GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 4070, leading by roughly 57% in our performance index.
Maximum Capacity Reached. Remove a model to add another. (2/2)
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 57% 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.
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?
The GeForce RTX 4080 is the faster card by about 57%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.