NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER Comparison

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER represent two distinct generations of GeForce hardware, yet their recorded benchmark data presents an unusual comparison. The RTX 4080 SUPER, built on Ada Lovelace, has a comprehensive set of ten benchmark scores, while the RTX 5070 SUPER, built on Blackwell 2.0, has only a single recorded 3DMark Steel Nomad result. This disparity in available data shapes the entire analysis, forcing a focus on the one directly comparable metric while examining what the architectural specifications imply.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER wins the only head-to-head benchmark available. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 6600 against the RTX 5070 SUPER's 2690, a delta of 145.4 percent. This is the sole direct comparison, and the RTX 5070 SUPER has zero benchmark wins in the database.

The RTX 4080 SUPER also dominates the aggregate benchmark picture. Its average benchmark score across ten tests is 54209, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. In contrast, the RTX 5070 SUPER's average score is 2690, derived from its single test, placing it in the 18th percentile. The RTX 4080 SUPER's nearest rivals include the RTX 4080 (avg 54247, delta -0.1 percent) and AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (avg 54828, delta -1.1 percent), showing it competes at the high end. The RTX 5070 SUPER's nearest rivals are much lower-tier parts like the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M (avg 2664, delta 1 percent) and GeForce GT 1030 (avg 2662, delta 1.1 percent), indicating its single recorded score sits in a very different performance bracket.

The RTX 4080 SUPER shows wins across individual tests too. In Geekbench OpenCL it scores 219065, in Geekbench Vulkan 260075, and in Passmark G3D 34245. The RTX 5070 SUPER has no scores for these tests, so the RTX 4080 SUPER is unopposed in every category except the one 3DMark run.

Architecture Differences

The two cards use different chips and architectures. The RTX 4080 SUPER uses the AD103 chip on the Ada Lovelace architecture, while the RTX 5070 SUPER uses the GB205 chip on Blackwell 2.0. Both are manufactured by TSMC on a 5 nm process, but the transistor counts differ significantly. The RTX 4080 SUPER packs 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 121.1M per mm². The RTX 5070 SUPER has 31,100 million transistors on a smaller 263 mm² die, with a density of 118.3M per mm².

The RTX 4080 SUPER has a much larger compute configuration. It features 10240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, 112 raster operation units, 80 ray tracing cores, and 320 tensor cores. The RTX 5070 SUPER has 6400 shading units, 200 TMUs, 80 ROPs, 50 RT cores, and 200 tensor cores. This represents a substantial reduction in parallel resources for the newer card, at least in the recorded specifications.

Memory configurations also diverge. The RTX 4080 SUPER uses 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus, delivering 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The RTX 5070 SUPER uses 18 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus, providing 672.0 GB/s. The newer card has more capacity but narrower bandwidth. Clock speeds are similar: the RTX 4080 SUPER has a base of 2295 MHz and boost of 2550 MHz, while the RTX 5070 SUPER has a base of 2325 MHz and boost of 2512 MHz. The memory clock differs more, with the RTX 4080 SUPER at 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective) and the RTX 5070 SUPER at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective).

Other differences include the bus interface (PCIe 4.0 x16 for the RTX 4080 SUPER versus PCIe 5.0 x16 for the RTX 5070 SUPER), display outputs (HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4a versus HDMI 2.1b and DisplayPort 2.1b), and physical dimensions. The RTX 4080 SUPER is a triple-slot card at 310 mm long, while the RTX 5070 SUPER is dual-slot at 245 mm long. The RTX 4080 SUPER has a TDP of 320 W and suggests a 700 W power supply, while the RTX 5070 SUPER has a TDP of 275 W and no suggested PSU listed.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The only direct comparison in the database is 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 6600, and the RTX 5070 SUPER scores 2690. The winner is the RTX 4080 SUPER with a delta of 145.4 percent. This means the RTX 4080 SUPER delivers more than double the performance of the RTX 5070 SUPER in this specific workload.

This result is striking given the architectural positioning. The RTX 5070 SUPER is a newer generation with faster memory technology (GDDR7) and a higher memory clock. Yet the raw compute advantages of the RTX 4080 SUPER, including 10240 shading units versus 6400, and 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 versus 32.15 TFLOPS, appear to dominate in this test. The RTX 4080 SUPER also has higher pixel rate (285.6 GPixel/s versus 201.0 GPixel/s) and texture rate (816.0 GTexel/s versus 502.4 GTexel/s).

