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 noticeably faster — about 14% ahead of the Radeon RX 9070. But the Radeon RX 9070 is the better value, undercutting it by $5,786 for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 4080 vs Radeon RX 9070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs Radeon RX 9070
The GeForce RTX 4080 is noticeably faster, around 14% ahead of the Radeon RX 9070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.
Price & Value
The Radeon RX 9070 currently lists from $1,008, $5,786 less than the GeForce RTX 4080 at $6,794. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 9070 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~493% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 9070 still sits about $459 above its $549 MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4080 still sits about $5,595 above its $1,199 MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 220W against 320W, the Radeon RX 9070 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 9070 is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 4080, so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 4080 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 9070 offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4080 or Radeon RX 9070?
Choose the GeForce RTX 4080 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 9070 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.