NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs NVIDIA Rubin GPU Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the architecture difference between the RTX 4070 Ti and the Rubin GPU?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti uses the Ada Lovelace architecture on a 5 nm TSMC process with the AD104 chip, while the Rubin GPU uses the Rubin architecture on a 3 nm TSMC process with the GR100 chip. The Rubin is a server-class part (SXM Module) with no display outputs, whereas the RTX 4070 Ti is a dual-slot consumer card with HDMI and DisplayPort outputs.

Q: How do the memory subsystems compare?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti has 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus delivering 504.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Rubin GPU has 288 GB of HBM4 on a 16384-bit bus delivering 22.1 TB/s bandwidth. The Rubin's memory bandwidth is over 40 times higher.

Q: What is the transistor count difference?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti has 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die, giving a density of 121.8M transistors per mm². The Rubin GPU has 336,000 million transistors on a 1456 mm² die, giving a density of 230.8M transistors per mm². The Rubin has roughly 9.4 times more transistors.

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 compute?

A: The Rubin GPU has 130.0 TFLOPS FP32 compute, which is over 3.2 times higher than the RTX 4070 Ti's 40.09 TFLOPS. The Rubin also doubles its FP16 output to 260.0 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio), while the RTX 4070 Ti maintains a 1:1 ratio at 40.09 TFLOPS FP16.

Q: What are the power requirements?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti has a 285 W TDP with a suggested PSU of 600 W. The Rubin GPU has a 2300 W TDP with a suggested PSU of 2700 W. The Rubin requires a PCIe 6.0 x16 interface, while the RTX 4070 Ti uses PCIe 4.0 x16.

Q: What is the release status of each?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti was released on January 2, 2023, has a launch MSRP of 799 USD, and is end-of-life production status. The Rubin GPU is listed as active production with a release date of December 31, 2025, and is the successor to Server Blackwell.

Architecture Differences

The RTX 4070 Ti and the Rubin GPU represent two fundamentally different design philosophies within NVIDIA's lineup. The RTX 4070 Ti is a consumer gaming card built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, fabricated by TSMC on a 5 nm process. Its AD104 chip contains 35,800 million transistors packed into a 294 mm² die, achieving a transistor density of 121.8M per mm². The card features 7680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. It also includes 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, making it a fully featured consumer GPU with support for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The Rubin GPU is a server accelerator built on the Rubin architecture, fabricated by TSMC on a 3 nm process. Its GR100 chip contains 336,000 million transistors on a massive 1456 mm² die, giving it a transistor density of 230.8M per mm². This is nearly double the density of the RTX 4070 Ti. The Rubin has 28,672 shading units and 896 texture mapping units, but only 24 raster output units, reflecting its compute-oriented design rather than a rasterization-focused one. It has 896 tensor cores but no RT core count listed in the database, and it does not support DirectX, OpenGL, or Vulkan, as indicated by "N/A" for all three APIs.

The process node difference is significant: 5 nm versus 3 nm. The Rubin's 3 nm node combined with its enormous die size allows for a transistor count that is roughly 9.4 times that of the RTX 4070 Ti. The architecture also differs fundamentally in memory technology. The RTX 4070 Ti uses GDDR6X with a 192-bit bus, while the Rubin uses HBM4 with a 16384-bit bus. This reflects the Rubin's server-class positioning: it is designed for massive parallel compute workloads rather than consumer gaming.

The physical form factors diverge sharply. The RTX 4070 Ti is a dual-slot card measuring 285 mm in length, 112 mm in height, and 42 mm in width, with a 1x 16-pin power connector. The Rubin is an SXM Module with no listed dimensions and no power connector details. The RTX 4070 Ti has display outputs (1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a), while the Rubin has no outputs at all. The bus interface also differs: PCIe 4.0 x16 for the RTX 4070 Ti versus PCIe 6.0 x16 for the Rubin.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results for these two GPUs, and the Rubin GPU has no benchmark scores recorded at all. The RTX 4070 Ti, however, has a substantial set of benchmark data. Its average benchmark score is 44,795, placing it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs in the database. The Rubin GPU has an average score of 0 and sits in the 50th percentile, which reflects the absence of recorded measurements rather than actual performance.

