G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $6,801 less on MSRP ($699 MSRP vs $7,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 943.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 27.8 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $7,500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 250W instead of 300W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: L40S is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

L40S

2022

Why buy it

✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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973% HIGHER MSRP
$7,500 MSRPvs$699 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 27.8 G3D/$ ($7,500 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
❌20% higher power demand at 300W vs 250W.

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

2019

L40S

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $6,801 less on MSRP ($699 MSRP vs $7,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 943.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 27.8 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $7,500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 250W instead of 300W, a 50W reduction.

Why buy it

✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: L40S is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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973% HIGHER MSRP
$7,500 MSRPvs$699 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 27.8 G3D/$ ($7,500 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
❌20% higher power demand at 300W vs 250W.

Quick Answers

So, is L40S better than GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 19,467 vs 20,023 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer L40S is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

L40S is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2019, more VRAM at 48 GB instead of 8 GB, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 5nm process instead of 12nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $699 MSRP. L40S is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. L40S is about 973.0% more expensive on MSRP at $7,500 MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting 2.9% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $7,500 MSRP gets you newer hardware, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $699 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. L40S is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Benchmark Check

L40S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	L40S
1080p
low	168 FPS	287 FPS
medium	148 FPS	256 FPS
high	131 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	136 FPS
1440p
low	139 FPS	256 FPS
medium	113 FPS	214 FPS
high	100 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	117 FPS
medium	72 FPS	98 FPS
high	58 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	59 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Open L40S

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	L40S
1080p
low	455 FPS	784 FPS
medium	392 FPS	629 FPS
high	319 FPS	478 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	416 FPS
1440p
low	281 FPS	646 FPS
medium	235 FPS	528 FPS
high	206 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	332 FPS
4K
low	128 FPS	338 FPS
medium	110 FPS	273 FPS
high	93 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	201 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Open L40S

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	L40S
1080p
low	823 FPS	901 FPS
medium	663 FPS	721 FPS
high	584 FPS	601 FPS
ultra	438 FPS	451 FPS
1440p
low	624 FPS	676 FPS
medium	504 FPS	541 FPS
high	433 FPS	451 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	338 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	451 FPS
medium	347 FPS	360 FPS
high	292 FPS	300 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	225 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Open L40S

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	L40S
1080p
low	546 FPS	483 FPS
medium	466 FPS	422 FPS
high	399 FPS	376 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	288 FPS
1440p
low	447 FPS	345 FPS
medium	384 FPS	312 FPS
high	310 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	209 FPS
4K
low	278 FPS	224 FPS
medium	260 FPS	193 FPS
high	227 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	117 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Open L40S

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER and L40S

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1650 MHz to 1815 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,467 points. Launch price was $699.

L40S

The L40S is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 13 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 18176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 142 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,023 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 19,467 and the L40S reaches 20,023 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is built on Turing while the L40S uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 18,176 (L40S). Raw compute: 11.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 91.61 TFLOPS (L40S). Boost clocks: 1815 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 142 (L40S) with 384 Tensor cores vs 568.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	L40S
G3D Mark Score	19,467	20,023+3%
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	18176+492%
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.15 TFLOPS	91.61 TFLOPS+722%
Boost Clock	1815 MHz	2520 MHz+39%
ROPs	64	192+200%
TMUs	192	568+196%
L1 Cache	3 MB	17.8 MB+493%
L2 Cache	4 MB	48 MB+1100%
Ray Tracing Cores	48	142+196%
Tensor Cores	384	568+48%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The L40S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	L40S
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the L40S has 48 GB. The L40S offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 496 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 960 GB/s (L40S) — a 93.5% advantage for the L40S. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 48 MB (L40S) — the L40S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	L40S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	48 GB+500%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	496 GB/s	960 GB/s+94%
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
L2 Cache	4 MB	48 MB+1100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 12.2 (L40S). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	L40S
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs NVENC 8th Gen (L40S). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (L40S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	L40S
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER draws 250W versus the L40S's 300W — a 18.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 800W (L40S). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	L40S
TDP	250W-17%	300W
Recommended PSU	650W-19%	800W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	16-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	116mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	77.9+17%	66.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER launched at $699 MSRP, while the L40S launched at $7500. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER costs 90.7% less ($6801 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 27.8 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 2.7 (L40S) — the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER offers 929.6% better value. The L40S is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).