GeForce RTX 4080
Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7 · 300 W · Aorus Master
GeForce RTX 4080 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 4080 lands at 92 and Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5070 Ti at 90. That puts GeForce RTX 4080 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick GeForce RTX 4080 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 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 4080Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution
GeForce RTX 4080 leads on raster (92 vs 90).
Ray tracing
GeForce RTX 4080RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
GeForce RTX 4080 leads on rt (87 vs 85).
AI workloads
GeForce RTX 4080Local inference, upscaling, generative tools
GeForce RTX 4080 leads on ai (89 vs 87).
Power efficiency
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5070 TiFrames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5070 Ti leads on efficiency (75 vs 73).
Value for money
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5070 TiSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5070 Ti more score per dollar ($858 vs $1,199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4080 | Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada | Blackwell |
| VRAM | 16 GB GDDR6X | 16 GB GDDR7 |
| TBP | 320 W | 300 W |
| Release year | 2022 | 2025 |
GeForce RTX 4080
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5070 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
FAQ: GeForce RTX 4080 vs Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Which is better, GeForce RTX 4080 or Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5070 Ti? +
GeForce RTX 4080 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce RTX 4080 worth the price? +
At $1,199, GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in raster.
Is Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5070 Ti worth the price? +
At $858, Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5070 Ti delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in raster.
Does GeForce RTX 4080 or Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 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 RTX 4080 or Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5070 Ti? +
GeForce RTX 4080 — leads on raster (92 vs 90). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for ray tracing, GeForce RTX 4080 or Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5070 Ti? +
GeForce RTX 4080 — leads on rt (87 vs 85). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.