NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the faster card by roughly 2%. Here is how the two compare across every spec that matters for gaming.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER wins — about 2% faster in gaming workloads
Specification NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Performance score 49/100 50/100
Tier B A
VRAM 10 GB 12 GB
Power draw (TDP) 320 W 220 W
Launch MSRP $699 $599
Performance per $100 7.0 8.3
Release year 2020 2024
DLSS ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
FSR ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
XeSS — No — No
Ray tracing ✓ Yes ✓ Yes

Which should you buy?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the stronger performer of the two, and it is the default choice if raw frame rate is what you care about. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER carries more VRAM (12GB vs 10GB), which matters at 1440p and above and for texture-heavy titles. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER draws 100W less, so it is easier on your power supply and case cooling — check the PSU calculator before committing. On launch pricing, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER offers better performance per dollar.