PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X · 350 W · XLR8
GeForce RTX 4080 Super
Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W
GeForce RTX 4080 Super takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 3080 Ti lands at 86 and GeForce RTX 4080 Super at 93. That puts GeForce RTX 4080 Super ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 3080 Ti if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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
GeForce RTX 4080 SuperTraditional rendering throughput at high resolution
GeForce RTX 4080 Super leads on raster (93 vs 86).
Ray tracing
GeForce RTX 4080 SuperRT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
GeForce RTX 4080 Super leads on rt (88 vs 81).
AI workloads
GeForce RTX 4080 SuperLocal inference, upscaling, generative tools
GeForce RTX 4080 Super leads on ai (90 vs 83).
Power efficiency
GeForce RTX 4080 SuperFrames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
GeForce RTX 4080 Super leads on efficiency (74 vs 72).
Value for money
GeForce RTX 4080 SuperSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
GeForce RTX 4080 Super more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,344).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 Super |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada |
| VRAM | 12 GB GDDR6X | ▲ 16 GB GDDR6X |
| TBP | 350 W | 320 W |
| Release year | 2021 | 2024 |
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
GeForce RTX 4080 Super
- +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: PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4080 Super
Which is better, PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or GeForce RTX 4080 Super? +
GeForce RTX 4080 Super scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 3080 Ti worth the price? +
At $1,344, PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in raster.
Is GeForce RTX 4080 Super worth the price? +
At $999, GeForce RTX 4080 Super delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in raster.
Does PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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, PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or GeForce RTX 4080 Super? +
GeForce RTX 4080 Super — leads on raster (93 vs 86). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for ray tracing, PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or GeForce RTX 4080 Super? +
GeForce RTX 4080 Super — leads on rt (88 vs 81). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.