EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090
Ampere · 24 GB GDDR6X · 350 W · FTW3
GeForce RTX 4080 Super
Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W
GeForce RTX 4080 Super takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090 lands at 87 and GeForce RTX 4080 Super at 93. That puts GeForce RTX 4080 Super ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090 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 87).
Ray tracing
GeForce RTX 4080 SuperRT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
GeForce RTX 4080 Super leads on rt (88 vs 82).
AI workloads
GeForce RTX 4080 SuperLocal inference, upscaling, generative tools
GeForce RTX 4080 Super leads on ai (90 vs 84).
Power efficiency
GeForce RTX 4080 SuperFrames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
GeForce RTX 4080 Super leads on efficiency (74 vs 71).
Value for money
GeForce RTX 4080 SuperSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
GeForce RTX 4080 Super more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,668).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 4080 Super |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada |
| VRAM | ▲ 24 GB GDDR6X | 16 GB GDDR6X |
| TBP | 350 W | 320 W |
| Release year | 2020 | 2024 |
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090
- +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: EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce RTX 4080 Super
Which is better, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090 or GeForce RTX 4080 Super? +
GeForce RTX 4080 Super scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090 worth the price? +
At $1,668, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — 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 EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090 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, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090 or GeForce RTX 4080 Super? +
GeForce RTX 4080 Super — leads on raster (93 vs 87). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for ray tracing, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090 or GeForce RTX 4080 Super? +
GeForce RTX 4080 Super — leads on rt (88 vs 82). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.