX 4070 Graphics Card if you want the best value for money and primarily game at 1080p or 1440p. Choose the RTX 4080 Graphics Card if you need maximum performance, play at 4K, or do professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.

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Score 83 VS 70

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Score 70 VS 68

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Score 83 VS 68

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Score 70 VS 72

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Score 83 VS 72

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Score 70 VS 72

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Score 83 VS 72

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