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GTX 1080 vs RTX 4070 Ti Super

Full specification comparison between the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (2016) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super (2024).

GTX 1080

NVIDIA Entry-level

20 / perf index
  • Lower power draw (180 W vs 285 W)
  • Cheaper at launch ($599 vs $799)

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Winner

RTX 4070 Ti Super

NVIDIA Enthusiast

71 / perf index
  • ~255% faster on average
  • More VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB)
  • Newer (2024 vs 2016)
  • Better performance per dollar
  • More power-efficient

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Verdict: The RTX 4070 Ti Super is roughly 255% faster than the GTX 1080 on average — a clear, noticeable performance advantage.

The RTX 4070 Ti Super also carries more video memory (16 GB vs 8 GB), which matters for high-resolution textures, modern AAA titles and future-proofing.

At launch pricing, the RTX 4070 Ti Super offers more performance per dollar, and the RTX 4070 Ti Super is the more power-efficient chip.

Estimated performance

GTX 1080
20
RTX 4070 Ti Super
71

Estimated average 1440p raster gaming performance compiled from publicly available benchmark data. Individual games vary.

Specs side by side

SpecificationGTX 1080RTX 4070 Ti Super
ArchitecturePascalAda Lovelace
Release year20162024
Est. performance
20
71
Shading units
2,560
8,448
Boost clock
1733 MHz
2610 MHz
FP32 compute
8.9 TFLOPS
44.1 TFLOPS
VRAM
8 GB
16 GB
Memory typeGDDR5XGDDR6X
Memory bus
256-bit
256-bit
Board power
180 W
285 W
Launch MSRP
$599
$799

Green bars mark the better value in each row (for power and price, lower wins).

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 4070 Ti Super better than the GTX 1080?

Yes — based on aggregated benchmark data, the RTX 4070 Ti Super is about 255% faster than the GTX 1080 on average.

How much faster is the RTX 4070 Ti Super than the GTX 1080?

Roughly 255% on average in raster gaming workloads. The gap varies by title, resolution and settings.

Which graphics card is better value?

Comparing launch prices, the RTX 4070 Ti Super delivers more performance per dollar. Check current street prices, as market pricing often shifts the value equation.

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