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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 3080 is slightly slower than the GeForce RTX 4070 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $354.63 cheaper!

  • Up to 17% more expensive$634.25 vs $988.88
  • Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 8 months newer
  • Up to 17% cheaper$988.88 vs $634.25
  • Up to 18% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Similar overall gaming performance.

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Logo
GeForce RTX 3080
29770 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Logo
GeForce RTX 4070
29150 TFLOPS

GeForce RTX 3080 has 2% more compute power.

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GeForce RTX 3080 fills pixels 4% faster.

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GeForce RTX 3080 maps textures 2% faster.

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GeForce RTX 4070 has 2 GB more VRAM.

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GeForce RTX 3080 moves data 51% faster.

TDPhelp

GeForce RTX 4070 draws 120W less power.

Pricehelp

GeForce RTX 3080 is $354.63 cheaper.

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192-bit
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce RTX 3080 or GeForce RTX 4070?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce RTX 3080 or GeForce RTX 4070?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce RTX 3080 and GeForce RTX 4070?expand_more
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 scores 37/100, GeForce RTX 4070 scores 37/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce RTX 3080 or GeForce RTX 4070 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce RTX 3080 or GeForce RTX 4070?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current GPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce RTX 3080 and GeForce RTX 4070?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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