GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the clear winner, offering 20.0% better value than GeForce RTX 4080.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4080 comes out dramatically faster — about 400% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. But the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the better value, undercutting it by $1,325 EUR for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster, around 400% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. 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 3050 8GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4080 packs 9,728 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB currently lists from $265 EUR, $1,325 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 4080 at $1,590 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~20% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4080 still sits about $391 EUR above its $1,199 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the gentler choice at 130W versus 320W. The GeForce RTX 4080 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 320W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 4080 carries 16GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. 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 4080's memory is also faster — 717 GB/s versus 224 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 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 3050 8GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4080 better than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or the GeForce RTX 4080?
Is the GeForce RTX 4080 worth the extra $1,325 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 4080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 9,728✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 76✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 80 | 304✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,552 MHz | 2,205 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz | 2,505 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 22.4 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 716.8 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 130 W✓ | 320 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Jan 2022 | Sep 2022 |
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