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Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 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 4090 leads Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 overall by 23 points (82 vs 59 out of 100).
- Key differences: G3D mark, where Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 has 38,037 vs 24,978; performance (FP32), where Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 has 82.6 vs 29.8 TFLOPS; capacity, where Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 has 24 GB vs 10 GB; bandwidth, where Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 has 1,008 vs 760 GB/s; performance (FP16), where Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 has 82.575 vs 29.768 TFLOPS.
- Best value: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 (from $699) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 leads overall
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 · #2 of 156
82
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 · #27 of 156
59
Key differences
- G3D MarkNvidia GeForce RTX 4090 38,037 vs 24,978
- PerformanceNvidia GeForce RTX 4090 82.6 vs 29.8 TFLOPS
- CapacityNvidia GeForce RTX 4090 24 GB vs 10 GB
- BandwidthNvidia GeForce RTX 4090 1,008 vs 760 GB/s
- PerformanceNvidia GeForce RTX 4090 82.575 vs 29.768 TFLOPS
Scores by Category
GeForce RTX 4090 wins 4 of 6 categories
| Category | GeForce RTX 4090GeForce RTX 3080 | Lead |
|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | +27 | |
| Theoretical Performance | +42 | |
| Memory | +30 | |
| Miscellaneous | Tie | |
| Core Specifications | +4 | |
| API Support | Tie |
Value for Money
Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).
GeForce RTX 4090
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Detailed Specifications
Core Specifications
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4090 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
Maximum Power | 450 W | 320 W29% less |
Lithography Process | 5 nm38% less | 8 nm |
Memory
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4090 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
Capacity | 24 GB140% more | 10 GB |
Technology | ||
Bandwidth | 1,008 GB/s33% more | 760 GB/s |
API Support
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4090 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
DirectX Version | 12 | 12 |
Vulkan Version | 1.4 | 1.4 |
Theoretical Performance
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4090 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
Performance (FP16) | 82.575 TFLOPS177% more | 29.768 TFLOPS |
Performance (FP32) | 82.6 TFLOPS177% more | 29.8 TFLOPS |
Benchmark
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4090 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
G3D Mark | 38,03752% more | 24,978 |
Miscellaneous
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4090 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
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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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