GeForce RTX 4080vsGeForce RTX 4090
The RTX 4080 is a high-end card for serious gamers and creators who want great performance without going overboard, while the RTX 4090 is the top-tier beast for enthusiasts and pros who need every ounce of speed.
GeForce RTX 4080
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GeForce RTX 4090
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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 without compromise.
The GeForce RTX 4080 is the smarter pick for budget-conscious buyers, offering excellent speed at a lower cost.
The GeForce RTX 4080 is the right choice for compact builds where lower power draw and heat matter more than raw power.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 4080 better than the RTX 4090?
Overall the RTX 4090 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (92 vs 83 out of 100), so it leads the RTX 4080 in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 4090 than the RTX 4080?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4090 is roughly 11% faster than the RTX 4080 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the RTX 4080 or the RTX 4090?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4090. If the RTX 4080 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.