GeForce RTX 3080vsGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 3080 is a high-end card from the previous generation built for 1440p gaming, while the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a current-gen card aimed at smooth 4K gaming and heavy creative work.
GeForce RTX 3080
Ampere · TSMC 8 nm · 2020
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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 notably stronger performance and more memory for modern titles.
For budget-conscious buyers, the GeForce RTX 3080 is the smarter pick if you can find it at a steep discount.
The GeForce RTX 3080 is the right choice for 1440p gaming on a tighter budget where you don't need the newest features.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 3080 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 60 out of 100), so it leads the RTX 3080 in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 4080 SUPER than the RTX 3080?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4080 SUPER is roughly 37% faster than the RTX 3080 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the RTX 3080 or the RTX 4080 SUPER?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4080 SUPER. If the RTX 3080 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.