MSI
MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 4070 Super
Ada · 12 GB GDDR6X · 220 W · Gaming Trio
86
/ 100
From $696
VS
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X · 350 W
86
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 4070 Super lands at 86 and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 4070 Super if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick GeForce RTX 3080 Ti if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 4070 Super 86
vs 86 GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Score breakdown
MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 4070 Super
86 raster 86
rt 81
ai 83
efficiency 74
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
86 raster 86
rt 81
ai 83
efficiency 72
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 4070 Super | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada | Ampere |
| VRAM | 12 GB GDDR6X | 12 GB GDDR6X |
| TBP | 220 W | 350 W |
| Release year | 2024 | 2021 |
MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 4070 Super
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
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
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: MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 4070 Super vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Which is better, MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 4070 Super or GeForce RTX 3080 Ti? +
Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 4070 Super worth the price? +
At $696, MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 4070 Super delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in raster.
Is GeForce RTX 3080 Ti worth the price? +
At $1,199, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in raster.
Does MSI Gaming Trio GeForce RTX 4070 Super or GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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.