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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

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Performance
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER27% better
87,05583% of 104,937
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
68,37365% of 104,937

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 27% better performance than the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
87.1454% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER31% better
114.1571% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has 31% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 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 GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a desktop graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2024 with a suggested retail price of $999. Its AD103 chip that powers the GPU uses the Ada Lovelace architecture and is fabricated on the 5 nm process.

This GPU is paired with 16 GB of GDDR6X VRAM. Its 1,438 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 736.3 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.

The RTX 4080 SUPER is a large graphics card, taking up 3 PCIe slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 320 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 700 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has the 2nd highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 82.96% 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 4070 SUPER GPU

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is a desktop graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2024 with a suggested retail price of $599. Its AD104 chip that powers the GPU uses the Ada Lovelace architecture and is fabricated on the 5 nm process.

This GPU is paired with 12 GB of GDDR6X VRAM. Its 1,313 MHz memory clock and 192 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 504.2 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.

The RTX 4070 SUPER is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 220 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 550 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has the 11th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 65.16% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 68,373 score and $599 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 114.15. This is the 11th 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 4070 SUPER
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAda Lovelace
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ1 2024Q1 2024
Launch Price (MSRP)$999$599
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
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GeForce RTX 4080 SUPERGeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
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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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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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 SUPER27% better
87,05583% of 104,937
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
68,37365% of 104,937

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 27% better performance than the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 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 4070 SUPER is ranked 11th with a score of 68,373.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
87.1454% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER31% better
114.1571% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has 31% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 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 4070 SUPER is ranked 11th with a performance per dollar of 114.15.

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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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 4070 SUPER
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
28,378
(+35.18%)
20,992
3DMark Time Spy Score
27,111
(+27.97%)
21,186
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
187,847
(+9.79%)
171,098
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
59,075
(+20.87%)
48,876
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
235,474
(+18.59%)
198,556
3DMark 11 Performance Score
59,568
(+16.03%)
51,339.5
PassMark G3D Mark
34,209
(+14.04%)
29,997
PassMark G2D Mark
1,203
(+5.25%)
1,143
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 4070 SUPER
CodenameAD103AD104
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAda Lovelace
Process Size5 nm5 nm
Transistors45,900 million35,800 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 4070 SUPER
Memory Size16 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth736.3 Gb/s504.2 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,438 MHz1,313 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit192 bit
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache64 MB48 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 4070 SUPER
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 16-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a1x HDMI 2.1, 3x 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 4070 SUPER
CUDA Cores10,2407,168
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)8056
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)320224
Render Output Units (ROP)11280
Tensor Cores320224
Ray Tracing Cores8056
Core Clock Speed2,295 MHz1,980 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,550 MHz2,475 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 4070 SUPER
Pixel Fill Rate285.6 GPixel/s198 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate816 GTexel/s554.4 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance52.22 TFLOPS35.48 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance816 GFLOPS554.4 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 4070 SUPER
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.76.7

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