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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER comes out dramatically faster — about 167% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER.
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GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 167% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER packs 10,240 CUDA cores versus 3,072 on the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the gentler choice at 250W versus 320W. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 320W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER carries 16GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's memory is also faster — 736 GB/s versus 496 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (Ada Lovelace vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER?
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the faster card by about 167%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER better than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER?
Does the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 10,240✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | 80✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384✓ | 320 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,650 MHz | 2,295 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,815 MHz | 2,550 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 15.5 Gbps | 23 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 496.1 GB/s | 736 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W✓ | 320 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Jan 2024 |