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GeForce RTX 3080 10GB vs GeForce RTX 4070 Super: specs comparison

GeForce RTX 3080 10GB came out in 2020 on the Ampere architecture, GeForce RTX 4070 Super in 2024 on Ada Lovelace. GeForce RTX 3080 10GB has 10 GB of GDDR6X on a 320-bit bus (760 GB/s), GeForce RTX 4070 Super has 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus (504 GB/s). Power draw: 320 W vs 220 W. Recommended PSU: 750 W for GeForce RTX 3080 10GB and 650 W for GeForce RTX 4070 Super.

In short. The table below is built from the official spec sheets. Green marks the best value in a row, and under the table you will see which resolutions the VRAM is enough for. This is not an FPS benchmark.
Spec
GeForce RTX 3080 10GB
10 GB GDDR6X · 2020
Spec sheet →
GeForce RTX 4070 Super
12 GB GDDR6X · 2024
Spec sheet →
TypeDesktopDesktop
Release year20202024
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Shader cores8,7047,168
Boost clock MHz1,710MHz2,475MHz
VRAM GB10GB12GB
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Memory bus bit320bit192bit
Memory bandwidth GB/s760GB/s504GB/s
Power draw (TDP) W320W220W
Power connectors2×8-pin (FE — 12-pin)16-pin (12V-2×6)
Recommended PSU W750W650W

Which is better for 1080p, 1440p and 4K

  • 1080pEnough VRAM on both: GeForce RTX 3080 10GB, GeForce RTX 4070 Super. Higher memory bandwidth: GeForce RTX 3080 10GB (760 GB/s)
  • 1440pEnough VRAM: GeForce RTX 4070 Super
  • 4KBoth cards have less than 16 GB of VRAM — expect medium settings in new games.

Based on actual specs: 8 GB of VRAM or more for 1080p, 12 GB for 1440p and 16 GB for 4K at high settings in new games. This is not an FPS benchmark: we don’t show scores we can’t back with a source.

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How to use it

  1. Compare VRAM and memory bandwidth — they matter most at high resolutions.
  2. Check TDP, connectors and the recommended PSU: will your power supply cope.
  3. Look at the “Which is better for 1080p, 1440p and 4K” block.
  4. To add a third card, press “Change models or add a third”.

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Where the data comes from

Specs follow the official vendor spec sheets: GeForce RTX 3080 10GB, GeForce RTX 4070 Super. Reference designs; partner cards may have different clocks, TDP and connectors.

FAQ

Which is better — RTX 3080 10GB or RTX 4070 Super?
It depends on resolution and budget. By VRAM: 1080p: Enough VRAM on both: GeForce RTX 3080 10GB, GeForce RTX 4070 Super. Higher memory bandwidth: GeForce RTX 3080 10GB (760 GB/s). 1440p: Enough VRAM: GeForce RTX 4070 Super. 4K: Both cards have less than 16 GB of VRAM — expect medium settings in new games.. There are no FPS benchmarks in the table — check tests in the specific games you play.
How much VRAM do RTX 3080 10GB and RTX 4070 Super have?
RTX 3080 10GB has 10 GB of GDDR6X with 760 GB/s of bandwidth, RTX 4070 Super has 12 GB of GDDR6X and 504 GB/s.
What PSU do RTX 3080 10GB and RTX 4070 Super need?
The vendors recommend a 750 W power supply for RTX 3080 10GB and 650 W for RTX 4070 Super. Power connectors: RTX 3080 10GB — 2×8-pin (FE — 12-pin), RTX 4070 Super — 16-pin (12V-2×6).
Which card is more power-efficient — RTX 3080 10GB or RTX 4070 Super?
Per the spec sheet, RTX 3080 10GB draws 320 W and RTX 4070 Super draws 220 W. Lower TDP means easier cooling and a smaller PSU.
Can I add a third graphics card?
Yes. Open the interactive comparison — the pair is already selected, you can add two more models and share the link.
Where do the specs come from?
From the official NVIDIA, AMD and Intel spec sheets — each model in the table header links to its vendor page. Bandwidth is calculated as “memory speed × bus width / 8”.
Not sure which to pick? Open our best graphics cards 2026 ranking (in Russian) — the editors explain which card to buy for 1080p, 1440p and 4K and for different budgets.