Without direct benchmark comparisons, the nearest rivals for the RTX 4070 Ti provide context. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile has an average score of 45,152, which is 0.8% higher than the RTX 4070 Ti. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT scores 45,384, 1.3% higher. The NVIDIA RTX A6000 scores 44,075, which is 1.6% lower. The Intel Arc A730M scores 45,592, 1.7% higher. These deltas show the RTX 4070 Ti performing within a narrow band of 1.7% of these rivals.

The RTX 4070 Ti's individual benchmark scores show its strengths. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 5,024. In Geekbench OpenCL, it scores 176,953, and in Geekbench Vulkan, it scores 213,808. Passmark tests show a G3D score of 31,624, a GPU compute score of 18,396, and a G2D score of 1,200. DirectX-specific Passmark tests yield 187 for DX10, 288 for DX11, 116 for DX12, and 352 for DX9.

The Rubin GPU's lack of benchmark data means the database cannot provide measured performance comparisons. Its raw specifications, however, indicate a compute capability far beyond the RTX 4070 Ti. The FP32 throughput of 130.0 TFLOPS versus 40.09 TFLOPS, the texture rate of 2,031.2 GTexel/s versus 626.4 GTexel/s, and the memory bandwidth of 22.1 TB/s versus 504.2 GB/s all point to a dramatically higher theoretical ceiling. The pixel rate, at 54.41 GPixel/s versus 208.8 GPixel/s, is actually lower for the Rubin, which aligns with its 24 ROPs versus the RTX 4070 Ti's 80 ROPs.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every specification field in the database. The process node is 5 nm for the RTX 4070 Ti and 3 nm for the Rubin. Transistor count is 35,800 million versus 336,000 million. Die size is 294 mm² versus 1456 mm². Transistor density is 121.8M per mm² versus 230.8M per mm². Base clock is 2310 MHz versus 700 MHz, while boost clock is 2610 MHz versus 2267 MHz. Memory clock is 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective) versus 2695 MHz (10.8 Gbps effective).

Memory size is 12 GB versus 288 GB. Memory type is GDDR6X versus HBM4. Bus width is 192 bit versus 16384 bit. Bandwidth is 504.2 GB/s versus 22.1 TB/s. Shading units are 7,680 versus 28,672. TMUs are 240 versus 896. ROPs are 80 versus 24. RT cores are 60 versus null (not listed). Tensor cores are 240 versus 896. Pixel rate is 208.8 GPixel/s versus 54.41 GPixel/s. Texture rate is 626.4 GTexel/s versus 2,031.2 GTexel/s. FP32 is 40.09 TFLOPS versus 130.0 TFLOPS. FP16 is 40.09 TFLOPS (1:1) versus 260.0 TFLOPS (2:1).

TDP is 285 W versus 2300 W. Slot width is dual-slot versus SXM Module. Power connector is 1x 16-pin versus null. Suggested PSU is 600 W versus 2700 W. Bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x16 versus PCIe 6.0 x16. Display outputs are 1x HDMI 2.1 plus 3x DisplayPort 1.4a versus no outputs. API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 for the RTX 4070 Ti, versus N/A for all three on the Rubin.

