GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 4090 D

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

#53

GeForce RTX 4070

MSRP: $599|Avg: $550

143%

#54

Radeon RX 7650 GRE

MSRP: $279|Avg: $380

142%

#55

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

MSRP: $470|Avg: $120

141%

#56

Arc A770

MSRP: $349|Avg: $280

139%

#57

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

MSRP: $289|Avg: $423

139%

#58

Arc A380

MSRP: $149|Avg: $119

136%

#59

Radeon RX 9070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

135%

#60

Radeon RX 7900 XT

MSRP: $899|Avg: $630

134%

#61

GeForce RTX 4080

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $800

120%

#62

Arc A310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

117%

#63

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

MSRP: $799|Avg: $800

116%

#64

Radeon RX 9070 XT

MSRP: $599|Avg: $700

112%

#65

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

MSRP: $749|Avg: $850

112%

#66

Radeon RX 6900 XT

MSRP: $999|Avg: $385

112%

#67

GeForce GTX 1630

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

108%

#68

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

100%

#69

Radeon RX 6800 XT

MSRP: $649|Avg: $743

98%

#70

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

MSRP: $999|Avg: $930

98%

#71

Radeon RX 6950 XT

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $850

96%

#72

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $550

93%

#73

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $500

89%

#74

GeForce RTX 5080

MSRP: $999|Avg: $1250

84%

#75

GeForce RTX 3090

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $900

74%

#76

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

71%

#77

GeForce RTX 4090

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1649

67%

#78

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1100

61%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

43%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

42%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

40%

#82

Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

36%

#83

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $100

36%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 11.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 4090 D offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4090 D
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+11.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-11.4%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (24 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (304mm)	Standard Size (304mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $999 versus $1,599 for the GeForce RTX 4090 D, it costs 38% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 78.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4090 D
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+78.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($999)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,599)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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

GeForce RTX 4090 D Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER and GeForce RTX 4090 D

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.

GeForce RTX 4090 D

The GeForce RTX 4090 D is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 28 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2280 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 14592 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 425W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 114 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,725 points. Launch price was $1,599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER scores 34,215 versus the GeForce RTX 4090 D's 30,725 — the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER leads by 11.4%. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4090 D uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 10,240 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 14,592 (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Raw compute: 52.22 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 73.54 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Boost clocks: 2550 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 114 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) with 320 Tensor cores vs 456.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4090 D
G3D Mark Score	34,215+11%	30,725
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	10240	14592+43%
Compute (TFLOPS)	52.22 TFLOPS	73.54 TFLOPS+41%
Boost Clock	2550 MHz+1%	2520 MHz
ROPs	112	176+57%
TMUs	320	456+43%
L1 Cache	10 MB	14.3 MB+43%
L2 Cache	64 MB	72 MB+13%
Ray Tracing Cores	80	114+43%
Tensor Cores	320	456+43%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4090 D
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5	DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.0 (Native)	DLSS 3.0 (Native)
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 4080 SUPER comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4090 D has 24 GB. The GeForce RTX 4090 D offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 736 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 1008 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4090 D) — a 37% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090 D. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 64 MB (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 72 MB (GeForce RTX 4090 D) — the GeForce RTX 4090 D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4090 D
VRAM Capacity	16 GB	24 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	736 GB/s	1008 GB/s+37%
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
L2 Cache	64 MB	72 MB+13%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4090 D
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
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 2x NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4090 D).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4090 D
Encoder	NVENC 8th Gen	2x NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER draws 320W versus the GeForce RTX 4090 D's 425W — a 28.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 850W (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Power connectors: 16-pin (12VHPWR) vs 16-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 304mm, occupying 3 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 78°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4090 D
TDP	320W-25%	425W
Recommended PSU	850W	850W
Power Connector	16-pin (12VHPWR)	16-pin
Length	304mm	304mm
Height	137mm	137mm
Slots	3	3
Temp (Load)	70-10%	78°C
Perf/Watt	106.9+48%	72.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $999, while the GeForce RTX 4090 D launched at $1599. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).