GeForce RTX 3080 12 GBvsGeForce RTX 4090
The GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB is a strong high-end card for 1440p and light 4K gaming, while the RTX 4090 is a top-tier brute for heavy 4K and creative work.
GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB
Ampere · TSMC 8 nm · 2022
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GeForce RTX 4090
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 4090 wins overall for anyone needing top-tier performance and ample memory for demanding tasks.
For budget-conscious buyers, the GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB is the smarter pick, offering great performance at a lower price.
The GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB is the right choice if you play at high settings on a 1440p monitor and want to avoid spending extra.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 3080 12 GB better than the RTX 4090?
Overall the RTX 4090 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (92 vs 64 out of 100), so it leads the RTX 3080 12 GB in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 4090 than the RTX 3080 12 GB?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4090 is roughly 44% 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 4090?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4090. 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.