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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

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Performance
GeForce RTX 4070
59,98646% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 508067% better
100,19077% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 5080 has 67% better performance than the GeForce RTX 4070 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4070
100.1461% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 50800% better
100.2961% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5080 has 0% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 4070 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 25th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 46.22% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 59,986 score and $599 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 100.14. This is the 23rd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2025 with a MSRP of $999. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GB203) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 5080 has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, with a 1,875 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 960 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 5080 includes 10,752 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,295 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,617 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 336 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 112 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 336 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 84 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 5080 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 750 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 360 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 5080 has the 3rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 77.20% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 100,190 score and $999 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 100.29. 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 4070GeForce RTX 5080
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAda LovelaceBlackwell 2.0
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ2 2023Q1 2025
Launch Price (MSRP)$599$999
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 God of War Ragnarök
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GeForce RTX 4070GeForce RTX 5080
Low - 1080p
240 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
200 FPS
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High - 1080p
179 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
166 FPS
275 FPS(+65.36%)
QHD - 1440p
123 FPS
219 FPS(+78.05%)
4K UHD - 2160p
67 FPS
129 FPS(+91.39%)
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 4070
59,98646% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 508067% better
100,19077% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 5080 has 67% better performance than the GeForce RTX 4070 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 4070 is ranked 25th with a score of 59,986, and the GeForce RTX 5080 is ranked 3rd with a score of 100,190.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4070
100.1461% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 50800% better
100.2961% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5080 has 0% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 4070 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 4070 is ranked 23rd with a performance per dollar of 100.14, and the GeForce RTX 5080 is ranked 22nd with a performance per dollar of 100.29.

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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GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 5090129,772+116%
GeForce RTX 4090104,527+74%
GeForce RTX 5080100,190+67%
Radeon RX 9070 XT98,912+65%
Radeon RX 907088,618+48%
GeForce RTX 309061,569+3%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti60,980+2%
GeForce RTX 407059,986
Radeon RX 6900 XT59,119-1%
Radeon RX 680057,784-4%

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 RTX 5080
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
17,827
32,317.5
(+81.28%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
17,690
29,175
(+64.92%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
216,593
335,663
(+54.97%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
44,065
72,807
(+65.23%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
192,062
225,007
(+17.15%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
50,253
72,606.5
(+44.48%)
PassMark G3D Mark
26,946
36,357
(+34.93%)
PassMark G2D Mark
1,159
1,401
(+20.88%)
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 RTX 5080
CodenameAD104GB203
ArchitectureAda LovelaceBlackwell 2.0
Process Size5 nm5 nm
Transistors35,800 million45,600 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 RTX 5080
Memory Size12 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR7
Memory Bandwidth504.2 Gb/s960 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,313 MHz1,875 MHz
Memory Interface192 bit256 bit
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache36 MB64 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 RTX 5080
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)200 W360 W
Suggested PSU550 W750 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 16-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4aHDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b

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 RTX 5080
CUDA Cores5,88810,752
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)4684
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)184336
Render Output Units (ROP)64112
Tensor Cores184336
Ray Tracing Cores4684
Core Clock Speed1,920 MHz2,295 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,475 MHz2,617 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 RTX 5080
Pixel Fill Rate158.4 GPixel/s293.1 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate455.4 GTexel/s879.3 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance29.15 TFLOPS56.28 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance455.4 GFLOPS879.3 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 RTX 5080
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
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.