Graphics Card

GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 4080 Super

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  • GeForce RTX 3080
  • GeForce RTX 4080 Super
SpecGeForce RTX 3080GeForce RTX 3080NVIDIAWinnerGeForce RTX 4080 SuperGeForce RTX 4080 SuperNVIDIA
Memory
VRAM10 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Memory Bus320 bit256 bit
Clocks
Boost Clock1,710 MHz2,550 MHz
Compute
Shader Cores8,70410,240
Power
TDP320 W320 W
Physical
Length285 mm310 mm
Features
Ray TracingYesYes
Price
MSRP$699$999

GeForce RTX 4080 Super leads GeForce RTX 3080 5–2 on the 3 weighted primary specs, with a $300 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

2 weighted points from 1 primary win

Primary advantages

  • Memory Bus: 320 bit

Trade-off advantages

  • Length: 285 mm
  • MSRP: $699

Primary disadvantages

  • VRAM: 10 GB (38% lower; vs GeForce RTX 4080 Super: 16 GB)
  • Shader Cores: 8,704 (15% lower; vs GeForce RTX 4080 Super: 10,240)
GeForce RTX 4080 Super

5 weighted points from 2 primary wins

Primary advantages

  • VRAM: 16 GB
  • Shader Cores: 10,240

Primary disadvantages

  • Memory Bus: 256 bit (20% lower; vs GeForce RTX 3080: 320 bit)

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 3080 better than GeForce RTX 4080 Super?
GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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 4080 Super has 16 GB versus 10 GB.

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