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

✅3.3% more average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $3,001 less on MSRP ($999 MSRP vs $4,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 352.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 34.2 vs 7.6 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $4,000 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 16 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (320 vs 400), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌28% higher power demand at 320W vs 250W.
❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

2023

Why buy it

✅25% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (400 vs 320).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 16 GB).
✅Draws 250W instead of 320W, a 70W reduction.
✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.
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300.4% HIGHER MSRP
$4,000 MSRPvs$999 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.6 vs 34.2 G3D/$ ($4,000 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

2024

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

2023

Why buy it

✅3.3% more average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $3,001 less on MSRP ($999 MSRP vs $4,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 352.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 34.2 vs 7.6 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $4,000 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅25% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (400 vs 320).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 16 GB).
✅Draws 250W instead of 320W, a 70W reduction.
✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 16 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (320 vs 400), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌28% higher power demand at 320W vs 250W.
❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.
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300.4% HIGHER MSRP
$4,000 MSRPvs$999 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.6 vs 34.2 G3D/$ ($4,000 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER better than RTX 5000 Ada Generation?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 3.3% more average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data and 13% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2024 instead of 2023, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 2023, 13.0% more raw performance headroom, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen. 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 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is about $3,001 cheaper on MSRP at $999 MSRP versus $4,000 MSRP, and you are getting 3.3% more estimated average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data and 13.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 352.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is RTX 5000 Ada Generation still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. RTX 5000 Ada Generation is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is excellent for 1080p and 1440p maxed-out gaming, and still very capable for 4K in many titles. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $4,000 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
1080p
low	284 FPS	224 FPS
medium	263 FPS	196 FPS
high	224 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	117 FPS
1440p
low	262 FPS	200 FPS
medium	217 FPS	167 FPS
high	173 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	180 FPS	105 FPS
medium	150 FPS	89 FPS
high	114 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	53 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
1080p
low	783 FPS	583 FPS
medium	624 FPS	482 FPS
high	491 FPS	374 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	324 FPS
1440p
low	611 FPS	491 FPS
medium	506 FPS	411 FPS
high	413 FPS	328 FPS
ultra	340 FPS	269 FPS
4K
low	336 FPS	287 FPS
medium	288 FPS	247 FPS
high	260 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	186 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
1080p
low	944 FPS	911 FPS
medium	772 FPS	748 FPS
high	699 FPS	674 FPS
ultra	604 FPS	581 FPS
1440p
low	731 FPS	709 FPS
medium	598 FPS	580 FPS
high	529 FPS	511 FPS
ultra	452 FPS	435 FPS
4K
low	506 FPS	487 FPS
medium	419 FPS	403 FPS
high	377 FPS	350 FPS
ultra	317 FPS	289 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
1080p
low	999 FPS	401 FPS
medium	999 FPS	350 FPS
high	878 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	770 FPS	258 FPS
1440p
low	846 FPS	291 FPS
medium	733 FPS	260 FPS
high	639 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	550 FPS	188 FPS
4K
low	615 FPS	192 FPS
medium	543 FPS	165 FPS
high	479 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	101 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER and RTX 5000 Ada Generation

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.

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

The RTX 5000 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1155 MHz to 2550 MHz. It has 12800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 100 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,269 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER scores 34,215 versus the RTX 5000 Ada Generation's 30,269 — the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER leads by 13%. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 10,240 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 12,800 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). Raw compute: 52.22 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 65.28 TFLOPS (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 2550 MHz vs 2550 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 100 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) with 320 Tensor cores vs 400.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
G3D Mark Score	34,215+13%	30,269
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	10240	12800+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	52.22 TFLOPS	65.28 TFLOPS+25%
Boost Clock	2550 MHz	2550 MHz
ROPs	112	176+57%
TMUs	320	400+25%
L1 Cache	10 MB	12.5 MB+25%
L2 Cache	64 MB	72 MB+13%
Ray Tracing Cores	80	100+25%
Tensor Cores	320	400+25%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the RTX 5000 Ada Generation is on a newer tier with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER tops out at DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The RTX 5000 Ada Generation supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation+14%
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 4)+14%
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 RTX 5000 Ada Generation has 32 GB. The RTX 5000 Ada Generation offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 736 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 576 GB/s (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) — a 27.8% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 64 MB (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 72 MB (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) — the RTX 5000 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
VRAM Capacity	16 GB	32 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6 ECC
Memory Bandwidth	736 GB/s+28%	576 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
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 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
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 SUPER) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
Encoder	NVENC 8th Gen	NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER draws 320W versus the RTX 5000 Ada Generation's 250W — a 24.6% difference. The RTX 5000 Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 650W (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). 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	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
TDP	320W	250W-22%
Recommended PSU	850W	650W-24%
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	121.1+13%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER launched at $999 MSRP, while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation launched at $4000. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER costs 75% less ($3001 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 34.2 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 7.6 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) — the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER offers 350% better value. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).