RTX 5070 Ti Vs RTX 4080 Super: Our Analysis

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Architectural Differences

1. Process Nodes: There’s no change in the process node size or technology of the RTX 4080 Super and the RTX 5070 Ti as they both use the same TMSC’s process node of 5nm.  
2. Clock Speeds: Both GPUs share the same base clock frequency of 2295 MHz. However, the RTX 4080 Super boasts a slightly higher boost frequency of 2550 MHz compared to the RTX 5070 Ti’s 2452 MHz.
3. VRAM: While both GPUs share the same 16GB VRAM, the RTX 5070 Ti comes with newer GDDR7. Whereas the RTX 4080 Super comes with GDDR6X. These two GPUs also have the same bus width of 256-bit.
4. TDP: The RTX 4080 Super has a TDP rating of 320W, which is slightly higher than that of the RTX 5070 Ti, which comes with a 300W TDP rating. 
5. Supported Technologies: The newer RTX 5070 Ti offers DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation and AI upscaling. This is better than the RTX 4080 Super’s use of DLSS 3.

After the RTX 5080 and RTX 5090, the RTX 5070 Ti has now hit the market and we decided to compare it with Nvidia’s other GPUs. Today, we’re going with the RTX 5070 Ti vs RTX 4080 Super to show you whether the newer RTX 5070 Ti outperforms one of the RTX 40-series top performers, the RTX 4080 Super.

Gaming Benchmarks – 1440p

Apart from the specifications, the picture is more clear when you see the gaming benchmarks of each of these GPUs. This is why we decided to compare these cards on 1440p resolution in a variety of games. The settings have been ramped up to the maximum in all games.

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Marvel Rivals

• In our first game, the average performance was the exact same from both the RTX 4080 Super and the RTX 5070 Ti as they both obtained an average of 95 FPS in Marvel Rivals. 
• As for the 1% lows, the 1.7% difference was almost negligible but it was in the favor of the RTX 5070 Ti which averaged 61 FPS over the average of 60 FPS obtained by the RTX 4080 Super.  

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

• Here, we saw the RTX 4080 Super came out at the top with its average of 69 FPS. Whereas, the RTX 5070 Ti was 7.5% behind because it obtained an average of 64 FPS in this game. 
• In terms of the 1% lows, the RTX 4080 Super was yet again the victor with its average minimum framerates reaching 57 FPS. On the other hand, the RTX 5070 Ti was only 9.2% behind with its average of 52 FPS. 

Hogwarts Legacy

• In Hogwarts Legacy, we observed that the RTX 4080 Super performed with an average of 129 FPS even in the demanding areas. Whereas, the RTX 5070 Ti showed us 125 FPS, resulting in a 3.1% margin. 
• The 1% lows were higher in the gameplay of RTX 4080 Super, as it averaged 72 FPS. This was 4.3% better than that obtained from the RTX 5070 Ti’s 69 FPS in this wizardly open-world game.

A Plague Tale Requiem

• The RTX 5070 Ti pushed in this game with its average of 122 FPS. This had a 2.5% edge over the RTX 4080 Super which performed somewhat similarly with its average of 119 FPS.  
• Speaking of the 1% lows, the playing field was tied as both the RTX 4080 Super and the RTX 5070 Ti had the same average lows of 98 FPS. 

Star Wars Outlaws

• In Star Wars Outlaws, the RTX 4080 Super averaged 71 FPS and performed 11.9% better than the RTX 5070 Ti’s average of 63 FPS. The RTX 4080 Super showed us which is the highest performance margin out of all the eight games. 
• Similar to the average framerates, the RTX 4080 Super also displayed the highest 1% low difference as it was 12.2% better than the RTX 5070 Ti as both averaged 61 FPS and 54 FPS, respectively. 

Starfield 

• We saw that the RTX 4080 Super had a 4.6% edge over the RTX 5070 Ti in Starfield. This is because the RTX 4080 Super achieved an average of 89 FPS while the RTX 5070 Ti performed with an average of 85 FPS. 
• As for the 1% lows, the RTX 4080 Super showed us precisely 4% better performance as it averaged 77 FPS. This is slightly better than the RTX 5070 Ti’s average of 74 FPS in this game. 

