GeForce RTX 3070
Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6 · 220 W
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080
Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W · FTW3
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 3070 lands at 82 and EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 at 92. That puts EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick GeForce RTX 3070 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test4K & rasterization
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 leads on raster (92 vs 82).
Ray tracing
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 leads on rt (87 vs 77).
AI workloads
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080Local inference, upscaling, generative tools
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 leads on ai (89 vs 79).
Power efficiency
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 leads on efficiency (73 vs 71).
Value for money
GeForce RTX 3070Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
GeForce RTX 3070 more score per dollar ($499 vs $1,344).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3070 | EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada |
| VRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 | ▲ 16 GB GDDR6X |
| TBP | 220 W | 320 W |
| Release year | 2020 | 2022 |
GeForce RTX 3070
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: GeForce RTX 3070 vs EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080
Which is better, GeForce RTX 3070 or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080? +
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce RTX 3070 worth the price? +
At $499, GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in raster.
Is EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 worth the price? +
At $1,344, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in raster.
Does GeForce RTX 3070 or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for 4K gaming, GeForce RTX 3070 or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080? +
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 — leads on raster (92 vs 82). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for ray tracing, GeForce RTX 3070 or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080? +
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 — leads on rt (87 vs 77). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.