GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
GPU·Enthusiast

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

34,215

MSRP

$999

AVG Price

$999

January 8 2024
320 Watt
Ada Lovelace (2022−2024)

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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.

Overview

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.

Value Upgrade Path

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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.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER scores 34,215 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Enthusiast tier as a Recent generation graphics card. It is built on the Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) architecture (codename: AD103), manufactured on a 5 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 10240 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 320 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 112 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 52.22 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2550 MHz from a base of 2295 MHz.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score34,215
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationAda Lovelace (2022−2024)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameAD103
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient5 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute10240
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling320
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending112
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load2550 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency2295 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance52.22 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second816.0 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 4.0 x16
Transistor Count45,900 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#8
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6X video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 736 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6X offers higher data rates than standard GDDR6, reducing bottlenecks at high resolutions.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures16 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR6X
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth256-bit
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM736 GB/s
L1 Cache10 MB
L2 Cache64 MB

Advanced Features & APIs

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: NVIDIA Reflex, DLSS Frame Generation, DLSS Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
NVIDIA Reflex✅ Supported
DLSS Frame Generation✅ Supported
DLSS Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12 Ultimate
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.3
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)CUDA 8.9
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportNone
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1a, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th Gen, decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
HDMI 2.1a PortsNumber of HDMI 2.1a display connectors1x
DisplayPort 1.4a PortsNumber of DisplayPort 1.4a display connectors3x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionNVENC 8th Gen
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionNVDEC 5th Gen
CodecsSupported video compression formatsAV1,H.265,H.264,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER draws 320 Watt under load (TDP) — a 850W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 16-pin (12VHPWR). Physical size: 304mm long, 137mm tall, occupying 3 expansion slots, weighing 2000g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40 at idle, 70 under load.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
TDPPower consumption under load320 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage850W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type16-pin (12VHPWR)
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance304mm
Card Height137mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied3-slot
Weight2000g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle40
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load70
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $999, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers 34 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #8 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$999
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$999
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#8
Release DateJanuary 8 2024
Release Year2024

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