GeForce RTX 3080 12GB vs GeForce RTX 4080 16GB

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

≈58% higher est. score

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB ≈ ₹1.68 L today · 2022 Buy now

Verdict: GeForce RTX 4080 16GB scores about 58% higher than GeForce RTX 3080 12GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score (1440p)

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

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GeForce RTX 3080 12GB GeForce RTX 4080 16GB

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

27% more memory bandwidth (912.4 vs 716.8 GB/s)
About ₹54,400 cheaper today

Why pick GeForce RTX 4080 16GB

58% higher estimated gaming score
4 GB more video memory (16 vs 12 GB)

Specifications

	GeForce RTX 3080 12GB	GeForce RTX 4080 16GB
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
GPU chip	GA102	AD103
CUDA cores	8,960	9,728
RT cores	70	76
Tensor cores	280	304
Video memory	12 GB GDDR6X	16 GB GDDR6X
Memory bus	384-bit	256-bit
Memory bandwidth	912.4 GB/s	716.8 GB/s
L2 cache	6 MB	64 MB
Boost clock	1.71 GHz	2.50 GHz
Board power (rated)	350 W	320 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	2022-11-16
Price today (≈)	₹1.14 L	₹1.68 L

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 3080 12GB better than GeForce RTX 4080 16GB?

GeForce RTX 4080 16GB scores about 58% higher than GeForce RTX 3080 12GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings.

Which uses less power, GeForce RTX 3080 12GB or GeForce RTX 4080 16GB?

GeForce RTX 4080 16GB is rated at 320 W versus 350 W for GeForce RTX 3080 12GB.

Which is better value, GeForce RTX 3080 12GB or GeForce RTX 4080 16GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), performance for the money is close, so pick on features, platform and the price you actually find.

Are GeForce RTX 3080 12GB and GeForce RTX 4080 16GB good for 1440p gaming?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3080 12GB (12 GB GDDR6X) and GeForce RTX 4080 16GB (16 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.