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GeForce RTX 3080 12GB — Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X · 350 W
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X · 350 W

85
/ 100
From $799
VS
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 — Ada · 12 GB GDDR6X · 200 W · XLR8
PNY

PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070

Ada · 12 GB GDDR6X · 200 W · XLR8

85
/ 100
From $696
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 3080 12GB lands at 85 and PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 at 85. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick GeForce RTX 3080 12GB if…

  • ✓NVIDIA driver stack
  • ✓DLSS support on RTX
  • ✓Strong resale value

Pick PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 if…

  • ✓NVIDIA driver stack
  • ✓DLSS support on RTX
  • ✓Strong resale value
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

4K & rasterization

Tie

Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Ray tracing

Tie

RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

AI workloads

Tie

Local inference, upscaling, generative tools

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Power efficiency

Tie

Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 more score per dollar ($696 vs $799).

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB 85
vs
85 PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070

Score breakdown

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
85
raster 85
rt 80
ai 82
efficiency 73
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070
85
raster 85
rt 80
ai 82
efficiency 73

Specs side-by-side

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB versus PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 — full spec comparison
Spec GeForce RTX 3080 12GB PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070
Architecture
Ampere
Ada
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
12 GB GDDR6X
TBP
350 W
200 W
Release year
2022
2023

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

PNY XLR8 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: GeForce RTX 3080 12GB vs PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070

Which is better, GeForce RTX 3080 12GB or PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070? +

Both score 85 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is GeForce RTX 3080 12GB worth the price? +

At $799, GeForce RTX 3080 12GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in raster.

Is PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 worth the price? +

At $696, PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in raster.

Does GeForce RTX 3080 12GB or PNY XLR8 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.

Which is the better value, GeForce RTX 3080 12GB or PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070? +

PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 — more score per dollar ($696 vs $799). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.