RTX 5070 Ti vs RTX 4080: We Tested Both

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Architectural Difference

1. Process Nodes: Both the RTX 5070 Ti and the RTX 4080 are manufactured by TSMC on a 5nm process node.
2. Clock Speeds: The RTX 5070 Ti has a base clock speed of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2452 MHz, while the RTX 4080 runs slightly lower at 2205 MHz base but boosts higher at 2505 MHz.
3. VRAM: Both GPUs come with 16GB of VRAM and a 256-bit memory bus, but the RTX 5070 Ti utilizes GDDR7 memory, whereas the RTX 4080 features GDDR6X.
4. TDP: The RTX 5070 Ti has a 300W TDP, making it more power-efficient than the RTX 4080, which has a TDP of 320W.
5. Supported Technologies: The RTX 5070 Ti supports DLSS 4, providing better frame generation and upscaling compared to the RTX 4080’s DLSS 3.

With the RTX 5070 Ti now on the scene, everyone’s curious how it stacks up against the older, more powerful RTX 4080. This comparison dives into whether the RTX 4080 still holds the crown or if the RTX 5070 Ti brings enough upgrades to make it a serious contender.

Gaming Benchmark – 2160p

We’ve gone over the key specs of the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 4080, but the numbers alone don’t tell the whole story. To see how these GPUs really perform, we’re putting them through the wringer with 4K benchmarks at max settings, pushing them to their limits on a PC with the following specs.

Recommended Test Bench

• CPU – AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
• Mobo – MSI MPG X670E Carbon WiFi 
• RAM – G. Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6400 CL30
• CPU Cooler – Xigmatek Aurora 360mm Cooler
• Storage – XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE 2TB NVMe SSD
• Power Supply – Corsair HX1200i Platinum
• Operating System – Windows 11

Ghost of Tsushima

• The RTX 5070 Ti just barely nudged ahead of the RTX 4080, averaging 68 FPS compared to 66 FPS—a tiny 3.03% lead.
• When it comes to 1% lows, the gap widened, with the RTX 5070 Ti hitting 56 FPS, a solid 14.29% better than the RTX 4080’s 49 FPS.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2

• Both GPUs were neck and neck in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, with the RTX 5070 Ti averaging 50 FPS, just 2.04% ahead of the RTX 4080’s 49 FPS.
• The 1% lows were similarly close, with the RTX 5070 Ti at 38 FPS, holding a small 5.56% lead over the RTX 4080’s 36 FPS.

Cyberpunk 2077

• In Cyberpunk 2077, the RTX 5070 Ti held a slim 1.72% lead, averaging 59 FPS against the RTX 4080’s 58 FPS.
• However, the 1% lows told a way different story: the RTX 5070 Ti dropped to 23 FPS, while the RTX 4080 stayed steadier at 39 FPS, a massive 69.57% difference.

Horizon Forbidden West

• Performance was almost identical in Horizon Forbidden West, with the RTX 5070 Ti averaging 71 FPS, just 1.41% behind the RTX 4080’s 72 FPS.
• The 1% lows were equally close, with the RTX 5070 Ti at 61 FPS, a mere 1.67% ahead of the RTX 4080’s 60 FPS.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

• The RTX 5070 Ti pulled ahead in this demanding title, averaging 51 FPS for an 8.5% lead over the RTX 4080’s 47 FPS.
• The 1% lows followed suit, with the RTX 5070 Ti at 41 FPS, staying 5.13% ahead of the RTX 4080’s 39 FPS.

God of War: Ragnarök

• God of War: Ragnarök ran almost identically on both GPUs, with the RTX 5070 Ti averaging 91 FPS, just 1.11% higher than the RTX 4080’s 90 FPS.
• Even the 1% lows were a perfect tie, with both cards holding steady at 74 FPS, showing how close both cards actually are in performance.

Marvel Rivals

• Marvel Rivals again showed almost no difference, with the RTX 5070 Ti averaging 61 FPS, just 1.64% behind the RTX 4080’s 62 FPS.
• The 1% lows were similarly tight, with the RTX 5070 Ti at 45 FPS, a slight 2.27% lead over the RTX 4080’s 44 FPS.

