GeForce RTX 3080
Ampere · 10 GB GDDR6X · 320 W
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4070
Ada · 12 GB GDDR6X · 200 W · FTW3
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 3080 lands at 85 and EVGA FTW3 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 EVGA FTW3 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
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4070Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4070 leads on efficiency (73 vs 71).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3080 | EVGA FTW3 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
EVGA FTW3 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 EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4070
Which is better, GeForce RTX 3080 or EVGA FTW3 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 EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4070 worth the price? +
At $696, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in raster.
Does GeForce RTX 3080 or EVGA FTW3 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 EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4070? +
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4070 — leads on efficiency (73 vs 71). Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing.