NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

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Performance
GeForce RTX 407059% better
59,96957% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
37,671.536% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4070 has 59% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 407086% better
100.1262% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
53.8933% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 4070 has 86% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2023 with a MSRP of $599. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD104) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 4070 has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,313 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 504.2 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 4070 includes 5,888 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,920 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,475 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 184 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 184 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 46 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 4070 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 550 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 200 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 4070 has the 17th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 57.33% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 59,969 score and $599 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 100.12. This is the 15th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q1 2017 with a MSRP of $699. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP102) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 1080 Ti has 11 GB of GDDR5X memory, with a 1,376 MHz memory clock and a 352 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 484.4 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The GTX 1080 Ti includes 3,584 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,481 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,582 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 224 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 88 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 1080 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 250 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GTX 1080 Ti has the 47th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 36.02% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 37,671.5 score and $699 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 53.89. This is the 62nd 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 4070GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAda LovelacePascal
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ2 2023Q1 2017
Launch Price (MSRP)$599$699
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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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 Sons of the Forest
Sons of the Forest
GeForce RTX 4070GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Low - 1080p
133 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
126 FPS
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High - 1080p
123 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
120 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
100 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
60 FPS
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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 407059% better
59,96957% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
37,671.536% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4070 has 59% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 4070 is ranked 17th with a score of 59,969, and the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is ranked 47th with a score of 37,671.5.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 407086% better
100.1262% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
53.8933% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 4070 has 86% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 4070 is ranked 15th with a performance per dollar of 100.12, and the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is ranked 62nd with a performance per dollar of 53.89.

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 4070 or
GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 309061,518+3%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti60,980+2%
GeForce RTX 407059,969
Radeon RX 6900 XT59,119-1%
Radeon RX 7700 XT57,340-4%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti37,941-37%
Radeon VII37,881-37%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti37,671.5-37%
Arc A75037,288-38%
TITAN X (Pascal)35,995-40%

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 4070GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
17,837
(+89.74%)
9,401
3DMark Time Spy Score
17,905
(+106.17%)
8,684.5
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
193,559
(+35.84%)
142,490
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
43,824
(+58.99%)
27,564
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
187,585
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
49,045.5
(+96.69%)
24,935
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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160
PassMark G3D Mark
26,972
(+45.33%)
18,559
PassMark G2D Mark
1,114
(+18.13%)
943
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 4070GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
CodenameAD104GP102
ArchitectureAda LovelacePascal
Process Size5 nm16 nm
Transistors35,800 million11,800 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 4070GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Memory Size12 GB11 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth504.2 Gb/s484.4 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,313 MHz1,376 MHz
Memory Interface192 bit352 bit
L1 Cache128 KB48 KB
L2 Cache36 MB2.75 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 4070GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)200 W250 W
Suggested PSU550 W600 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4aHDMI 2.0, 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 4070GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
CUDA Cores5,8883,584
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)4628
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)184224
Render Output Units (ROP)6488
Tensor Cores184--
Ray Tracing Cores46--
Core Clock Speed1,920 MHz1,481 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,475 MHz1,582 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 4070GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Pixel Fill Rate158.4 GPixel/s139.2 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate455.4 GTexel/s354.4 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance29.15 TFLOPS11.34 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance455.4 GFLOPS354.4 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 4070GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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