GPU Showdown

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.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
24 GB · 450W
VS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
16 GB · 320W
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4090

Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 nm · 2022

92score
3.8/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
24 GB
TDP
450W
CUDA Cores
16,384
Boost Clock
2520 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 4090Winner
92
RTX 4080 SUPER
82
RTX 4090 leads by 12.2% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2RTX 509094
#3RTX 409092
#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 4090RTX 4080 SUPER
General
Process Node5 nm5 nm
Memory
VRAM24 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Memory Bus384-bit256-bit
Bandwidth1010 GB/s736.3 GB/s
Compute
CUDA Cores16,38410,240
TMUs512320
ROPs176112
Boost Clock2520 MHz2550 MHz
FP3282.58 TF52.22 TF
Power
TDP450320
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 wins overall for raw performance, leaving the RTX 4080 SUPER in its dust for high-end gaming and creative work.

Best value

For budget-minded buyers, the RTX 4080 SUPER is the smarter pick, offering great speed without the premium cost of the RTX 4090.

When the other wins

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.

FAQ

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.