GeForce RTX 3080 12 GBvsGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB is a previous-generation high-end card for gamers who want solid 4K performance without paying today's premium, while the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a newer, faster option for those chasing top-tier frame rates at maximum settings.
GeForce RTX 3080 12 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 with markedly faster performance and more video memory.
For budget-minded buyers, the GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB is the smarter pick if found at a lower price.
The GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB is the right choice for someone building a capable 1440p system on a tighter budget.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 3080 12 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 64 out of 100), so it leads the RTX 3080 12 GB in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 4080 SUPER than the RTX 3080 12 GB?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4080 SUPER is roughly 28% faster than the RTX 3080 12 GB overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the RTX 3080 12 GB or the RTX 4080 SUPER?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4080 SUPER. If the RTX 3080 12 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.