The newly renamed RTX 4080 12 GB, now known as the RTX 4070 Ti, has been making waves and is expected to cause even more buzz when it is officially released. As we previously reported in our architecture article, this graphics card is set to replace the formerly top-of-the-line RTX 3090 Ti, with a lower power consumption and a more budget-friendly MSRP.
The best example of this is the early data we have seen, where the RTX 4070 Ti has appeared on Octanebench performing faster than its predecessor and “big sister.”
Octanebench is not overlooked by many users, who see it as a pre-renderer for programs like Blender or Cinema4D. One of the benefits of this suite is that, as such, it does not require a graphics driver in order to fully test the hardware of a GPU, making it a useful and easy way to compare graphics cards and see how different architectures perform. Therefore, the data we are about to discuss is particularly interesting.
Geforce RTX 4070 TI on Octanebench: 5% faster than the RTX 3090 Ti
We’ve been warning for over 5 months now: the RTX 4070 Ti may be the best graphics card in terms of performance, price, and power consumption in the RTX 40 series, and technically speaking, in pure power it deserved the correct name of RTX 4080 12 GB, but we’ll get to that later.
For now, we must know that this new GPU has achieved a score of 725.3 points as a total Score, while the RTX 3090 Ti has scored 688.17 points, or a 5% difference. Breaking down the scores into their three categories, we see the following:
Info Channels -> 953 vs 697 -> +36.72%
Direct Lighting -> 705 vs 687 -> +2.62%
Path Tracing -> 696 vs 687 -> +1.31%
As we can see, with the exception of the first category, the differences are very small and everything centers around the Info Channel category and the Ms/s in their respective subcategories.
Due to the weight of the tests respectively, where the named category only represents 10% of the score, with Direct Lighting representing 40% and Path Tracing 50% of the total, it is normal for the final difference to end up being the aforementioned 5% overall despite the 36% difference in the first category.
Is it the wisest option to buy among the RTX 40 series?
Possibly, although we have yet to see all of the other graphics cards in the mid-high, mid, and low ranges. What can be expected from it is a percentage difference in performance in relation to the rest of the series that is similar to that of the RTX 30 series, with a considerable jump in relation to the previous generation.
In terms of price, the difference with the rest of the series and with the competition will also be key. The MSRP of the RTX 4070 Ti is expected to be around $499, while the current price of the RTX 3090 Ti is around $1,499. This means that the RTX 4070 Ti will be approximately $1,000 cheaper than its predecessor, a considerable difference that could make it the go-to choice for many users.
As for power consumption, the RTX 4070 Ti is expected to consume around 220W, while the RTX 3090 Ti consumes around 350W. This means that the RTX 4070, it is also important to consider the additional features and technology that the RTX 4070 Ti brings to the table.
One of these features is the inclusion of 3rd generation Tensor Cores, which allows for faster AI and deep learning performance. This can be particularly useful for tasks such as image recognition, language translation, and video rendering.
The RTX 4070 Ti also includes support for real-time ray tracing and DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), which can significantly improve the visuals and performance of games and other graphics-intensive tasks.
In conclusion, the RTX 4070 Ti looks to be a strong contender in the graphics card market, offering impressive performance, a more budget-friendly price point, and lower power consumption compared to its predecessor, the RTX 3090 Ti. While we will have to wait for its official release and more in-depth testing to fully understand its capabilities, the early benchmarks and specifications suggest that it could be a solid choice for users looking to upgrade their graphics card.