GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 4070, leading by roughly 57% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 4070, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $4,115 cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 4070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 4070
The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster, around 57% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4070. 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 4070 is better matched to 1440p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 4070 starts at $2,678 against $6,794 for the GeForce RTX 4080. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 4070 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~62% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4070 still sits about $2,078 above its $600 MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4080 still sits about $5,595 above its $1,199 MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4070 draws just 200W 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's 12GB can fall short.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4070 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 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.