New leaks surrounding Nvidia’s upcoming RTX 50-series graphics cards continue to surface, offering glimpses into the potential performance of the highly anticipated RTX 5070 Ti. One prominent hardware leaker suggests that the RTX 5070 Ti may boast specifications similar to the current-gen RTX 4080, raising questions about its positioning and potential performance gains.
While these leaks are unconfirmed, they originate from a reputable source known for accurate hardware predictions. The leaked information, shared with VideoCardz, suggests the RTX 5070 Ti will feature 8,960 CUDA cores, translating to 70 streaming multiprocessors (SMs). This core count points to the utilization of the GB203 GPU, the same chip expected to power the RTX 5080. Internal designations, such as PG147 and SKU 60, further support the theory that the 5070 Ti is a modified version of the RTX 5080, mirroring the relationship between the RTX 4070 Ti Super and the RTX 4080. Additionally, the card is rumored to have a 300-watt power requirement, although it remains unclear if this represents the total graphics power (TGP). Key details like VRAM capacity and clock speeds are still unknown.
MSI RTX 4080 Suprim X installed in a PC.
Analyzing the CUDA core count, the RTX 5070 Ti shows a 16% increase over the RTX 4070 Ti, a significant jump. However, the improvement is less pronounced compared to the RTX 4070 Ti Super, with only a 6% increase. Furthermore, the leaked specifications suggest the 5070 Ti might have nearly 8% fewer cores than the RTX 4080.
Despite the potentially lower core count compared to the RTX 4080, the RTX 5070 Ti is still expected to outperform its predecessor. The RTX 4070 Ti, despite having fewer cores than the RTX 3080, managed to outperform both the RTX 3090 and RTX 3080 in benchmarks. This demonstrates the impact of other specifications and architectural improvements on overall performance.
The Blackwell architecture, anticipated to underpin the RTX 50-series, could bring significant performance enhancements that offset the difference in CUDA cores between the 5070 Ti and the 4080. Ultimately, the performance-per-dollar ratio will be a crucial factor in determining the 5070 Ti’s appeal.
With Nvidia’s projected launch of the RTX 50-series at CES 2025 in January, more concrete details about the specifications and performance of each GPU will soon be available. Until then, speculation based on these leaks provides an exciting glimpse into the future of PC gaming graphics.
