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 SUPER

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $30,001 less on MSRP ($999 MSRP vs $31,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 3156.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 34.2 vs 1.1 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $31,000 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 16 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

L40

2022

Why buy it

✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 16 GB).
✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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3003.1% HIGHER MSRP
$31,000 MSRPvs$999 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.1 vs 34.2 G3D/$ ($31,000 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

2024

L40

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $30,001 less on MSRP ($999 MSRP vs $31,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 3156.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 34.2 vs 1.1 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $31,000 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 16 GB).
✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 16 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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3003.1% HIGHER MSRP
$31,000 MSRPvs$999 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.1 vs 34.2 G3D/$ ($31,000 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER better than L40?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 34,215 vs 32,601 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, 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 and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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 SUPER is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is about $30,001 cheaper on MSRP at $999 MSRP versus $31,000 MSRP, and you are getting 5.0% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $999 MSRP gets you newer hardware, and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.

Is L40 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. L40 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p and 1440p maxed-out gaming, and still very capable for 4K in many titles. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $31,000 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.

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 SUPER Benchmark Check

L40 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	L40
1080p
low	350 FPS	281 FPS
medium	334 FPS	252 FPS
high	280 FPS	207 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	251 FPS
medium	274 FPS	211 FPS
high	215 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	95 FPS
4K
low	194 FPS	116 FPS
medium	160 FPS	97 FPS
high	121 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	57 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER Open L40

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	L40
1080p
low	851 FPS	525 FPS
medium	680 FPS	407 FPS
high	535 FPS	310 FPS
ultra	468 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	651 FPS	440 FPS
medium	536 FPS	351 FPS
high	439 FPS	273 FPS
ultra	363 FPS	215 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	233 FPS
medium	304 FPS	183 FPS
high	275 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	236 FPS	134 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER Open L40

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	L40
1080p
low	999 FPS	999 FPS
medium	999 FPS	999 FPS
high	999 FPS	978 FPS
ultra	770 FPS	734 FPS
1440p
low	988 FPS	970 FPS
medium	902 FPS	880 FPS
high	770 FPS	734 FPS
ultra	577 FPS	550 FPS
4K
low	580 FPS	569 FPS
medium	504 FPS	493 FPS
high	455 FPS	437 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	367 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER Open L40

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	L40
1080p
low	999 FPS	492 FPS
medium	999 FPS	430 FPS
high	878 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	770 FPS	293 FPS
1440p
low	846 FPS	346 FPS
medium	733 FPS	311 FPS
high	639 FPS	273 FPS
ultra	550 FPS	208 FPS
4K
low	615 FPS	229 FPS
medium	543 FPS	197 FPS
high	479 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	119 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER Open L40

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER and L40

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.

L40

The L40 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 13 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 2490 MHz. It has 18176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 142 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 32,601 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER scores 34,215 versus the L40's 32,601 — the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER leads by 5%. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on Ada Lovelace while the L40 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 10,240 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 18,176 (L40). Raw compute: 52.22 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 90.52 TFLOPS (L40). Boost clocks: 2550 MHz vs 2490 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 142 (L40) with 320 Tensor cores vs 568.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	L40
G3D Mark Score	34,215+5%	32,601
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	10240	18176+78%
Compute (TFLOPS)	52.22 TFLOPS	90.52 TFLOPS+73%
Boost Clock	2550 MHz+2%	2490 MHz
ROPs	112	192+71%
TMUs	320	568+78%
L1 Cache	10 MB	17.8 MB+78%
L2 Cache	64 MB	96 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	80	142+78%
Tensor Cores	320	568+78%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The L40 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The L40 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	L40
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the L40 has 48 GB. The L40 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 736 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 960 GB/s (L40) — a 30.4% advantage for the L40. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 64 MB (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 96 MB (L40) — the L40 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	L40
VRAM Capacity	16 GB	48 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	736 GB/s	960 GB/s+30%
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
L2 Cache	64 MB	96 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 12.2 (L40). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	L40
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
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 SUPER) vs NVENC 8th Gen (L40). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (L40).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	L40
Encoder	NVENC 8th Gen	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER draws 320W versus the L40's 300W — a 6.5% difference. The L40 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 750W (L40). Power connectors: 16-pin (12VHPWR) vs 16-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 267mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	L40
TDP	320W	300W-6%
Recommended PSU	850W	750W-12%
Power Connector	16-pin (12VHPWR)	16-pin
Length	304mm	267mm
Height	137mm	111mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	70-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	106.9	108.7+2%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER launched at $999 MSRP, while the L40 launched at $31000. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER costs 96.8% less ($30001 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 34.2 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 1.1 (L40) — the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER offers 3009.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2022).