Updated June 21, 2026
Compare GeForce RTX 3080 12GB vs GeForce RTX 4070 side by side. See benchmark performance, live prices, value metrics, and full graphics card specs.
Verdict: The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB and GeForce RTX 4070 are very closely matched in performance (53/100 vs 53/100). The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB costs $60 less ($400 vs $460). For value, the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB wins at $7.50/pt vs $8.75/pt.
PickGPU Score is a composite of Tom's Hardware raster and ray tracing benchmarks across all resolutions (70% raster / 30% ray tracing, weighted by Steam Hardware Survey data). Scaled so 100 = the best GPU currently in the dataset. Value ($/pt) = price divided by PickGPU Score — lower is better value.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Generation | GeForce 30 | GeForce 40 |
| VRAM | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Boost Clock | 1845.0 | 2475.0 |
| TDP | 400.0 | 200.0 |
| MSRP | 799.0 | 599.0 |
| 1080p Medium FPS | N/A | 130.7 FPS |
| 1080p Ultra FPS | N/A | 92.1 FPS |
| 1440p Ultra FPS | N/A | 68.3 FPS |
| 4K Ultra FPS | N/A | 39.3 FPS |
| 1080p Medium RT FPS | N/A | 133.0 FPS |
| 1080p Ultra RT FPS | N/A | 84.8 FPS |
| 1440p Ultra RT FPS | N/A | 58.8 FPS |
| 4K Ultra RT FPS | N/A | 30.5 FPS |
| PickGPU Score | 53/100 | 53/100 |
| Value ($/pt) | $7.50/pt | $8.75/pt |
| Lowest Price | $399.99 | $460.00 |
| Buy | Buy on eBay | Buy on eBay |
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