GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, leading by roughly 34% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,281 GBP cheaper.

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GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Price
£719
Perf Index
44%
Value Score
0.061
VRAM12GB GDDR6X
Thermal TDP220W
Price
£2,000
Perf Index
59%
Value Score
0.030
VRAM16GB GDDR6X
Thermal TDP320W

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is significantly faster, around 34% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER packs 10,240 CUDA cores versus 7,168 on the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER also has more RT cores (80 vs 56) and more AI cores (320 vs 224), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER starts at $719 GBP against $2,000 GBP for the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~107% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER still sits about $120 GBP above its $599 GBP MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER still sits about $1,001 GBP above its $999 GBP MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER draws just 220W versus 320W for the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, 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 SUPER has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER's 12GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's memory is also faster — 736 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 SUPER or GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER better than the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is significantly faster, roughly 34% ahead. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, and its 16GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER worth the extra $1,281 GBP over the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 12GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER?

Both handle ray tracing, but the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER.