NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 3080
Ampere · 10 GB GDDR6X
NVIDIA GeForce VS NVIDIA GeForce GPU COMPARISON
RTX 3080 vs RTX 4070
Compare RightNow GPU Database specifications and median 3DMark Time Spy Graphics scores. The quick answer below is intentionally separated from game-specific FPS and live pricing.
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NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 4070
Ada Lovelace · 12 GB GDDR6X
QUICK ANSWER
RTX 3080 and RTX 4070 are close in Time Spy
RTX 3080 has a median Graphics score of 17,664 and RTX 4070 scores 17,800, a difference of about 0.8%. That is too small for a blanket gaming-performance claim.
3DMARK TIME SPY
Time Spy Graphics score comparison
Median Graphics scores across submitted 3DMark Time Spy results; higher is better.
RTX 308017,664
Median Time Spy Graphics score · 1,291,606 resultsView 3DMark result searchRTX 407017,800
Median Time Spy Graphics score · 322,455 resultsView 3DMark result searchTime Spy is a synthetic DirectX 12 workload, not an FPS guarantee. Submitted results can include different board models, drivers, cooling, overclocks, and laptop power limits. Models are desktop GPUs unless explicitly labeled Laptop.
SPECIFICATIONS
RTX 3080 vs RTX 4070 specs
Reference specifications from the RightNow GPU Database, whose upstream records come from TechPowerUp.
| Specification | RTX 3080 | RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| GPU codename | GA102 | AD104 |
| Foundry | Samsung | TSMC |
| Process size | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shader units | 8,704 | 5,888 |
| Base clock | 1,440 MHz | 1,920 MHz |
| Boost clock | 1,710 MHz | 2,475 MHz |
| Memory | 10 GB GDDR6X | 12 GB GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 320-bit | 192-bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 760.3 GB/s | 504.2 GB/s |
| TMUs | 272 | 184 |
| ROPs | 96 | 64 |
| Tensor cores | 272 | 184 |
| Ray tracing cores | 68 | 46 |
| L2 cache | 5 MB | 36 MB |
| TDP | 320 W | 200 W |
| Recommended system power | 700 W | 550 W |
| PCI Express | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Power connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Display outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a | 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a |
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| FP32 performance | 29.77 TFLOPS | 29.15 TFLOPS |
RTX 3080: RightNow GPU Database · upstream record · retrieved Aug 20, 2026
RTX 4070: RightNow GPU Database · upstream record · retrieved Aug 20, 2026
HOW TO CHOOSE
Should you choose RTX 3080 or RTX 4070?
A useful choice depends on performance, memory, power, price, and the games or workloads you actually use.
Start with measured performance
RTX 3080 has a median Graphics score of 17,664 and RTX 4070 scores 17,800, a difference of about 0.8%. That is too small for a blanket gaming-performance claim. Treat a result within roughly three percent as effectively close in this synthetic workload.
Check memory and power
RTX 3080 lists 10 GB GDDR6X and 320 W graphics power; RTX 4070 lists 12 GB GDDR6X and 200 W. Board-partner models can use different coolers, limits, and connectors.
Verify the exact game and price
This comparison does not invent FPS or value claims. Check independent testing for your games and resolution, then compare the current prices of the exact cards available to you.