GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
Pascal · 8 GB GDDR5 · 180 W
GeForce RTX 4080 Super
Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W
GeForce RTX 4080 Super takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce GTX 1070 Ti lands at 66 and GeForce RTX 4080 Super at 93. That puts GeForce RTX 4080 Super ahead by 27 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick GeForce GTX 1070 Ti if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick GeForce RTX 4080 Super if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test4K & rasterization
GeForce RTX 4080 SuperTraditional rendering throughput at high resolution
GeForce RTX 4080 Super leads on raster (93 vs 66).
Ray tracing
GeForce RTX 4080 SuperRT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
GeForce RTX 4080 Super leads on rt (88 vs 61).
AI workloads
GeForce RTX 4080 SuperLocal inference, upscaling, generative tools
GeForce RTX 4080 Super leads on ai (90 vs 63).
Power efficiency
GeForce RTX 4080 SuperFrames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
GeForce RTX 4080 Super leads on efficiency (74 vs 69).
Value for money
GeForce GTX 1070 TiSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti more score per dollar ($449 vs $999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 Super |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Ada |
| VRAM | 8 GB GDDR5 | ▲ 16 GB GDDR6X |
| TBP | 180 W | 320 W |
| Release year | 2017 | 2024 |
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
GeForce RTX 4080 Super
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4080 Super
Which is better, GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or GeForce RTX 4080 Super? +
GeForce RTX 4080 Super scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 27. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce GTX 1070 Ti worth the price? +
At $449, GeForce GTX 1070 Ti delivers a Specdex score of 66 — strongest in efficiency.
Is GeForce RTX 4080 Super worth the price? +
At $999, GeForce RTX 4080 Super delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in raster.
Does GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or GeForce RTX 4080 Super last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or GeForce RTX 4080 Super? +
GeForce RTX 4080 Super — leads on raster (93 vs 66). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for ray tracing, GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or GeForce RTX 4080 Super? +
GeForce RTX 4080 Super — leads on rt (88 vs 61). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.