RTX 4070 Ti Vs RTX 3080: We Tested 8 Games

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Are you wondering if an NVIDIA graphics card over 2 years old can compete with one launched in 2023? If you’ve decided to make the purchase, we’re here to simplify your choice in this RTX 4070 Ti vs RTX 3080 comparison.

Key Takeaways

• In terms of architecture, the RTX 3080 uses the last gen Ampere architecture, while the RTX 4070 Ti uses the latest Ada Lovelace architecture.
• Starting with the gaming benchmarks, in our tests, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti outperformed the GeForce RTX 3080 by a margin of 21% in 4K gaming.
• Moreover, compared to the GeForce RTX 3080, we also found the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti exhibited a 6.5% better power efficiency on average while consuming less power.
• Finally, according to our findings, the RTX 3080 comes at a lower price point than the RTX 4070 Ti, with the former being priced approximately 14.3% less than the latter.

Comparison Table

Architectural Differences

1. Process Node: The RTX 4070 Ti utilizes a 5nm process node, offering advanced manufacturing technology, while the RTX 3080 relies on an 8nm process node, which is slightly less efficient.
2. Clock Speed: The RTX 4070 Ti boasts a base clock of 2310 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz, providing a substantial increase in clock speeds compared to the RTX 3080, which has a base clock of 1260 MHz and a boost clock of 1710 MHz.
3. VRAM: The RTX 4070 Ti is equipped with 12GB of high-speed GDDR6X VRAM, outperforming the RTX 3080, which has 12GB of GDDR6X VRAM.
4. TDP: The RTX 4070 Ti features a lower TDP of 285W, showcasing its efficiency and reduced power consumption, while the RTX 3080 has a higher TDP of 350W.
5. Supported Technologies: The RTX 4070 Ti offers support for DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), enhancing gaming performance with AI-driven upscaling, a feature also present in the RTX 3080.

4K Gaming Benchmarks

A card may sound great when you read its spec sheet, but it doesn’t mean you will get the same level of performance from it. We have to put NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and GeForce RTX 3080 against each other in 4K gaming benchmarks to see which one has the more impressive real-world performance.

The following test bench was used for the benchmarks.  

Testing PC Specifications

• OS: Windows 11
• CPU: Intel Core i7-13700K
• Motherboards: ASRock Z790 Taichi Lite Motherboard
• RAM: Kingston Fury Renegade RGB DDR5 32GB 7200MHz
• SSD: XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE 2TB NVMe SSD
• PSU: Enermax Revolution D.F. X 1050W
• CPU Cooler: MSI MAG CORELIQUID E360 CPU Liquid Cooler

It is worth keeping in mind that the GeForce RTX 3080 in these 4K gaming benchmarks is the 12GB version of the card. So, let’s get right into it.

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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

• GeForce RTX 4070 Ti was the better performer out of the two in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla as it delivered an average of 104FPS compared to 87FPS we got from GeForce RTX 3080.
• Based on the average FPS we got from both cards, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti was able to deliver nearly 20% improved FPS performance over the GeForce RTX 3080. 
• There was no difference in the amount of power used by the two cards, which, in a way, proves that the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is more efficient since it gave us a better FPS reading.
• In our tests, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti displayed impressive thermal performance, maintaining a temperature of 60°C. In contrast, the GeForce RTX 3080 ran noticeably hotter at 66°C, showcasing a 6°C difference.

Cyberpunk 2077

• GeForce RTX 4070 Ti was again the most impressive GPU out of the two as its FPS reading was 61, while the average FPS delivered by the GeForce RTX 3080 was 44FPS.
• Despite the difference in looking small, our test reveals that the RTX 4070 Ti was nearly 39% better than the RTX 3080 in generating frames per second.
• GeForce RTX 4070 Ti surprised us in power usage statistics as it used 39 watts less than GeForce RTX 3080, which used 289W from the PSU.
• It was a back-and-forth battle between the two in terms of heat generation during our benchmarking, as the GeForce RTX 3080 was 1° cooler than the RTX 4070 Ti at 65° Celsius. 

Forza Horizon 5

• The GeForce RTX 3080 made a comeback in this test and offered us 123FPS on average compared to 121FPS delivered by the RTX 4070 Ti.
• We found it quite refreshing to see an older GPU beating the new one, although the difference of only 2 frames per second was quite negligible.
• Moreover, it seemed the GeForce RTX 3080 was the better card overall for playing Forza Horizon 5 as it was using only 3W more than the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti was using during our testing. 
• The temperatures were also more impressive on the GeForce RTX 3080, which was able to offer improved FPS performance while being 49° Celsius compared to its sibling, which was at 53° Celsius.

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God Of War

• RTX 4070 Ti makes a comeback after a short downfall by mustering up a score of 97FPS compared to a score of 81FPS for the GeForce RTX 3080. 
• The RTX 4070 Ti offered us a performance boost of nearly 20% by delivering 16 more every second.
• We also found that the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti proves yet again that it’s the more power-efficient option by consuming 250 watts, which was 26 watts less than what the RTX 3080 used.
• The temperature difference wasn’t huge, but the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti was operating at 3° lower than the RTX 3080, i.e., 65° Celsius vs 68° Celsius.

