Gigabyte
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X · 350 W · Aorus Master
85
/ 100
From $912
VS
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4070
Ada · 12 GB GDDR6X · 200 W
85
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3080 12GB lands at 85 and GeForce RTX 4070 at 85. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3080 12GB if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick GeForce RTX 4070 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3080 12GB 85
vs 85 GeForce RTX 4070
Score breakdown
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
85 raster 85
rt 80
ai 82
efficiency 73
GeForce RTX 4070
85 raster 85
rt 80
ai 82
efficiency 73
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada |
| VRAM | 12 GB GDDR6X | 12 GB GDDR6X |
| TBP | 350 W | 200 W |
| Release year | 2022 | 2023 |
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
GeForce RTX 4070
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3080 12GB vs GeForce RTX 4070
Which is better, Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3080 12GB or GeForce RTX 4070? +
Both score 85 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3080 12GB worth the price? +
At $912, Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3080 12GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in raster.
Is GeForce RTX 4070 worth the price? +
At $599, GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in raster.
Does Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3080 12GB or GeForce RTX 4070 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.