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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
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 wins by 7
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 — Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W · FTW3
EVGA

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080

Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W · FTW3

92
/ 100
From $1,344
Specdex verdict

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 3080 12GB lands at 85 and EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 at 92. That puts EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick GeForce RTX 3080 12GB 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
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Winner by scenario

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

4K & rasterization

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080

Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 leads on raster (92 vs 85).

Ray tracing

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080

RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 leads on rt (87 vs 80).

AI workloads

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080

Local inference, upscaling, generative tools

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 leads on ai (89 vs 82).

Power efficiency

Tie

Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing

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

Value for money

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB more score per dollar ($799 vs $1,344).

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB 85
vs
92 EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080

Score breakdown

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
85
raster 85
rt 80
ai 82
efficiency 73
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080
92
raster 92
rt 87
ai 89
efficiency 73

Specs side-by-side

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB versus EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 — full spec comparison
Spec GeForce RTX 3080 12GB EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080
Architecture
Ampere
Ada
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
▲ 16 GB GDDR6X
TBP
350 W
320 W
Release year
2022
2022

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

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080

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 EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080

Which is better, GeForce RTX 3080 12GB or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080? +

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. 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 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 3080 12GB 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 3080 12GB or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080? +

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 — leads on raster (92 vs 85). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.

Which is better for ray tracing, GeForce RTX 3080 12GB or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080? +

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 — leads on rt (87 vs 80). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.