GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3090 Ti and GeForce RTX 4080.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4080 comes out significantly faster — about 25% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 3090 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4080 is significantly faster, around 25% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 4080 currently lists from $305,416 JPY, $40,653 JPY less than the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti at $346,069 JPY. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 4080 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 42%. The GeForce RTX 4080 still sits about $304,217 JPY above its $1,199 JPY MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti still sits about $344,070 JPY above its $1,999 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 320W against 450W, the GeForce RTX 4080 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti carries 24GB versus 16GB on the GeForce RTX 4080. 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 3090 Ti's memory is also faster — 1,008 GB/s versus 717 GB/s (384-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti or GeForce RTX 4080?
The GeForce RTX 4080 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 3090 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4080 better than the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti or the GeForce RTX 4080?
Is the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti worth the extra $40,653 JPY over the GeForce RTX 4080?
Does the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 10,752✓ | 9,728 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 84✓ | 76 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 336✓ | 304 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,560 MHz | 2,205 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,860 MHz | 2,505 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB✓ | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit✓ | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 21 Gbps | 22.4 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 1,008 GB/s✓ | 716.8 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 450 W | 320 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Mar 2022 | Sep 2022 |
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