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.
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB
Ampere · TSMC 8 nm · 2022
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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 wins overall for anyone needing high-end gaming or creative performance, leaving the RTX 3050 far behind.
For budget buyers, the GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB is the smarter pick—it costs much less while handling everyday games and tasks.
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.
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.