GeForce RTX 4090vsGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a high-end card for serious gamers who want top-tier performance without going all the way to the flagship, while the RTX 4090 is the absolute best for creators and enthusiasts who need every last drop of speed.
GeForce RTX 4090
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GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
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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 raw performance, leaving the RTX 4080 SUPER in its dust for high-end gaming and creative work.
For budget-minded buyers, the RTX 4080 SUPER is the smarter pick, offering great speed without the premium cost of the RTX 4090.
If you game at 1440p and don't need extreme frame rates, the RTX 4080 SUPER is the right choice over the pricier RTX 4090.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 4090 better than the RTX 4080 SUPER?
Overall the RTX 4090 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (92 vs 82 out of 100), so it leads the RTX 4080 SUPER in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 4090 than the RTX 4080 SUPER?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4090 is roughly 12% faster than the RTX 4080 SUPER overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the RTX 4090 or the RTX 4080 SUPER?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4090. 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.