GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 4080 is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, leading by roughly 32% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $5,059 cheaper.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Price
$1735
Perf Index
44%
Value Score
0.025
VRAM12GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP220W
Price
$6794
Perf Index
58%
Value Score
0.009
VRAM16GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP320W

GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 4080 is significantly faster, around 32% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER starts at $1,735 against $6,794 for the GeForce RTX 4080. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~197% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER still sits about $1,136 above its $599 MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4080 still sits about $5,595 above its $1,199 MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER draws just 220W versus 320W for the GeForce RTX 4080, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 16GB against 12GB, the GeForce RTX 4080 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER's 12GB can fall short.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 4080, so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER or GeForce RTX 4080?

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 4070 SUPER stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4080 better than the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 4080 is significantly faster, roughly 32% ahead. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 4080?

The GeForce RTX 4080 is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, and its 16GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the GeForce RTX 4080 worth the extra $5,059 over the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 4080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 12GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.