GPU Showdown

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.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
16 GB · 320W
VS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D
24 GB · 425W
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 4090 D

Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 nm · 2023

73score
3/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
24 GB
TDP
425W
Shaders
14,592
Boost Clock
2520 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 4090 D
73
RTX 4080 leads by 13.7% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#4RTX 508086
#5RTX 408083
#6RTX 4080 SUPER82
#11RX 7900 XTX76
#12RTX 4090 D73
#13RTX 4070 SUPER72
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRTX 4080RTX 4090 D
General
Process Node5 nm5 nm
Memory
VRAM16 GB24 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Memory Bus256-bit384-bit
Bandwidth716.8 GB/s1008 GB/s
Compute
CUDA Cores9,72814,592
TMUs304456
ROPs112176
Boost Clock2505 MHz2520 MHz
FP3248.74 TF73.54 TF
Power
TDP320425
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 4090 D wins overall for its much larger memory and substantially higher compute power, making it the faster choice for demanding tasks.

Best value

The GeForce RTX 4080 is the smarter pick for budget buyers, offering strong performance at a lower cost and power draw.

When the other wins

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.

FAQ

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.