GeForce RTX 3070vsGeForce RTX 4080
The GeForce RTX 3070 is a solid mid-range card for 1440p gaming on a budget, while the GeForce RTX 4080 targets high-end 4K enthusiasts who need top-tier performance.
GeForce RTX 3070
Ampere · TSMC 8 nm · 2020
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GeForce RTX 4080
Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 nm · 2022
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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 wins overall with far faster performance and double the memory for demanding gaming and creative work.
For budget-focused buyers, the GeForce RTX 3070 is the smarter pick, offering solid 1440p gaming at a much lower cost.
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the right choice if you play older or less demanding games and want to save money.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 3070 better than the RTX 4080?
Overall the RTX 4080 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (83 vs 53 out of 100), so it leads the RTX 3070 in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 4080 than the RTX 3070?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4080 is roughly 57% faster than the RTX 3070 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the RTX 3070 or the RTX 4080?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4080. If the RTX 3070 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.