Updated July 28, 2026
Compare GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 4070 side by side. See benchmark performance, live prices, value metrics, and full graphics card specs.
Verdict: The GeForce RTX 3080 and GeForce RTX 4070 are very closely matched in performance (45.4/100 vs 46.0/100). The GeForce RTX 3080 costs $170 less ($280 vs $450). For value, the GeForce RTX 3080 wins at $6.17/pt vs $9.79/pt.
PickGPU Score is a composite of Tom's Hardware raster and ray tracing benchmarks across all resolutions (70% raster / 30% ray tracing, weighted by Steam Hardware Survey data). Scaled so 100 = the best GPU currently in the dataset. Value ($/pt) = price divided by PickGPU Score — lower is better value.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Generation | GeForce 30 | GeForce 40 |
| VRAM | 10.0 | 12.0 |
| Boost Clock | 1710.0 | 2475.0 |
| TDP | 320.0 | 200.0 |
| MSRP | 699.0 | 599.0 |
| 1080p Medium FPS | N/A | N/A |
| 1080p Ultra FPS | 111.6 FPS | 111.5 FPS |
| 1440p Ultra FPS | 82.0 FPS | 77.8 FPS |
| 4K Ultra FPS | 43.9 FPS | 41.3 FPS |
| 1080p Medium RT FPS | N/A | N/A |
| 1080p Ultra RT FPS | 51.3 FPS | 63.8 FPS |
| 1440p Ultra RT FPS | 34.7 FPS | 38.6 FPS |
| 4K Ultra RT FPS | 13.8 FPS | 19.3 FPS |
| PickGPU Score | 45.4/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Value ($/pt) | $6.17/pt | $9.79/pt |
| Lowest Price | $280.00 | $450.00 |
| Buy | Buy on eBay | Buy on eBay |
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