GPU Showdown

GeForce RTX 4080vsGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 4080 is a high-end gaming card for enthusiasts, while the RTX 4080 SUPER is a slightly refreshed version aimed at the same crowd.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
16 GB · 320W
VS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
16 GB · 320W
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4080

Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 nm · 2022

83score
4.2/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
16 GB
TDP
320W
CUDA Cores
9,728
Boost Clock
2505 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 4080Winner
83
RTX 4080 SUPER
82
RTX 4080 leads by 1.2% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#4RTX 508086
#5RTX 408083
#6RTX 4080 SUPER82
#7RTX 5090 D V279
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRTX 4080RTX 4080 SUPER
General
Process Node5 nm5 nm
Memory
VRAM16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Bandwidth716.8 GB/s736.3 GB/s
Compute
CUDA Cores9,72810,240
TMUs304320
ROPs112112
Boost Clock2505 MHz2550 MHz
FP3248.74 TF52.22 TF
Power
TDP320320
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 narrowly wins overall with slightly faster performance at the same power and memory capacity.

Best value

The GeForce RTX 4080 is the smarter pick for budget/value buyers if priced lower, offering nearly identical capability.

When the other wins

The GeForce RTX 4080 is the right choice when you find it at a discount and don't need the SUPER's minor speed bump.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 4080 better than the RTX 4080 SUPER?

Overall the RTX 4080 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (83 vs 82 out of 100), so it leads the RTX 4080 SUPER in most workloads.

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

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4080 is roughly 1.2% faster than the RTX 4080 SUPER overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

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

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