GeForce RTX 3080 12GB vs GeForce RTX 4070 12GB

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB ≈ ₹1.14 L today · 2022 Buy now

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 12GB ≈ ₹84,000 today · 2023 Buy now

Verdict: GeForce RTX 3080 12GB and GeForce RTX 4070 12GB are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 4070 12GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score (1440p)

Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today

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GeForce RTX 3080 12GB GeForce RTX 4070 12GB

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official NVIDIA, AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

81% more memory bandwidth (912.4 vs 504.2 GB/s)

Why pick GeForce RTX 4070 12GB

150 W lower rated board power (200 W vs 350 W)
About ₹29,800 cheaper today

Specifications

	GeForce RTX 3080 12GB	GeForce RTX 4070 12GB
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
GPU chip	GA102	AD104
CUDA cores	8,960	5,888
RT cores	70	46
Tensor cores	280	184
Video memory	12 GB GDDR6X	12 GB GDDR6X
Memory bus	384-bit	192-bit
Memory bandwidth	912.4 GB/s	504.2 GB/s
L2 cache	6 MB	36 MB
Boost clock	1.71 GHz	2.48 GHz
Board power (rated)	350 W	200 W
PCIe interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Upscaling / frame generation	DLSS Super Resolution (no Frame Generation)	DLSS 3 with Frame Generation
Released	2022-01-11	2023-04-13
Price today (≈)	₹1.14 L	₹84,000

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 3080 12GB better than GeForce RTX 4070 12GB?

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB and GeForce RTX 4070 12GB are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 4070 12GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, GeForce RTX 3080 12GB or GeForce RTX 4070 12GB?

GeForce RTX 4070 12GB is rated at 200 W versus 350 W for GeForce RTX 3080 12GB.

Which is better value, GeForce RTX 3080 12GB or GeForce RTX 4070 12GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), GeForce RTX 4070 12GB gives more estimated performance for the money than GeForce RTX 3080 12GB. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Are GeForce RTX 3080 12GB and GeForce RTX 4070 12GB good for 1440p gaming?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3080 12GB (12 GB GDDR6X) and GeForce RTX 4070 12GB (12 GB GDDR6X) both have more than 8 GB of video memory, a good amount for 1440p. Actual frame rates depend on the game, settings and ray tracing.