Cyberpunk 2077

• Without ray-tracing, the RTX 4080 Super was crowned as the victor as it acquired an average of 134 FPS which was 7.8% higher than the RTX 5070 Ti’s average of 124 FPS. 
• Yet again, the RTX 4080 Super was ahead of the RTX 5070 Ti, this time by a margin of 6.2%. This is because they both achieved an average of 116 FPS and 109 FPS, respectively. 

Dragon Age: The Veilguard

• Lastly, the RTX 4080 Super reigned supreme over the RTX 5070 Ti by an 8.6% difference. This is because the RTX 4080 Super averaged 97 FPS, whereas the RTX 5070 Ti performed with an average of 89 FPS. 
• The RTX 4080 Super outperformed the RTX 5070 Ti by a 6.5% margin in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. The former obtained an average of 79 FPS, which was higher than the latter’s 74 FPS.  

Productivity Benchmarks

Apart from the gaming benchmarks, a large portion of users look for the productivity performance when they’re specing out graphic cards. This is why we’ll give you the clear-cut comparison of these two cards in some of the best software.  

Adobe Premiere Pro 

• After editing on Adobe Premiere Pro, the RTX 4080 Super displayed a score of 10,504 points. However, the RTX 5070 Ti was 1.2% ahead because it obtained a score of 10,635 points, making it efficient in Premiere Pro. 

Blender 4.0

• Rendering on Blender, the RTX 4080 Super outperformed the RTX 5070 Ti by a 10.7% margin because it obtained a score of 8,765 points, which was higher than the RTX 5070 Ti’s 7,872 points.  

Topaz Video AI

• Despite being heavy on the AI-technology, still the RTX 5070 Ti couldn’t outcompete its rival. In fact, the RTX 4080 Super was 23.6% better in Topaz Video AI generation as it obtained 611 score over RTX 5070 Ti’s 482.

Overall Gaming Performance

Average Framerate

From the benchmarks, we calculated that the RTX 4080 Super performed better than the RTX 5070 Ti in the eight tested games. On average, the RTX 4080 Super gained a 4.6% advantage over the RTX 5070 Ti in 1440p gaming, although we expected more from the RTX 5070 Ti in gaming. 

1% Lows

In terms of the 1% lows, the averages were also in favor of the RTX 4080 Super as it gained a 4.8% lead over the RTX 5070 Ti. In one game, the differences in both the 1% lows were exactly the same, while in all other games there was only a slight margin. These aren’t bad minimums from either of the cards.

Productivity

Surprisingly, the older RTX 4080 Super was 4.6% better in terms of productivity as well. This came as a surprise to us, especially in the AI video sector, because Nvidia claimed that the RTX 5070 Ti comes with double AI generation performance, but it couldn’t outperform the RTX 4080 Super in that area. 

Power Consumption

Finally, we see a section where the RTX 5070 Ti was victorious. In terms of the power consumption, the RTX 5070 Ti was 7.9% more power-efficient than the RTX 4080 Super, especially when running games. However, the RTX 5070 Ti consumes slightly more power when it is at idle, but it isn’t much of a difference.     

Price And Availability

Like the prices of other Nvidia’s newly released cards, the RTX 5070 Ti’s price situation is also quite bad. On average, it is currently 84.4% cheaper than the RTX 4080 Super. However, we’ve calculated this based on the average of 15 GPUs. Still, the prices of different variants are well above the RTX 5070 Ti’s MSRP. 

What We Recommend

RTX 5070 Ti: Nvidia’s latest releases have been disappointing and this card wasn’t any different. The difference between this and its closest predecessor, the RTX 4070 Ti Super, is quite insignificant. So, it isn’t worth the upgrade especially given that the RTX 4070 Ti Super is priced more reasonably for its performance. 

RTX 4080 Super: This is a decent card that still holds up against most of the newly released cards from Nvidia, especially the RTX 5080. Yes, it isn’t as efficient in terms of AI technology used in the newer cards, but paired with its higher specifications and from our productivity comparison, it was the better performer. 

Despite being a lousy upgrade from the RTX 4070 Ti Super, the RTX 5070 Ti is still a better option than the RTX 4080 Super. This is solely because it offers a better price-to-performance ratio, and we recommend it for people on a budget. However, if the RTX 4080 Super is in your budget, go for it by all means.  

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Shehryar Khan

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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.

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