Production status is end-of-life versus active. Release date is January 2, 2023 versus December 31, 2025. The RTX 4070 Ti has a launch MSRP of 799 USD, while the Rubin has no launch MSRP listed. The RTX 4070 Ti's predecessor is GeForce 30 and successor is GeForce 50, while the Rubin's predecessor is Server Blackwell and it has no successor listed. The RTX 4070 Ti has a recorded percentile of 84 and an average benchmark score of 44,795, while the Rubin has a percentile of 50 and an average score of 0.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear split between consumer gaming and server compute. The RTX 4070 Ti is a fully realized consumer product with extensive benchmark coverage. Its average benchmark score of 44,795 places it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are all within 1.7% of its average score, indicating a tightly competitive field. The card supports all major graphics APIs, has display outputs, and fits in a standard dual-slot form factor with a 285 W TDP. Its architecture is designed for rasterization and ray tracing, as shown by its 60 RT cores, 80 ROPs, and 208.8 GPixel/s pixel rate.

The Rubin GPU is a server accelerator with no benchmark scores in the database and no API support listed. Its design priorities are entirely different: 28,672 shading units, 896 tensor cores, 896 TMUs, and a massive 288 GB HBM4 memory pool with 22.1 TB/s bandwidth. Its FP32 compute of 130.0 TFLOPS is 3.2 times the RTX 4070 Ti, and its FP16 output of 260.0 TFLOPS is 6.5 times higher. The low pixel rate of 54.41 GPixel/s and 24 ROPs confirm that rasterization is not its purpose. The 2300 W TDP and SXM Module form factor place it firmly in data center territory.

For users seeking a consumer graphics card with verified performance data, the RTX 4070 Ti is the only option with actual measurements. The Rubin GPU's active production status and December 31, 2025 release date indicate it is a current or upcoming server product, but its performance cannot be quantified from the database because no benchmarks are recorded. The 50th percentile ranking for the Rubin is a placeholder based on zero scores, not a meaningful performance metric.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 4070 Ti wins in all areas where benchmark data exists. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5,024, Geekbench OpenCL score of 176,953, and Geekbench Vulkan score of 213,808 demonstrate real-world measured capability. Its Passmark G3D score of 31,624 and GPU compute score of 18,396 confirm solid general-purpose graphics performance. The card also wins on API compatibility, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which the Rubin does not support at all. Its display outputs enable direct monitor connection, while the Rubin has none. Its lower power draw of 285 W versus 2300 W and PCIe 4.0 compatibility versus PCIe 6.0 make it far more accessible for standard systems.

The Rubin GPU wins on raw compute specifications, though without benchmark scores these remain theoretical. Its 130.0 TFLOPS FP32 is 3.2 times the RTX 4070 Ti's 40.09 TFLOPS. Its FP16 output of 260.0 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio is 6.5 times the RTX 4070 Ti's 40.09 TFLOPS at 1:1. Its 2,031.2 GTexel/s texture rate is 3.2 times higher. Its 22.1 TB/s memory bandwidth is 43.8 times higher. Its 288 GB memory capacity is 24 times higher. Its 896 tensor cores are 3.7 times the RTX 4070 Ti's 240. Its 28,672 shading units are 3.7 times higher. The 336,000 million transistors represent a 9.4 times increase over the RTX 4070 Ti.

The Rubin also wins on process technology, using a 3 nm node versus 5 nm, and on transistor density at 230.8M per mm² versus 121.8M per mm². Its PCIe 6.0 x16 interface is a generation ahead of PCIe 4.0 x16. The Rubin's HBM4 memory type is a server-grade technology compared to GDDR6X. Its 16384-bit bus width is 85 times wider than the RTX 4070 Ti's 192-bit bus.

The RTX 4070 Ti wins on clock speeds, with a base clock of 2310 MHz versus 700 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz versus 2267 MHz. It also wins on pixel rate at 208.8 GPixel/s versus 54.41 GPixel/s, and on ROP count at 80 versus 24. These figures indicate the RTX 4070 Ti is optimized for rasterized graphics output, while the Rubin is optimized for compute throughput. The RTX 4070 Ti has a launch MSRP of 799 USD, while the Rubin has no listed price, reflecting their different market positions. The database shows no head-to-head wins for either GPU, and the Rubin has no recorded benchmarks, so all conclusions about the Rubin's performance advantage are derived from its specification sheet rather than measured results.