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RTX 4090 vs RTX 4080: which is better?

GeForce RTX 4090 is about 9% faster than GeForce RTX 4080 in games (1440p · competitive settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D). GeForce RTX 4080 offers better value for money.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4090

77%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $2,560 (used)Part score 100/100
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4080

57%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $1,520 (used)Part score 86/100
Faster: GeForce RTX 4090Cheaper: GeForce RTX 4080Value: GeForce RTX 4080

Head to head

77%
Gaming performance
57%
100/100
Part score
86/100
350 FPS
Average FPS
321 FPS
≈ $2,560 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $1,520 (used)
80/100
Value for money
100/100

Specifications

GeForce RTX 4090GeForce RTX 4080
Video memory (VRAM)24 GB16 GB
Board power450 W320 W
Recommended PSU≥ 850 W≥ 700 W
AI upscalingDLSS 3 · Frame GenerationDLSS 3 · Frame Generation
Ray tracingYesYes
Release year20222022
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

GeForce RTX 4090GeForce RTX 4080
350average FPS
321average FPS
Resolution

Showing: 1440p · competitive settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Other games

GTA V
187◆
187
Minecraft
500+
500+
Cyberpunk 2077
267◆
214
EA SPORTS FC
339
274
Roblox
240
240
Baldur’s Gate 3
197◆
197◆
Rust
207
168