GPU Showdown

GeForce RTX 4070vsGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 4070 is a solid mid-range card for 1440p gaming, while the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER targets high-refresh 4K enthusiasts.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
12 GB · 200W
VS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
16 GB · 320W
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 nm · 2023

65score
4.3/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
12 GB
TDP
200W
CUDA Cores
5,888
Boost Clock
2475 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 4070
65
RTX 4080 SUPERWinner
82
RTX 4080 SUPER leads by 26.2% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#5RTX 408083
#6RTX 4080 SUPER82
#7RTX 5090 D V279
#19RX 9070 XT65
#20RTX 407065
#21RTX 3080 Ti64
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRTX 4070RTX 4080 SUPER
General
Process Node5 nm5 nm
Memory
VRAM12 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Memory Bus192-bit256-bit
Bandwidth504.2 GB/s736.3 GB/s
Compute
CUDA Cores5,88810,240
TMUs184320
ROPs64112
Boost Clock2475 MHz2550 MHz
FP3229.15 TF52.22 TF
Power
TDP200320
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 16-pin
Display
Max Resolution7680×43207680×4320
Display Outputs1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the clear winner for those wanting top-tier gaming performance and more memory, outclassing the GeForce RTX 4070 across the board.

Best value

For budget-conscious gamers, the GeForce RTX 4070 offers strong performance at a lower cost, making it the smarter pick over the pricier GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER.

When the other wins

Choose the GeForce RTX 4070 if your monitor is 1080p or 1440p and you want great frame rates without spending extra for the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's higher capabilities.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 4070 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 65 out of 100), so it leads the RTX 4070 in most workloads.

How much faster is the RTX 4080 SUPER than the RTX 4070?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4080 SUPER is roughly 26% faster than the RTX 4070 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the RTX 4070 or the RTX 4080 SUPER?

If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4080 SUPER. If the RTX 4070 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.