The percentile data reinforces the gap. The RTX 4080 SUPER sits at the 86th percentile of all GPUs, while the RTX 5070 SUPER sits at the 18th. The nearest rivals for each card confirm the separation: the RTX 4080 SUPER is within 2.8 percent of cards like the AMD Radeon 8060S, while the RTX 5070 SUPER is within 1.7 percent of the GeForce GT 440. These are entirely different performance classes.

It is important to note the RTX 5070 SUPER has only one recorded benchmark. Its average score of 2690 is based on that single run. The RTX 4080 SUPER's average of 54209 comes from ten tests, giving a broader picture of its capabilities. The database does not contain Vulkan, OpenCL, or Passmark results for the RTX 5070 SUPER, so those comparisons cannot be made.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209 across ten tests. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER has an average of 2690 from its single recorded test.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 SUPER compare to the RTX 4080 SUPER in 3DMark Steel Nomad?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 6600, while the RTX 5070 SUPER scores 2690. The RTX 4080 SUPER wins with a 145.4 percent advantage.

Q: What are the memory configurations of the two cards?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus with 736.3 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 5070 SUPER has 18 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Do the two cards use the same process node?

A: Yes, both are manufactured by TSMC on a 5 nm process. However, the RTX 4080 SUPER has 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die, while the RTX 5070 SUPER has 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die.

Q: What are the power requirements for each card?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has a TDP of 320 W and a suggested power supply of 700 W. The RTX 5070 SUPER has a TDP of 275 W and no suggested PSU listed in the database.

Q: Which card has more shading units and ray tracing cores?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has 10240 shading units and 80 ray tracing cores. The RTX 5070 SUPER has 6400 shading units and 50 ray tracing cores.

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER in direct performance comparison. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6600 versus 2690 is a decisive win, and its 86th percentile standing versus the RTX 5070 SUPER's 18th percentile places them in different tiers. The RTX 4080 SUPER also offers higher compute throughput (52.22 TFLOPS FP32 versus 32.15 TFLOPS), higher pixel and texture rates, and greater memory bandwidth (736.3 GB/s versus 672.0 GB/s).

The RTX 5070 SUPER does have advantages in specific areas. It uses newer GDDR7 memory, offers 18 GB capacity versus 16 GB, has a smaller and lighter dual-slot design (245 mm versus 310 mm length), and draws less power (275 W versus 320 W). It also supports PCIe 5.0 x16 and newer display outputs. However, none of these advantages translate into a benchmark win in the recorded data.

For a user prioritizing raw performance based on the database measurements, the RTX 4080 SUPER is the clear choice. For a user prioritizing physical size, power efficiency, and memory capacity, the RTX 5070 SUPER has qualitative merits, but the performance data does not support it. The limited benchmark record for the RTX 5070 SUPER means its full potential is not captured, but as the database stands, the RTX 4080 SUPER is the superior performer.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ in several key specifications. The RTX 4080 SUPER uses the AD103 chip on Ada Lovelace architecture, while the RTX 5070 SUPER uses GB205 on Blackwell 2.0. The RTX 4080 SUPER has 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die; the RTX 5070 SUPER has 31,100 million on 263 mm². Transistor density is 121.1M per mm² versus 118.3M per mm².

Clock speeds: the RTX 4080 SUPER boosts to 2550 MHz, the RTX 5070 SUPER to 2512 MHz. Memory clocks are 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective) versus 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). Memory size is 16 GB GDDR6X versus 18 GB GDDR7. Bus width is 256 bit versus 192 bit, and bandwidth is 736.3 GB/s versus 672.0 GB/s.

Compute resources: 10240 versus 6400 shading units, 320 versus 200 TMUs, 112 versus 80 ROPs, 80 versus 50 RT cores, and 320 versus 200 tensor cores. Pixel rate is 285.6 GPixel/s versus 201.0 GPixel/s. Texture rate is 816.0 GTexel/s versus 502.4 GTexel/s. FP32 and FP16 are both 52.22 TFLOPS versus 32.15 TFLOPS.

Power and physical: TDP is 320 W versus 275 W. Slot width is triple-slot versus dual-slot. Length is 310 mm (12.2 inches) versus 245 mm (9.6 inches). Height is 140 mm (5.5 inches) versus 115 mm (4.5 inches). Width is 61 mm (2.4 inches) versus 40 mm (1.6 inches). Bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x16 versus PCIe 5.0 x16. Display outputs are 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a versus 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b. The RTX 4080 SUPER has a launch MSRP of 999 USD, while the RTX 5070 SUPER has no launch MSRP recorded.