Hitman III

• The difference in framerates widened in this test, and GeForce RTX 4070 Ti came out as the winner by offering 126FPS compared to 98FPS from GeForce RTX 3080.
• By offering 28 more us frames every second during our benchmarking, the RTX 4070 Ti was able to deliver a performance boost of nearly 29% over its sibling. 
• Things got better for RTX 4070 Ti as it put a load of no more than 269 watts on the power supply, whereas RTX 3080 did 307 watts while we were playing Hitman III.
• The GeForce RTX 3080 turned the tables on the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti by not heating more than 63° Celsius, whereas the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti was 67° Celsius. 

Horizon Zero Dawn

• We saw another impressive display of power from the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti when it produced an average of 95FPS compared to an average of 72FPS from the GeForce RTX 3080.
• This difference of 23 frames every second was quite huge as it gave the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti a lead of 32% over its sibling. 
• Power consumption statistics from the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti during our examination were impressive yet again, as it used no more than 224 watts from the PSU on average compared to the RTX 3080, which used 255 watts. 
• There was no temperature difference between the two as we saw both operated at 62° Celsius while playing Horizon Zero Dawn.

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Spider-Man Remastered

• GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offered us a better framerate of 53FPS during our testing, whereas GeForce RTX 3080 offered an average framerate of 39FPS. 
• Since both numbers were small, even the small difference of 14FPS meant that the RTX 4070 Ti offered us a performance boost of 36% over the GeForce RTX 3080.
• Aside from the FPS battle, the GeForce RTX 3080 was able to win in other departments as it offered a power usage statistic of 230W compared to 251W from the RTX 4070 Ti.
• The GeForce RTX 3080 was also able to stay 2° cooler at 57° Celsius compared to the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, which was operating at 59° Celsius in this test. 

Overall Gaming Performance

• In our comprehensive gaming performance comparison between the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and the GeForce RTX 3080, the RTX 4070 Ti emerged as the superior performer in 9 out of 10 games at 4K resolution.
• The RTX 4070 Ti achieved an average FPS of 94, while the RTX 3080 delivered 78 FPS on average in our 4K gaming benchmarks, resulting in a noteworthy 16 FPS difference in favor of the RTX 4070 Ti.
• Summing up our 4K gaming analysis, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti exhibited a substantial performance advantage, offering a remarkable 21% boost in comparison to the GeForce RTX 3080.

Power Usage And Thermal Statistics

• The benchmark results clearly establish the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti as the more optimized graphics card, which is expected, given that it boasts NVIDIA’s latest architecture.
• During our benchmarking across the board, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti displayed an average power consumption of approximately 247W, while the GeForce RTX 3080 recorded an average power usage of 263W, resulting in a 16W difference.
• The 4K gaming benchmarks across 7 games revealed that the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is approximately 6.5% more power-efficient than the GeForce RTX 3080, solidifying its position as the more power-conscious choice.

• While running our tests, we found both the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and GeForce RTX 3080 significantly impact your power supply, potentially leading to higher electricity bills.
• On average, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti maintained a temperature of 62°C, while the GeForce RTX 3080 operated at an average of 61°C.
• This makes it a tie between the two in terms of thermal performance, as neither card decisively outperforms the other in this aspect.

Pricing And Availability

• As of our research, the RTX 4070 Ti is priced starting from $799, based on its MSRP decided by NVIDIA itself.
• In contrast, the RTX 3080 also starts at $1000 on Newegg. This represents a notable price difference of 22.3%, making the RTX 4070 Ti the more budget-friendly option.

Which One Would We Recommend?

• In our extensive benchmark tests, the RTX 4070 Ti outperformed the RTX 3080, delivering an impressive 21% higher average FPS in 10 games at 4K resolution.
• When considering power consumption, the RTX 4070 Ti showed its efficiency, consuming 6.5% less power on average than the RTX 3080 in the same gaming scenarios.
• We also found that both cards exhibited similar thermal performance, with only marginal differences in temperatures. The RTX 4070 Ti was cooler in some games, while the RTX 3080 performed better in others.
• The RTX 4070 Ti is notably more budget-friendly, with an approximate 22.3% lower starting price than the RTX 3080, according to current market prices.

So, based on our findings, we recommend the RTX 4070 Ti for its superior gaming performance, power efficiency, competitive temperature management, and more cost-effective pricing.

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Ali

[Hardware Reviewer]

Hi! I’m Ali Tauseef, and I have been writing for Tech4Gamers since 2022. I love all things computer hardware but am particularly fond of CPUs and motherboards, and I like to stay up-to-date about the latest advancements in these worlds, and when possible, write about it. When I’m not doing that, I like to get into a little FPS action in CS2 or get lost in the vast world of RDR2.

Get In Touch: ali@tech4gamers.com