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.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 31.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 34.2 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Draws 200W instead of 320W, a 120W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

2024

Why buy it

✅33.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅73.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 184).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

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66.8% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 34.2 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌60% higher power demand at 320W vs 200W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 33.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 27.1% in PassMark G3D (34,215 vs 26,919), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $400 cheaper on MSRP at $599 vs $999, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 31.2% (44.9 vs 34.2), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

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

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's 34,215 — the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER leads by 27.1%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 10,240 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 52.22 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2550 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 80 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) with 184 Tensor cores vs 320.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
G3D Mark Score	26,919	34,215+27%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5888	10240+74%
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS	52.22 TFLOPS+79%
Boost Clock	2475 MHz	2550 MHz+3%
ROPs	64	112+75%
TMUs	184	320+74%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB	10 MB+72%
L2 Cache	36 MB	64 MB+78%
Ray Tracing Cores	46	80+74%
Tensor Cores	184	320+74%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation in supported games, so this part of the feature set is broadly comparable.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	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)

The GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER carries 16 GB. GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 736 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) — a 46% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 64 MB (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	16 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	736 GB/s+46%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	36 MB	64 MB+78%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) 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 4070	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs NVENC 8th Gen (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's 320W — a 46.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 850W (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 304mm vs 304mm, occupying 3 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
TDP	200W-38%	320W
Recommended PSU	650W-24%	850W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	304mm	304mm
Height	137mm	137mm
Slots	3	3
Temp (Load)	80°C	70-13%
Perf/Watt	134.6+26%	106.9

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4070 came in at $599, while the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER launched at $999. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4070 was 40% cheaper ($400 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 34.2 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 31.3% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER (2024 vs 2023).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
MSRP	$599-40%	$999
Performance per Dollar	44.9+31%	34.2
Codename	AD104	AD103
Release	April 12 2023	January 8 2024
Ranking	#32	#8

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