GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4080 comes out significantly faster — about 29% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. But the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is the better value, undercutting it by $4,353 for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 3090 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4080 is significantly faster, around 29% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti currently lists from $2,441, $4,353 less than the GeForce RTX 4080 at $6,794. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~116% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti still sits about $442 above its $1,999 MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4080 still sits about $5,595 above its $1,199 MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 320W against 450W, the GeForce RTX 4080 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti 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.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4080 or GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?
Choose the GeForce RTX 4080 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.