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 4080

2022

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (304 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
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20% HIGHER MSRP
$1,199 MSRPvs$999 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 28.7 vs 34.2 G3D/$ ($1,199 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($999 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 19.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 34.2 vs 28.7 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅5.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 304).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

GeForce RTX 4080

2022

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

2024

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($999 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 19.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 34.2 vs 28.7 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅5.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 304).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (304 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
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20% HIGHER MSRP
$1,199 MSRPvs$999 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 28.7 vs 34.2 G3D/$ ($1,199 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4080 better than GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 34,445 vs 34,215 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 4080 is the overall package: you are getting DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.

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

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2022. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

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

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $999 MSRP. GeForce RTX 4080 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 4080 is about 20.0% more expensive on MSRP at $1,199 MSRP versus $999 MSRP, and you are getting 0.7% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the newer 2024 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER make more sense than GeForce RTX 4080?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p and 1440p maxed-out gaming, and still very capable for 4K in many titles. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $999 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4080. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4080 currently gives you 0.7% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 4080 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
1080p
low	276 FPS	350 FPS
medium	265 FPS	334 FPS
high	229 FPS	280 FPS
ultra	189 FPS	221 FPS
1440p
low	252 FPS	326 FPS
medium	214 FPS	274 FPS
high	175 FPS	215 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	173 FPS
4K
low	147 FPS	194 FPS
medium	123 FPS	160 FPS
high	99 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	108 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
1080p
low	818 FPS	851 FPS
medium	665 FPS	680 FPS
high	525 FPS	535 FPS
ultra	461 FPS	468 FPS
1440p
low	617 FPS	651 FPS
medium	512 FPS	536 FPS
high	420 FPS	439 FPS
ultra	344 FPS	363 FPS
4K
low	335 FPS	358 FPS
medium	287 FPS	304 FPS
high	259 FPS	275 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	236 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
1080p
low	999 FPS	999 FPS
medium	999 FPS	999 FPS
high	999 FPS	999 FPS
ultra	775 FPS	770 FPS
1440p
low	988 FPS	988 FPS
medium	902 FPS	902 FPS
high	775 FPS	770 FPS
ultra	581 FPS	577 FPS
4K
low	580 FPS	580 FPS
medium	504 FPS	504 FPS
high	455 FPS	455 FPS
ultra	388 FPS	385 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
1080p
low	999 FPS	999 FPS
medium	963 FPS	999 FPS
high	830 FPS	878 FPS
ultra	737 FPS	770 FPS
1440p
low	793 FPS	846 FPS
medium	690 FPS	733 FPS
high	585 FPS	639 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	550 FPS
4K
low	567 FPS	615 FPS
medium	502 FPS	543 FPS
high	435 FPS	479 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	385 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4080 and GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

GeForce RTX 4080

The GeForce RTX 4080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2205 MHz to 2505 MHz. It has 9728 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 320W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 76 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 34,445 points. Launch price was $1,199.

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 8 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2295 MHz to 2550 MHz. It has 10240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 320W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 34,215 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 4080 scores 34,445 and the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER reaches 34,215 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4080 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 9,728 (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 10,240 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Raw compute: 48.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 52.22 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Boost clocks: 2505 MHz vs 2550 MHz. Ray tracing: 76 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 80 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) with 304 Tensor cores vs 320.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
G3D Mark Score	34,445	34,215
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	9728	10240+5%
Compute (TFLOPS)	48.74 TFLOPS	52.22 TFLOPS+7%
Boost Clock	2505 MHz	2550 MHz+2%
ROPs	112	112
TMUs	304	320+5%
L1 Cache	9.5 MB	10 MB+5%
L2 Cache	64 MB	64 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	76	80+5%
Tensor Cores	304	320+5%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smooth motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 16 GB of GDDR6X. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
VRAM Capacity	16 GB	16 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	736 GB/s	736 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	64 MB	64 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4080) vs NVENC 8th Gen (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4080) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4080 draws 320W versus the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's 320W — a 0% difference. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 850W (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 310mm vs 304mm, occupying 3 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
TDP	320W	320W
Recommended PSU	750W-12%	850W
Power Connector	16-pin	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	310mm	304mm
Height	140mm	137mm
Slots	3	3
Temp (Load)	70°C	70
Perf/Watt	107.6	106.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4080 launched at $1199 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER launched at $999. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER costs 16.7% less ($200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 28.7 (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 34.2 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER offers 19.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2022).