GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 4070 is the clear winner, offering 8.0% better value than GeForce RTX 4080.
The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 4070, leading by roughly 49% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 4070, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $600 EUR 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 49% 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. The GeForce RTX 4080 packs 9,728 CUDA cores versus 5,888 on the GeForce RTX 4070. The GeForce RTX 4080 also has more RT cores (76 vs 46) and more AI cores (304 vs 184), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 4070 starts at $990 EUR against $1,590 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4080. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 4070 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~8% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4070 still sits about $390 EUR above its $600 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4080 still sits about $391 EUR above its $1,199 EUR 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. The GeForce RTX 4080's memory is also faster — 717 GB/s versus 504 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4080 better than the GeForce RTX 4070?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4070 or the GeForce RTX 4080?
Is the GeForce RTX 4080 worth the extra $600 EUR over the GeForce RTX 4070?
Does the GeForce RTX 4080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 4080 or the GeForce RTX 4070?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC N4 | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 5,888 | 9,728✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | 76✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 184 | 304✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,920 MHz | 2,205 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,475 MHz | 2,505 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 21 Gbps | 22.4 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 504 GB/s | 716.8 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 200 W✓ | 320 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Apr 2023 | Sep 2022 |
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