GeForce RTX 3080
Ampere · 10 GB GDDR6X · 320 W
GeForce RTX 4070
Ada · 12 GB GDDR6X · 200 W
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 3080 lands at 85 and GeForce RTX 4070 at 85. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick GeForce RTX 3080 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
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test4K & rasterization
TieTraditional rendering throughput at high resolution
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Ray tracing
TieRT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
AI workloads
TieLocal inference, upscaling, generative tools
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Power efficiency
GeForce RTX 4070Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
GeForce RTX 4070 leads on efficiency (73 vs 71).
Value for money
GeForce RTX 4070Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
GeForce RTX 4070 more score per dollar ($599 vs $699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada |
| VRAM | 10 GB GDDR6X | ▲ 12 GB GDDR6X |
| TBP | 320 W | 200 W |
| Release year | 2020 | 2023 |
GeForce RTX 3080
- +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 4070
- +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 3080 vs GeForce RTX 4070
Which is better, GeForce RTX 3080 or GeForce RTX 4070? +
Both score 85 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce RTX 3080 worth the price? +
At $699, GeForce RTX 3080 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 GeForce RTX 3080 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.
Which is better for power efficiency, GeForce RTX 3080 or GeForce RTX 4070? +
GeForce RTX 4070 — leads on efficiency (73 vs 71). Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing.
Which is the better value, GeForce RTX 3080 or GeForce RTX 4070? +
GeForce RTX 4070 — more score per dollar ($599 vs $699). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.