GPU Showdown

GeForce RTX 3080 TivsGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is a last-gen high-end card built for 4K gaming on a tighter budget, while the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a newer, faster option for enthusiasts who want the latest tech.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
12 GB · 350W
VS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
16 GB · 320W
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

Ampere · TSMC 8 nm · 2021

64score
2.8/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
12 GB
TDP
350W
CUDA Cores
10,240
Boost Clock
1665 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 3080 Ti
64
RTX 4080 SUPERWinner
82
RTX 4080 SUPER leads by 28.1% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#5RTX 408083
#6RTX 4080 SUPER82
#7RTX 5090 D V279
#20RTX 407065
#21RTX 3080 Ti64
#22RX 6900 XT64
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRTX 3080 TiRTX 4080 SUPER
General
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Process Node8 nm5 nm
Memory
VRAM12 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Memory Bus384-bit256-bit
Bandwidth912.4 GB/s736.3 GB/s
Compute
CUDA Cores10,24010,240
TMUs320320
ROPs112112
Boost Clock1665 MHz2550 MHz
FP3234.1 TF52.22 TF
Power
TDP350320
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 16-pin
Display
Max Resolution7680×43207680×4320
Display Outputs1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER wins overall with faster performance and more memory for modern gaming.

Best value

For budget-minded buyers, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the smarter pick if found at a deep discount.

When the other wins

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the right choice when you need solid 1440p performance and can’t justify spending extra for the newer model.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 3080 Ti 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 Ti in most workloads.

How much faster is the RTX 4080 SUPER than the RTX 3080 Ti?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4080 SUPER is roughly 28% faster than the RTX 3080 Ti overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the RTX 3080 Ti or the RTX 4080 SUPER?

If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4080 SUPER. If the RTX 3080 Ti 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.