NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data contains a single direct comparison between the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti: the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. The result is decisive. The RTX 5070 Ti scores 6604, while the RTX 5070 SUPER scores 2690. This gives the Ti a delta of 59.3% over the SUPER. In practical terms, the Ti delivers more than double the frame throughput in this specific workload, making it the clear winner in raw 3D performance.

The magnitude of this gap is substantial. A 59.3% advantage in a single benchmark places the Ti in a different performance tier entirely. The SUPER's score of 2690 places it at the 18th percentile among all GPUs in the database, whereas the Ti's 6604 score places it at the 86th percentile. This means the Ti outperforms roughly 68% of all recorded GPUs, while the SUPER only outperforms about 18%. The percentile gap mirrors the raw score gap, confirming that the Ti is not merely faster but categorically superior in this test.

Looking at the nearest rivals for each card further contextualizes the results. The SUPER's closest competitor in the database is the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M, which scores 2664, a delta of just 1%. The SUPER also sits within 1.1% of the GeForce GT 1030 (2662) and the Intel Arc Pro B50 (2660). The GeForce GT 440 trails at 2645, a 1.7% delta. These rivals are all older or lower-tier products, indicating that the SUPER's 2690 score is competitive within its immediate segment but far from the high-performance tier.

The Ti's nearest rivals are a different story. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 50001, a delta of -0.1% relative to the Ti's average of 49957. The Intel Arc A550M is 0.4% behind at 49737. The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT scores 50951, putting it 2% ahead of the Ti, while the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT scores 48477, a 3.1% deficit. These rivals are high-end desktop parts from recent generations, and the Ti holds its ground within a few percentage points of each. This positions the Ti as a strong performer in the upper echelon, whereas the SUPER sits in a much humbler neighborhood.

The single head-to-head benchmark, with a delta of -59.3% favoring the Ti, is the only direct measurement in the database. No other tests record both cards. The result is unambiguous: the RTX 5070 Ti outperforms the RTX 5070 SUPER by a wide margin in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The SUPER does not record a single win in any benchmark against the Ti.

FAQ

Q: Which card scores higher in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti scores 6604, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER scores 2690. The Ti wins by a delta of 59.3%.

Q: How does each card rank among all GPUs in the database?

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER sits at the 18th percentile, while the RTX 5070 Ti sits at the 86th percentile. This indicates the Ti is far higher in the overall performance distribution.

Q: What are the closest rivals to the RTX 5070 SUPER based on average benchmark score?

A: The closest rival is the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M with an average score of 2664, a delta of 1%. The GeForce GT 1030 (2662) and Intel Arc Pro B50 (2660) follow at 1.1% deltas, and the GeForce GT 440 (2645) is 1.7% behind.

Q: What are the closest rivals to the RTX 5070 Ti?

A: The AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 averages 50001, a delta of -0.1%. The Intel Arc A550M averages 49737 (0.4% behind), the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT averages 50951 (2% ahead), and the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT averages 48477 (3.1% behind).

Q: Does the RTX 5070 Ti have a higher memory bandwidth than the RTX 5070 SUPER?

A: Yes. The Ti has a 256-bit bus and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the SUPER has a 192-bit bus and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth. Both use GDDR7 memory at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective).

Q: Which card has more shading units and higher compute throughput?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has 8960 shading units and delivers 43.94 TFLOPS FP32, while the RTX 5070 SUPER has 6400 shading units and delivers 32.15 TFLOPS FP32. The Ti also has 280 texture mapping units versus 200, and 96 ROPs versus 80.

Architecture Differences

Both cards share the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and are built on TSMC's 5 nm process node, but they use different physical chips. The RTX 5070 SUPER uses the GB205 chip, while the RTX 5070 Ti uses the GB203 chip. The GB203 is a substantially larger die at 378 mm², compared to the GB205's 263 mm². Transistor counts reflect this size difference: the Ti packs 45,600 million transistors, while the SUPER has 31,100 million. Transistor density is slightly higher on the Ti at 120.6 million per mm², versus 118.3 million per mm² on the SUPER.

The chip size difference translates directly into more execution resources. The Ti has 8960 shading units, 280 texture mapping units, 96 ROPs, 70 ray tracing cores, and 280 tensor cores. The SUPER has 6400 shading units, 200 TMUs, 80 ROPs, 50 ray tracing cores, and 200 tensor cores. The Ti leads in every count, with a 40% advantage in shading units and tensor cores, a 40% advantage in ray tracing cores, and a 20% advantage in ROPs.

Compute throughput follows the resource counts. The Ti delivers 43.94 TFLOPS FP32 and the same for FP16 at a 1:1 ratio. The SUPER delivers 32.15 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16. Texture fill rate is 686.6 GTexel/s on the Ti versus 502.4 GTexel/s on the SUPER. Pixel fill rate is 235.4 GPixel/s on the Ti versus 201.0 GPixel/s on the SUPER. These are direct consequences of the larger chip and higher unit counts.

