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 dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 4070, leading by roughly 59% in our performance index.

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VRAM12GB GDDR6X
Thermal TDP200W
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GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Price
Β£2,000
Perf Index
59%
Value Score
0.030
VRAM16GB GDDR6X
Thermal TDP320W

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

Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 59% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4070. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4070 is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER packs 10,240 CUDA cores versus 5,888 on the GeForce RTX 4070. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER also has more RT cores (80 vs 46) and more AI cores (320 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 SUPER, and it also delivers more performance per watt β€” 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's 12GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's memory is also faster β€” 736 GB/s versus 504 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) β€” which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4070 or GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the faster card by about 59%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above β€” particularly VRAM and power draw β€” and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is dramatically faster, roughly 59% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

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

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

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?

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.