GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the clear winner, offering 34.4% better value than GeForce RTX 3080 Ti.
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, leading by roughly 44% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 44% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is better matched to 1440p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti starts at $1,133 EUR against $1,211 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER wins on performance-per-dollar by about 34%. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is trading below its $1,199 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER still sits about $212 EUR above its $999 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER draws just 320W versus 350W for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 12GB, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's 12GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's memory is also faster — 912 GB/s versus 736 GB/s (384-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (Ada Lovelace vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER?
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER better than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER?
Is the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER worth the extra $78 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?
Does the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 10,240 | 10,240 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80 | 80 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 320 | 320 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,365 MHz | 2,295 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,665 MHz | 2,550 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit✓ | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19 Gbps | 23 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 912 GB/s✓ | 736 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 350 W | 320 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | May 2021 | Jan 2024 |