NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

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Performance
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER43% better
87,05583% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
60,98058% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 43% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER71% better
87.1454% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
50.8632% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 71% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 3080 Ti GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2021 with a MSRP of $1,199. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA102) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3080 Ti has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,188 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 912.4 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 3080 Ti includes 10,240 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,365 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,665 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 3080 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 750 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 350 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 3080 Ti has the 16th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 58.30% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 60,980 score and $1,199 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 50.86. This is the 64th 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 3080 Ti
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAmpere
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ1 2024Q2 2021
Launch Price (MSRP)$999$1,199
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 3080 Ti
Low - 1080p
145 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
141 FPS
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High - 1080p
137 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
135 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
132 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
103 FPS
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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 SUPER43% better
87,05583% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
60,98058% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 43% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 3080 Ti is ranked 16th with a score of 60,980.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER71% better
87.1454% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
50.8632% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 71% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 3080 Ti is ranked 64th with a performance per dollar of 50.86.

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 7800 XT65,610.5-25%
GeForce RTX 309061,518-29%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti60,980-30%
GeForce RTX 407059,969-31%
Radeon RX 6900 XT59,119-32%

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 3080 Ti
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
28,378
(+47.62%)
19,224
3DMark Time Spy Score
27,111
(+43.42%)
18,903.5
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
187,847
218,185
(+16.15%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
59,075
(+25.39%)
47,113
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
235,474
(+24.36%)
189,351
3DMark 11 Performance Score
59,568
(+26.77%)
46,988
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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326.4
PassMark G3D Mark
34,209
(+26.13%)
27,122
PassMark G2D Mark
1,203
(+11.39%)
1,080
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 3080 Ti
CodenameAD103GA102
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAmpere
Process Size5 nm8 nm
Transistors45,900 million28,300 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 3080 Ti
Memory Size16 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth736.3 Gb/s912.4 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,438 MHz1,188 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit384 bit
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache64 MB6 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 3080 Ti
Slots3 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)320 W350 W
Suggested PSU700 W750 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 3080 Ti
CUDA Cores10,24010,240
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)8080
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)320320
Render Output Units (ROP)112112
Tensor Cores320320
Ray Tracing Cores8080
Core Clock Speed2,295 MHz1,365 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,550 MHz1,665 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 3080 Ti
Pixel Fill Rate285.6 GPixel/s186.5 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate816 GTexel/s532.8 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance52.22 TFLOPS34.1 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance816 GFLOPS532.8 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 3080 Ti
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.