GPU Showdown

GeForce RTX 3050 8 GBvsGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB is a budget-friendly card for 1080p gaming on a tight budget, while the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a high-end option for 4K gaming and demanding creative work.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB
8 GB · 130W
VS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
16 GB · 320W
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB

Ampere · TSMC 8 nm · 2022

30score
4/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
8 GB
TDP
130W
CUDA Cores
2,560
Boost Clock
1777 MHz

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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 nm · 2024

82score
4.1/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
16 GB
TDP
320W
Shaders
10,240
Boost Clock
2550 MHz

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest consumer GPU available.

RTX 3050 8 GB
30
RTX 4080 SUPERWinner
82
RTX 4080 SUPER leads by 173.3% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#5RTX 408083
#6RTX 4080 SUPER82
#7RTX 5090 D V279
#90GTX 1660 Ti30
#91RTX 3050 8 GB30
#92RX 5600 OEM30
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsRTX 3050 8 GBRTX 4080 SUPER
General
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Process Node8 nm5 nm
Memory
VRAM8 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bus128-bit256-bit
Bandwidth224 GB/s736.3 GB/s
Compute
CUDA Cores2,56010,240
TMUs80320
ROPs32112
Boost Clock1777 MHz2550 MHz
FP329.098 TF52.22 TF
Power
TDP130320
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 16-pin
Display
Max Resolution7680×43207680×4320
Display Outputs1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER wins overall for anyone needing high-end gaming or creative performance, leaving the RTX 3050 far behind.

Best value

For budget buyers, the GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB is the smarter pick—it costs much less while handling everyday games and tasks.

When the other wins

The GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB is the right choice if you're building a low-power, entry-level PC and don't play demanding titles.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 3050 8 GB 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 30 out of 100), so it leads the RTX 3050 8 GB in most workloads.

How much faster is the RTX 4080 SUPER than the RTX 3050 8 GB?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4080 SUPER is roughly 173% faster than the RTX 3050 8 GB overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the RTX 3050 8 GB or the RTX 4080 SUPER?

If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4080 SUPER. If the RTX 3050 8 GB 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.