GeForce RTX 3080 12GB vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
Performance-wise the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is out front, significantly faster, roughly 35% up on the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3080 12GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is significantly faster, around 35% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB is better matched to 1440p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB starts at $214,921 JPY against $238,112 JPY for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER wins on performance-per-dollar by about 22%. The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB still sits about $214,122 JPY above its $799 JPY MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER still sits about $237,313 JPY above its $799 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER sips power at 285W next to the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB's 350W, and still leads on performance-per-watt — quieter, cooler, and gentler on your PSU. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 16GB (vs 12GB on the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) gives it more room for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative or AI workloads. The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB's memory is also faster — 912 GB/s versus 672 GB/s (384-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB (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 12GB or GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER?
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 12GB if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER better than the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB or the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER?
Is the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER worth the extra $23,191 JPY over the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3080 12GB or GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 8,960✓ | 8,448 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 66 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 264 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,440 MHz | 2,340 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,710 MHz | 2,610 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit✓ | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19 Gbps | 21 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 912 GB/s✓ | 672 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 350 W | 285 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Jan 2022 | Jan 2024 |
