GeForce RTX 4080vsGeForce RTX 4090 D
The GeForce RTX 4080 is a high-end card for gamers and creators who want solid 4K performance without going overboard.
GeForce RTX 4080
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GeForce RTX 4090 D
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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
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Which should you buy?
The GeForce RTX 4090 D wins overall for its much larger memory and substantially higher compute power, making it the faster choice for demanding tasks.
The GeForce RTX 4080 is the smarter pick for budget buyers, offering strong performance at a lower cost and power draw.
The GeForce RTX 4080 is the right choice when you need solid 4K gaming without the extra heat and power of a top-tier card.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 4080 better than the RTX 4090 D?
Overall the RTX 4080 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (83 vs 73 out of 100), so it leads the RTX 4090 D in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 4080 than the RTX 4090 D?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4080 is roughly 14% faster than the RTX 4090 D overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the RTX 4080 or the RTX 4090 D?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4080. If the RTX 4090 D 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.