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Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 vs Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080
Updated Jun 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score
Verdict
Key takeaways
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 leads Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 overall by 5 points (68 vs 63 out of 100).
- Key differences: capacity, where Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB vs 10 GB; bandwidth, where Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 has 760 vs 504.2 GB/s; maximum power, where Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 has 200 vs 320 W; lithography process, where Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 has 5 vs 8 nm.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 leads overall
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 · #21 of 156
68
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 · #27 of 156
63
Key differences
- CapacityNvidia GeForce RTX 4070 12 GB vs 10 GB
- BandwidthNvidia GeForce RTX 3080 760 vs 504.2 GB/s
- Maximum PowerNvidia GeForce RTX 4070 200 vs 320 W
- Lithography ProcessNvidia GeForce RTX 4070 5 vs 8 nm
Scores by Category
GeForce RTX 4070 wins 2 of 6 categories · GeForce RTX 3080 wins 1
| Category | GeForce RTX 4070GeForce RTX 3080 | Lead |
|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | +4 | |
| Theoretical Performance | Tie | |
| Memory | +5 | |
| Miscellaneous | Tie | |
| Core Specifications | +40 | |
| API Support | Tie |
Value for Money
Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).
GeForce RTX 4070
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Detailed Specifications
Core Specifications
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
Maximum Power | 200 W38% less | 320 W |
Lithography Process | 5 nm38% less | 8 nm |
Memory
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
Capacity | 12 GB20% more | 10 GB |
Technology | ||
Bandwidth | 504.2 GB/s | 760 GB/s51% more |
API Support
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
DirectX Version | 12 | 12 |
Vulkan Version | 1.4 | 1.4 |
Theoretical Performance
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
Performance (FP16) | 29.146 TFLOPS | 29.768 TFLOPS |
Performance (FP32) | 29.1 TFLOPS | 29.8 TFLOPS |
Benchmark
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
G3D Mark | 26,8558% more | 24,978 |
Miscellaneous
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
Platform |
Specification Note
Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.
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