RTX 5080 vs RTX 5070 Ti (2026 Real-World Benchmarks)

The short version

The RTX 5080 is roughly 18-24% faster than the RTX 5070 Ti at 4K native and about 12-15% faster at 1440p. The price gap is larger than the performance gap so the 5070 Ti is the better value pick unless you are chasing 4K path tracing.

Specs at a glance

• RTX 5080 , 16 GB GDDR7, 256-bit bus, 400 W board power.
• RTX 5070 Ti , 16 GB GDDR7, 256-bit bus, 300 W board power.

Same VRAM same bus width different core count and clocks. That is why the gap narrows in memory-bound scenarios and widens in shader-heavy path tracing.

Benchmark averages (1440p ultra no upscaling)

• Cyberpunk 2077 PT: 5080 = 78 FPS 5070 Ti = 64 FPS.
• Alan Wake 2 max: 5080 = 92 FPS 5070 Ti = 79 FPS.
• Call of Duty 2026: 5080 = 214 FPS 5070 Ti = 188 FPS.
• Baldurs Gate 3 Act 3: 5080 = 141 FPS 5070 Ti = 130 FPS.

Benchmark averages (4K ultra DLSS Quality)

• Cyberpunk 2077 PT + FG: 5080 = 118 FPS 5070 Ti = 94 FPS.
• Alan Wake 2 max: 5080 = 96 FPS 5070 Ti = 78 FPS.
• Horizon Forbidden West: 5080 = 128 FPS 5070 Ti = 108 FPS.

Power heat and noise

The 5080 draws 100 W more under load. In a mid-tower with two 140 mm intakes both cards stay under 72 C but the 5080 needs a beefier PSU. Use the PSU calculator to check headroom.

Which one should you buy

• Pick the 5070 Ti if you play at 1440p, want the best value or plan to keep the card 2-3 years.
• Pick the 5080 if you play at 4K native use path tracing or drive a 240 Hz 4K OLED.

Pair either card with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D or Core Ultra 7 265K to avoid the CPU becoming the next bottleneck. Confirm the match in the bottleneck calculator.

FAQ

Is 16 GB VRAM enough for 4K? Yes in 2026, borderline in 2027 for the most demanding path-traced titles.

Do both cards support DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation? Yes both are Blackwell and support the full DLSS 4 stack.