Graphics Card

GeForce RTX 4080 Super vs GeForce RTX 4090

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  • GeForce RTX 4080 Super
  • GeForce RTX 4090
SpecGeForce RTX 4080 SuperGeForce RTX 4080 SuperNVIDIAWinnerGeForce RTX 4090GeForce RTX 4090NVIDIA
Memory
VRAM16 GB24 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Memory Bus256 bit384 bit
Clocks
Boost Clock2,550 MHz2,520 MHz
Compute
Shader Cores10,24016,384
Power
TDP320 W450 W
Physical
Length310 mm304 mm
Features
Ray TracingYesYes
Price
MSRP$999$1,599

GeForce RTX 4090 leads GeForce RTX 4080 Super 7–0 on the 3 weighted primary specs, with a $600 MSRP gap favoring GeForce RTX 4080 Super.

Overall scores use 3 weighted primary specs. Trade-off details do not change the overall score.

GeForce RTX 4080 Super

0 weighted points from 0 primary wins

Trade-off advantages

  • TDP: 320 W
  • MSRP: $999

Primary disadvantages

  • VRAM: 16 GB (33% lower; vs GeForce RTX 4090: 24 GB)
  • Memory Bus: 256 bit (33% lower; vs GeForce RTX 4090: 384 bit)
  • Shader Cores: 10,240 (38% 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

Trade-off advantages

  • Length: 304 mm

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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 16 GB.

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