GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 3080 is the clear winner, offering 140.3% better value than GeForce RTX 4080.
The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3080, leading by roughly 57% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3080, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $5,273 AED cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 3080: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 3080
The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster, around 57% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3080. 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 3080 is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 4080 packs 9,728 CUDA cores versus 8,704 on the GeForce RTX 3080.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3080 starts at $1,900 AED against $7,173 AED for the GeForce RTX 4080. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3080 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~140% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3080 still sits about $1,201 AED above its $699 AED MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4080 still sits about $5,974 AED above its $1,199 AED MSRP.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 10GB, the GeForce RTX 4080 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3080's 10GB can fall short.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4080 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3080 (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 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 3080 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4080 better than the GeForce RTX 3080?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 or the GeForce RTX 4080?
Is the GeForce RTX 4080 worth the extra $5,273 AED over the GeForce RTX 3080?
Does the GeForce RTX 4080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 8,704 | 9,728✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 68 | 76✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 272 | 304✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,440 MHz | 2,205 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,710 MHz | 2,505 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 10 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 320-bit✓ | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19 Gbps | 22.4 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 760 GB/s✓ | 716.8 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 320 W | 320 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Sep 2020 | Sep 2022 |
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