GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 4090
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| Spec | Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 10 GB | 24 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 320 bit | 384 bit |
| Clocks | ||
| Boost Clock | 1,710 MHz | 2,520 MHz |
| Compute | ||
| Shader Cores | 8,704 | 16,384 |
| Power | ||
| TDP | 320 W | 450 W |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 285 mm | 304 mm |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | Yes | Yes |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $699 | $1,599 |
GeForce RTX 4090 leads GeForce RTX 3080 7–0 on the 3 weighted primary specs, with a $900 MSRP gap favoring GeForce RTX 3080.
Overall scores use 3 weighted primary specs. Trade-off details do not change the overall score.
GeForce RTX 3080
0 weighted points from 0 primary wins
Trade-off advantages
- TDP: 320 W
- Length: 285 mm
- MSRP: $699
Primary disadvantages
- VRAM: 10 GB (58% lower; vs GeForce RTX 4090: 24 GB)
- Memory Bus: 320 bit (17% lower; vs GeForce RTX 4090: 384 bit)
- Shader Cores: 8,704 (47% lower; vs GeForce RTX 4090: 16,384)
GeForce RTX 4090
7 weighted points from 3 primary wins
Primary advantages
- VRAM: 24 GB
- Memory Bus: 384 bit
- Shader Cores: 16,384
FAQ
- Is GeForce RTX 3080 better than GeForce RTX 4090?
- GeForce RTX 4090 has the higher weighted primary-spec score, but the best pick still depends on your budget and use case.
- Which has more VRAM?
- GeForce RTX 4090 has 24 GB versus 10 GB.
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