Both cards support the same API set: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Memory type is GDDR7 on both, with the same 1750 MHz clock and 28 Gbps effective data rate. The key architectural difference beyond chip size is the memory subsystem: the Ti uses a 256-bit bus, the SUPER a 192-bit bus. This yields 896.0 GB/s versus 672.0 GB/s bandwidth, a 33% advantage for the Ti.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ across several specification fields. The RTX 5070 Ti uses the GB203 chip, while the RTX 5070 SUPER uses GB205. The Ti's die is 378 mm², the SUPER's is 263 mm². Transistor counts are 45,600 million versus 31,100 million. Clock speeds differ slightly: the Ti has a base clock of 2295 MHz and boost of 2452 MHz, while the SUPER has a base of 2325 MHz and boost of 2512 MHz. The SUPER actually runs at higher clocks, but the Ti's larger chip more than compensates.

Memory configuration is a major differentiator. The SUPER has 18 GB of GDDR7, while the Ti has 16 GB. However, the Ti's 256-bit bus provides 896.0 GB/s bandwidth versus the SUPER's 192-bit bus at 672.0 GB/s. The SUPER has more capacity but less bandwidth. Both run memory at 1750 MHz, 28 Gbps effective.

Compute resources differ as detailed above: the Ti has 8960 shading units, 280 TMUs, 96 ROPs, 70 RT cores, and 280 tensor cores. The SUPER has 6400 shading units, 200 TMUs, 80 ROPs, 50 RT cores, and 200 tensor cores. Power consumption differs too: the Ti is rated at 300 W TDP, the SUPER at 275 W. The Ti also lists a suggested PSU of 700 W, while the SUPER has none specified.

Physical dimensions vary significantly. The Ti is 304 mm long, 137 mm high, and 48 mm wide. The SUPER is 245 mm long, 115 mm high, and 40 mm wide. Both are dual-slot cards with a single 16-pin power connector. Display outputs are the same: 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b. Both use PCIe 5.0 x16.

Release dates differ. The Ti was released on 2025-02-19, while the SUPER was released on 2025-12-31. The Ti has a launch MSRP of 749 USD, while the SUPER has no recorded launch MSRP. The Ti lists its predecessor as GeForce 40 and successor as GeForce 60, while the SUPER lists neither.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 5070 Ti wins in every measured category. It dominates the single head-to-head benchmark with a 59.3% lead in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. It has higher memory bandwidth, more shading units, more ray tracing cores, more tensor cores, and higher compute throughput. It also has a higher average benchmark score of 49957, versus the SUPER's 2690. The Ti's nearest rivals are high-end AMD cards, and it performs within a few percentage points of them.

The RTX 5070 SUPER's advantages are narrower. It has more memory capacity at 18 GB versus 16 GB. It also has higher base and boost clock speeds: 2325 MHz base and 2512 MHz boost, compared to the Ti's 2295 MHz and 2452 MHz. It is smaller in physical dimensions, which could matter for compact builds. It also has a lower TDP at 275 W versus 300 W. These are meaningful for specific use cases but do not offset the Ti's massive performance lead.

For gaming at high resolutions or with ray tracing enabled, the Ti's 70 RT cores and 43.94 TFLOPS FP32 provide substantially more headroom. The Ti's 896.0 GB/s bandwidth is better suited for texture-heavy workloads at high detail settings. The SUPER's 18 GB capacity could be useful for workloads that exceed the Ti's 16 GB, such as certain AI models or large datasets, but the bandwidth deficit may bottleneck such tasks.

For compute-heavy applications, the Ti's 280 tensor cores and 43.94 TFLOPS FP16 performance make it the superior choice. The SUPER's 200 tensor cores and 32.15 TFLOPS are still capable but clearly behind. The Ti also has a higher texture fill rate of 686.6 GTexel/s versus 502.4 GTexel/s, which benefits texture-heavy 3D rendering.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear performance hierarchy. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the faster card by a wide margin, delivering a 59.3% higher score in the only direct benchmark. Its 86th percentile ranking versus the SUPER's 18th percentile confirms this is not a marginal difference but a full performance tier apart. The Ti's nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64, RX 6900 XT, and RX 6800 XT, all high-end parts. The SUPER's nearest rivals are the Quadro K1100M, GT 1030, and GT 440, which are entry-level or legacy products.

For users seeking maximum 3D performance, ray tracing capability, or compute throughput, the RTX 5070 Ti is the obvious choice based on the recorded metrics. It leads in shading units, TMUs, ROPs, RT cores, tensor cores, FP32, FP16, texture rate, pixel rate, and memory bandwidth. Its 16 GB memory capacity is lower than the SUPER's 18 GB, but the bandwidth advantage likely compensates in most scenarios.

The RTX 5070 SUPER serves a different role. Its higher memory capacity, smaller physical footprint, lower power draw, and higher clock speeds make it suitable for space-constrained systems or power-sensitive builds. Its 18 GB capacity exceeds the Ti's 16 GB, which may benefit specific memory-bound workloads. However, its benchmark score of 2690 and 18th percentile ranking place it far below the Ti's 6604 and 86th percentile.

Users who prioritize frame rates, high-resolution gaming, or intensive compute should select the RTX 5070 Ti. Users who need more memory capacity, a shorter card, or lower power consumption may consider the RTX 5070 SUPER, but they must accept a significant performance deficit. The recorded data offers no scenario where the SUPER outperforms the Ti in a direct benchmark.