GeForce RTX 4080 Super
Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080
Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7 · 360 W · FTW3
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 4080 Super lands at 93 and EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 at 93. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick GeForce RTX 4080 Super if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 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
TieFrames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
GeForce RTX 4080 SuperSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
GeForce RTX 4080 Super more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,128).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4080 Super | EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada | Blackwell |
| VRAM | 16 GB GDDR6X | 16 GB GDDR7 |
| TBP | 320 W | 360 W |
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
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
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080
- +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 4080 Super vs EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080
Which is better, GeForce RTX 4080 Super or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080? +
Both score 93 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce RTX 4080 Super worth the price? +
At $999, GeForce RTX 4080 Super delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in raster.
Is EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 worth the price? +
At $1,128, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in raster.
Does GeForce RTX 4080 Super or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 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 the better value, GeForce RTX 4080 Super or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080? +
GeForce RTX 4080 Super — more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,128). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.