GeForce RTX 2080vsGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 2080 is an older flagship for gamers who just want solid 1440p performance without breaking the bank, while the RTX 4080 SUPER is a modern high-end card built for smooth 4K gaming and heavy creative work.
GeForce RTX 2080
Turing · TSMC 12 nm · 2018
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GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 nm · 2024
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest consumer GPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the clear winner for nearly everyone, offering far faster performance and double the memory for modern gaming and creative work.
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the smarter pick for budget buyers if they can afford the price, as it lasts much longer.
The older GeForce RTX 2080 is the right choice if you find one cheaply for a basic 1080p gaming PC and don't need high settings.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 2080 better than the RTX 4080 SUPER?
Overall the RTX 4080 SUPER is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (82 vs 45 out of 100), so it leads the RTX 2080 in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 4080 SUPER than the RTX 2080?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4080 SUPER is roughly 82% faster than the RTX 2080 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the RTX 2080 or the RTX 4080 SUPER?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4080 SUPER. If the RTX 2080 is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.