GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3090 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4080 comes out dramatically faster — about 41% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3090.
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GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 3090: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 3090
The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster, around 41% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3090. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4080 is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3090 is better matched to 1440p.
Power & Efficiency
At 320W against 350W, the GeForce RTX 4080 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. 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 3090 carries 24GB versus 16GB on the GeForce RTX 4080. 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 3090's memory is also faster — 936 GB/s versus 717 GB/s (384-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4080 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3090 (Ada Lovelace vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3090 or GeForce RTX 4080?
The GeForce RTX 4080 is the faster card by about 41%. 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 better than the GeForce RTX 3090?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3090 or the GeForce RTX 4080?
Does the GeForce RTX 3090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 10,496✓ | 9,728 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 82✓ | 76 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 328✓ | 304 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,395 MHz | 2,205 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,695 MHz | 2,505 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB✓ | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit✓ | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19.5 Gbps | 22.4 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 936 GB/s✓ | 716.8 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 350 W | 320 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Sep 2020 | Sep 2022 |
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