NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3080
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
NVIDIA
RTX 3080
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RTX 4070 SUPER and RTX 3080 across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RTX 3080 outperforms RTX 4070 SUPER by 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+2%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3080: key takeaway
The comparison of RTX 4070 SUPER and RTX 3080 shows a 2% advantage for RTX 3080 in gaming performance, while RTX 4070 SUPER may still be stronger in efficiency and feature set. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
NVIDIAPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
6364
9567
82100
8074
COMPARISON RESULT
RTX 4070 SUPER is the best overall choice
RTX 4070 SUPER leads in combined game performance. RTX 3080 offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
RTX 4070 SUPER leads in the combined performance index
RTX 3080 costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 14–19of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
GeForce RTX 3080
130 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce RTX 3080
100/100 · Price $699The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares RTX 4070 SUPER and RTX 3080 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
63
64Better
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
52
52
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
49
50Better
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
95Better
67
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
73Better
72
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RTX 4070 SUPER and RTX 3080 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4a
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingDLSS 3DLSS 2
Max monitors44
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
USB Type-CNoNo
OpenGL4.64.6
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
TFLOPS35.48Better29.77
Power consumption220 WBetter320 W
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Power connector16 pin16 pin
Release date20242020
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAmpere
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.9OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.6
Launch price$599Better$699
Shader units / cores71688704Better
Clock speed1980 - 2475 MHzBetter1440 - 1710 MHz
Base clock1980 MHzBetter1440 MHz
Boost clock2475 MHzBetter1710 MHz
VRAM12 GB GDDR6XBetter10 GB GDDR6X
Memory frequency21 GHzBetter19 GHz
Memory bus192 bit320 bitBetter
Memory bandwidth504 GB/s760 GB/sBetter
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 4x16
Power consumption220 WBetter320 W
Process node5 nmBetter8 nm
Recommended PSU550 WBetter700 W
Length267 mmBetter285 mm
Die size294 mm²Better628 mm²
Memory cacheL1 128 KB, L2 48 MBL1 128 KB, L2 5 MB
Transistor count35800 millionBetter28300 million
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RTX 4070 SUPER and RTX 3080 across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
RTX 4070 SUPERRTX 3080
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
31 FPSEstimated 66%
32 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
27 FPSEstimated 66%
27 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
20 FPSEstimated 66%
20 FPSEstimated 66%
4K Ultra
11 FPSEstimated 65%
11 FPSEstimated 64%
Black Myth: WukongRTX 4070 SUPER31 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 308032 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER27 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 308027 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER20 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 308020 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER11 FPSEstimated 65%RTX 308011 FPSEstimated 64%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRTX 4070 SUPER31 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 308032 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER27 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 308027 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER20 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 308020 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER11 FPSEstimated 65%RTX 308011 FPSEstimated 64%
Counter-Strike 2RTX 4070 SUPER264 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3080266 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4070 SUPER186 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3080187 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4070 SUPER144 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3080145 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4070 SUPER68 FPSEstimated 73%RTX 308067 FPSEstimated 72%
Cyberpunk 2077RTX 4070 SUPER171 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3080172 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4070 SUPER147 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3080148 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4070 SUPER105 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3080105 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4070 SUPER46 FPSEstimated 73%RTX 308045 FPSEstimated 72%
Forza Horizon 5RTX 4070 SUPER215 FPSEstimated 80%RTX 3080216 FPSEstimated 80%RTX 4070 SUPER139 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3080140 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4070 SUPER130 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3080131 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4070 SUPER100 FPSEstimated 73%RTX 308099 FPSEstimated 72%
God of War RagnarökRTX 4070 SUPER31 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 308032 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER27 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 308027 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER20 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 308020 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER11 FPSEstimated 65%RTX 308011 FPSEstimated 64%
Hogwarts LegacyRTX 4070 SUPER139 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3080140 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4070 SUPER117 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3080117 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4070 SUPER94 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 308094 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4070 SUPER46 FPSEstimated 73%RTX 308046 FPSEstimated 72%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RTX 4070 SUPER31 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 308032 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER27 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 308027 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER20 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 308020 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER11 FPSEstimated 65%RTX 308011 FPSEstimated 64%
Monster Hunter WildsRTX 4070 SUPER31 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 308032 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER27 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 308027 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER20 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 308020 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER11 FPSEstimated 65%RTX 308011 FPSEstimated 64%
StarfieldRTX 4070 SUPER31 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 308032 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER27 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 308027 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER20 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 308020 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER11 FPSEstimated 65%RTX 308011 FPSEstimated 64%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares RTX 4070 SUPER and RTX 3080 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 10063642%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 10068655%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 10068671%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 10080748%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 100956735%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares RTX 4070 SUPER and RTX 3080 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 10071693%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 10070683%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 10068671%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 10072703%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 10068671%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares RTX 4070 SUPER and RTX 3080 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingDLSS 3DLSS 2
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.9OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.6
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RTX 4070 SUPER and RTX 3080 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAmpere
Process node5 nmBetter8 nm
Release date20242020
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RTX 4070 SUPER and RTX 3080 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count35800 millionBetter28300 million
Die size294 mm²Better628 mm²
Shader units / cores71688704Better
Base clock1980 MHzBetter1440 MHz
Boost clock2475 MHzBetter1710 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RTX 4070 SUPER and RTX 3080 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 4x16
Length267 mmBetter285 mm
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Recommended PSU550 WBetter700 W
Power connector16 pin16 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RTX 4070 SUPER and RTX 3080 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4a
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors44
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RTX 4070 SUPER and RTX 3080 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM12 GB GDDR6XBetter10 GB GDDR6X
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Memory bus192 bit320 bitBetter
TFLOPS35.48Better29.77
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: RTX 4070 SUPER or RTX 3080?+
RTX 4070 SUPER has the higher overall gaming score, while RTX 3080 offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
RTX 4070 SUPER is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
RTX 4070 SUPER is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
RTX 4070 SUPER offers more overall performance, while RTX 4070 SUPER offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
RTX 4070 SUPER is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
RTX 3080 is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
RTX 4070 SUPER leads in combined 1440p performance. RTX 4070 SUPER can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RTX 4070 SUPER is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
RTX 4070 SUPER is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
RTX 4070 SUPER is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to RTX 4070 SUPER if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.