74

RTX 4070 SUPER Graphics Card

Ada Lovelace · 12 GB GDDR6X

$599

MSRP

85

RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card

Ada Lovelace · 16 GB GDDR6X

$999

MSRP

Our verdict

The RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card takes the performance lead with a 15% higher overall score, driven by its 10,240 shader cores, 16 GB of memory, and 52.2 TFLOPS TFLOPS of compute power. In gaming benchmarks at 1440p, it delivers roughly 27% more frames per second across demanding titles like Alan Wake 2 and Black Myth Wukong.

However, the RTX 4070 SUPER Graphics Card tells a compelling value story. At $599 versus the RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card's $999 price tag, it costs 67% less while delivering performance that's only 15% behind. Its 12 GB of memory is still more than enough for 1440p and even 4K gaming in most titles.

Our recommendation: for the majority of gamers targeting 1440p or even 4K with upscaling enabled, the RTX 4070 SUPER Graphics Card is the smarter purchase. The RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card only makes sense if you need the absolute maximum performance for native 4K ray tracing, professional 3D rendering, or AI workloads where the extra VRAM and compute power provide a tangible advantage.

Performance winner

RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card

15% faster overall

Best value for money

RTX 4070 SUPER Graphics Card

23% better value per dollar

RTX 4070 SUPER Graphics Card best for

Power efficiency

23% better value per dollar

Memory

Memory
12 GB
16 GB
Memory type
GDDR6X
GDDR6X
Memory bus
192-bit
256-bit
Memory bandwidth
504 GB/s
736 GB/s

Performance

CUDA cores
7,168
10,240
Boost clock
2,475 MHz
2,550 MHz
Base clock
1,980 MHz
2,295 MHz
FP32 performance
35.5 TFLOPS
52.2 TFLOPS
RT cores
56
80
Tensor cores
224
320

Physical

Transistors
29.1 billion
45.9 billion
Process
4 nm
4 nm
PCIe
PCIe 4
PCIe 4
Card length
267 mm
304 mm

Power

TDP
220W
320W
Power connector
16-pin
16-pin

Gaming benchmarks (avg FPS at 1440p ultra)

Alan Wake 2
66 fps
86 fps
Black Myth Wukong
74 fps
98 fps
Counter-Strike 2
380 fps
460 fps
Cyberpunk 2077
82 fps
108 fps
Hogwarts Legacy
84 fps
112 fps
Spider-Man 2
88 fps
117 fps

Synthetic & compute benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Compute
158,000 points
200,000 points
3DMark Fire Strike
36,000 points
46,000 points
3DMark Time Spy
21,500 points
28,000 points

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card worth $400 more than the RTX 4070 SUPER Graphics Card?

It depends on your needs. The RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card scores 85 overall vs 74 for the RTX 4070 SUPER Graphics Card. If you need the extra performance for demanding tasks, the premium is justified. For most users gaming at 1440p or below, the RTX 4070 SUPER Graphics Card offers better value.

Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming, the RTX 4070 SUPER Graphics Card or RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card?

The RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card provides more headroom for ray tracing and future titles, while the RTX 4070 SUPER Graphics Card still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.

Can the RTX 4070 SUPER Graphics Card handle 4K gaming?

The RTX 4070 SUPER Graphics Card can handle 4K gaming in less demanding titles and with upscaling technologies like DLSS or FSR. For native 4K at ultra settings in demanding games, the RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.

Which should I buy, the RTX 4070 SUPER Graphics Card or RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card?

Choose the RTX 4070 SUPER Graphics Card if you want the best value for money and primarily game at 1080p or 1440p. Choose the RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card if you need maximum performance, play at 4K, or do professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.

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