NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

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Performance
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER102% better
87,05583% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3070
43,00541% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 102% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3070 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER1% better
87.1454% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 3070
86.1853% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 1% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3070 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2024 with a MSRP of $999. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD103) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 4080 SUPER has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,438 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 736.3 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 4080 SUPER includes 10,240 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,295 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,550 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 320 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 112 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 320 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 80 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 4080 SUPER is a large graphics card, occupying 3 PCIe 4.0 x16 expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. With a thermal design power (TDP) of 320 W and a large, 3-slot size, it is recommended to use a power supply of 700 W and a case with sufficient space to accommodate the card. Compare your card's model and your case's dimensions to verify compatibility.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 4080 SUPER has the 2nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 83.23% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 87,055 score and $999 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 87.14. This is the 27th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q4 2020 with a MSRP of $499. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA104) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 448 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 3070 includes 5,888 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,500 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,725 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 184 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 184 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 46 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 3070 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 550 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 220 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 3070 has the 33rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 41.11% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 43,005 score and $499 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 86.18. This is the 30th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce RTX 4080 SUPERGeForce RTX 3070
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAmpere
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ1 2024Q4 2020
Launch Price (MSRP)$999$499
Production StatusActiveActive
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for Sons of the Forest
Sons of the Forest
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPERGeForce RTX 3070
Low - 1080p
145 FPS(+26.42%)
115 FPS
Medium - 1080p
141 FPS(+35.06%)
104 FPS
High - 1080p
137 FPS(+32.62%)
103 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
135 FPS(+32.35%)
102 FPS
QHD - 1440p
132 FPS(+60.39%)
82 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
103 FPS(+103.96%)
51 FPS
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER102% better
87,05583% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3070
43,00541% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 102% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3070 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is ranked 2nd with a score of 87,055, and the GeForce RTX 3070 is ranked 33rd with a score of 43,005.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER1% better
87.1454% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 3070
86.1853% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 1% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3070 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is ranked 27th with a performance per dollar of 87.14, and the GeForce RTX 3070 is ranked 30th with a performance per dollar of 86.18.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 4090104,598+20%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER87,055
GeForce RTX 408086,267-1%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX83,322-4%
Radeon RX 7900 XT75,896-13%
Radeon RX 760043,430-50%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB)43,112-50%
GeForce RTX 307043,005-51%
Arc A77041,303-53%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER40,963-53%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce RTX 4080 SUPERGeForce RTX 3070
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
28,378
(+120.12%)
12,892
3DMark Time Spy Score
27,111
(+114.06%)
12,665
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
187,847
(+21.3%)
154,864
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
59,075
(+90.44%)
31,020
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
235,474
(+89.06%)
124,547
3DMark 11 Performance Score
59,568
(+86.87%)
31,876
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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213.5
PassMark G3D Mark
34,209
(+52.89%)
22,375
PassMark G2D Mark
1,203
(+22.13%)
985
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce RTX 4080 SUPERGeForce RTX 3070
CodenameAD103GA104
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAmpere
Process Size5 nm8 nm
Transistors45,900 million17,400 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce RTX 4080 SUPERGeForce RTX 3070
Memory Size16 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bandwidth736.3 Gb/s448 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,438 MHz1,750 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit256 bit
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache64 MB4 MB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce RTX 4080 SUPERGeForce RTX 3070
Slots3 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)320 W220 W
Suggested PSU700 W550 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 12-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4aHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce RTX 4080 SUPERGeForce RTX 3070
CUDA Cores10,2405,888
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)8046
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)320184
Render Output Units (ROP)11296
Tensor Cores320184
Ray Tracing Cores8046
Core Clock Speed2,295 MHz1,500 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,550 MHz1,725 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce RTX 4080 SUPERGeForce RTX 3070
Pixel Fill Rate285.6 GPixel/s165.6 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate816 GTexel/s317.4 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance52.22 TFLOPS20.31 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance816 GFLOPS317.4 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce RTX 4080 SUPERGeForce RTX 3070
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.76.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.