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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
60,98058% of 104,937
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER23% better
74,83471% of 104,937

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has 23% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
50.8632% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER84% better
93.6658% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has 84% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is a desktop graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q2 2021 with a suggested retail price of $1,199. Its GA102 chip that powers the GPU uses the Ampere architecture and is fabricated on the 8 nm process.

Memory

This GPU is paired with 12 GB of GDDR6X VRAM. Its 1,188 MHz memory clock and 384 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 912.4 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.

Compatibility

The RTX 3080 Ti is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 350 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 750 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has the 16th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 58.11% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 60,980 score and $1,199 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 50.86. This is the 64th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER GPU

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is a desktop graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2024 with a suggested retail price of $799. Its AD103 chip that powers the GPU uses the Ada Lovelace architecture and is fabricated on the 5 nm process.

Memory

This GPU is paired with 16 GB of GDDR6X VRAM. Its 1,313 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 672.3 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.

Compatibility

The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is a large graphics card, taking up 3 PCIe slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 285 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 600 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has the 7th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 71.31% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 74,834 score and $799 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 93.66. This is the 22nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ2 2021Q1 2024
Launch Price (MSRP)$1,199$799
Production StatusActiveActive
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
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GeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
Low - 1080p
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Medium - 1080p
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163 FPS
High - 1080p
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142 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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113 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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77 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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40 FPS
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
60,98058% of 104,937
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER23% better
74,83471% of 104,937

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has 23% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is ranked 16th with a score of 60,980, and the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is ranked 7th with a score of 74,834.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
50.8632% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER84% better
93.6658% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has 84% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is ranked 64th with a performance per dollar of 50.86, and the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is ranked 22nd with a performance per dollar of 93.66.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
19,224
23,695
(+23.26%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
18,903.5
23,540
(+24.53%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
218,185
(+31.75%)
165,604
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
47,113
52,738
(+11.94%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
189,351
209,177
(+10.47%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
46,988
54,278
(+15.51%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
326.4
(+2.97%)
317
PassMark G3D Mark
27,183
31,687
(+16.57%)
PassMark G2D Mark
1,082
1,185
(+9.52%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
CodenameGA102AD103
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Process Size8 nm5 nm
Transistors28,300 million45,900 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
Memory Size12 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth912.4 Gb/s672.3 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,188 MHz1,313 MHz
Memory Interface384 bit256 bit
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache6 MB48 MB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
Slots2 slots3 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)350 W285 W
Suggested PSU750 W600 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 16-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4aHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
CUDA Cores10,2408,448
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)8066
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)320264
Render Output Units (ROP)11296
Tensor Cores320264
Ray Tracing Cores8066
Core Clock Speed1,365 MHz2,340 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,665 MHz2,610 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
Pixel Fill Rate186.5 GPixel/s250.6 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate532.8 GTexel/s689 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance34.1 TFLOPS44.1 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance532.8 GFLOPS689 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.76.7

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.