Silent Hill 2

• Both GPUs delivered an identical performance in Silent Hill 2, averaging 53 FPS with no measurable difference again.
• The 1% lows were almost the same too, with the RTX 5070 Ti at 47 FPS, just 2.17% ahead of the RTX 4080’s 46 FPS.

Productivity Benchmarks

Similarly, as with the gaming benchmarks, we also tested both GPUs against productivity benchmarks so we could have an idea of their performance when it comes to handling workloads more effectively.

3DMark

In 3DMark Speed Way, the RTX 5070 Ti edged past the RTX 4080 with a score of 7,797, a 3.38% lead over the RTX 4080’s 7,542, holding its ground in raw rasterization performance despite the small difference.

However, with a minimal 0.7% difference, the RTX 5070 Ti’s 6,694 and the RTX 4080’s 6,647 performed almost identically in 3DMark Steel Nomad

UL Procyon (AI Text Generation)

The RTX 5070 Ti took the lead in AI text generation with 4,350 points, a 12.1% advantage over the RTX 4080’s 3,880 points, likely thanks to its newer GDDR7 memory and improved AI processing efficiency.

Blender

In the Blender, the RTX 5070 Ti completed the render in 8.5 seconds, while the RTX 4080 was 9.33% faster, finishing the same render in 7.7 seconds, proving it still has an edge in rendering workloads.

Overall Gaming Performance

Average Framerate

The RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 4080 were neck and neck in average FPS, with the RTX 5070 Ti hitting 63 FPS and the RTX 4080 close behind at 62.1 FPS, a 1.5% difference overall. The biggest gap was in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, where the RTX 5070 Ti led by 8.5%.

1% Lows

When it comes to 1% lows, the RTX 4080 averaged 48.1 FPS, just a hair ahead of the RTX 5070 Ti’s 47.9 FPS, making the difference almost unnoticeable. In God of War: Ragnarok, both GPUs even tied at 74 FPS, showing just how evenly matched they are in handling frame dips.

Productivity

For productivity tasks, the RTX 5070 Ti had a tiny 0.2% edge, making it technically the better performer overall. However, the RTX 4080 still managed to pull ahead slightly in rendering, proving that sometimes older hardware can still hold its own.

Average Power Consumption

From the power numbers, we can tell without hesitation that both GPUs have really similar requirements when it comes to power consumption, with RTX 5070 Ti being slightly more efficient, around 1.9%, which is another small plus in its favor.

Pricing And Availability

Despite just being launched in mid-February, the RTX 5070 Ti has seen a price hike of around $600 due to its higher demand in the market, yet it still stands around 50% cheaper than our older RTX 4080, which will cost you an additional $700 as of March 2025.

Final Verdict—What We Recommend?

RTX 4080: By itself, NVIDIA’s RTX 4080 is one of the best-performing cards available out there with its consistent output and great reliability that makes it a good choice for gaming as well as exceptional at managing workloads like rendering all while also benefiting from decent optimization.

RTX 5070 Ti: Being a newer addition to NVIDIA’s lineup, the RTX 5070 Ti has proved its metal by improving on previous technologies like DLSS 4 & GDDR7 memory while offering impressive raw performance, matching the top RTX-40 series with competitive prices that we have never seen before.

With minimal performance differences despite the RTX 4080 being at least 50% more expensive, the RTX 5070 Ti proves to be an impressive competitor, offering strong performance and next-gen technology at a much better value which makes the RTX 5070 Ti our obvious pick in this showdown.

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Shehryar Khan

[Comparisons Expert]

Shehryar Khan, a seasoned PC hardware expert, brings over three years of extensive experience and a deep passion for the world of technology. With a love for building PCs and a genuine enthusiasm for exploring the latest advancements in components, his expertise shines through his work and dedication towards this field. Currently, Shehryar is rocking a custom loop setup for his built.

Get In Touch: shehryar@tech4gamers.com