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RTX 4070 vs RTX 3080: which is better?

GeForce RTX 4070 and GeForce RTX 3080 perform almost the same in games (1080p · competitive settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D). GeForce RTX 3080 offers better value for money.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

36%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $850 (used)Part score 68/100
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3080

35%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $720 (used)Part score 67/100
Cheaper: GeForce RTX 3080Value: GeForce RTX 3080

Head to head

36%
Gaming performance
35%
68/100
Part score
67/100
333 FPS
Average FPS
329 FPS
≈ $850 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $720 (used)
87/100
Value for money
100/100

Specifications

GeForce RTX 4070GeForce RTX 3080
Video memory (VRAM)12 GB10 / 12 GB
Board power200 W320 W
Recommended PSU≥ 550 W≥ 700 W
AI upscalingDLSS 3 · Frame GenerationDLSS 2 · FSR 3
Ray tracingYesYes
Release year20232020
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

GeForce RTX 4070GeForce RTX 3080
333average FPS
329average FPS
Resolution

Showing: 1080p · competitive settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Other games

GTA V
187
187
Minecraft
500+
500+
EA SPORTS FC
299
290
Roblox
240
240
Baldur’s Gate 3
197◆
197◆
Rust
182
178