GeForce RTX 4070 Super vs GeForce RTX 3080
Compare the GeForce RTX 4070 Super and GeForce RTX 3080 on real gaming benchmarks and full specifications. The GeForce RTX 3080 is out of stock at the retailers we track right now, so this comparison covers performance and specs, with current pricing for the GeForce RTX 4070 Super.
The short answer
The GeForce RTX 4070 Super is the faster card at 1440p.
- GeForce RTX 4070 Super is about 23% faster at 1440p (gaming index 56 vs 45).
- GeForce RTX 4070 Super carries more VRAM (12GB vs 10GB), an edge at 4K and in memory-heavy games.
- GeForce RTX 4070 Super draws less power (220W vs 320W), so it runs cooler and asks less of your PSU.
Gaming performance
Gaming score: geometric mean of in-game FPS, normalized so the RTX 5090 = 100. Switch resolution with the toggle above.
GeForce RTX 4070 Super is about 23% faster at 1440p.
Performance per dollar
This needs a current price for both cards. The GeForce RTX 3080 is out of stock at the retailers we track right now, so it cannot be calculated for this matchup. The gaming and specs comparisons above still apply.
What to buy instead
The GeForce RTX 3080 was replaced by the GeForce RTX 4080.
Specs head-to-head
Productivity & compute
Where to buy
GeForce RTX 4070 Superfrom $1,099.00
- $1,099.00
- $1,270.00
| Version | Boost Clock | Length | Color | From | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIGABYTE RTX 4070 SUPER WINDFORCE OCOC | — | 261 mm | — | $1,099.00 | | |
| MSI RTX 4070 SUPER GAMING X SLIM | — | 307 mm | — | $1,270.00 | |
GeForce RTX 3080no stock
No in-stock versions right now. See the GeForce RTX 3080
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