GeForce RTX 4080 Super vs GeForce RTX 4090

The GeForce RTX 4090 is about 23% faster for gaming.

Verdict

  • Performance index: the GeForce RTX 4090 is 23% faster (170 vs 138).
  • 1080p high, 24 popular games: GeForce RTX 4090 +6% on average (est.); the processor caps both in 12 of 24 games.
  • 1440p high, 24 popular games: GeForce RTX 4090 +13% on average (est.); the processor caps both in 8 of 24 games.
  • 4K high, 24 popular games: GeForce RTX 4090 +18% on average (est.); the processor caps both in 5 of 24 games.
  • Video memory: GeForce RTX 4090 has 24 GB vs 16 GB.
  • Power (TDP): GeForce RTX 4080 Super 320 W, GeForce RTX 4090 450 W; the GeForce RTX 4080 Super delivers 14% more performance per watt.
  • Age: the GeForce RTX 4080 Super is 2 years newer (2024 vs 2022).

FPS figures assume a Ryzen 7 9850X3D, the fastest gaming processor in our catalog, so the graphics card is the limit wherever possible.

Specs

SpecGeForce RTX 4080 SuperGeForce RTX 4090
Performance index138170
Brand / seriesNVIDIA RTX 40NVIDIA RTX 40
Released20242022
Video memory16 GB24 GB
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Memory bus256-bit384-bit
Power (TDP)320 W450 W
Hardware ray tracingYesYes
UpscalingDLSS, FSRDLSS, FSR

Ray tracing and upscaling support follow the GPU architecture (series), not per-game support.

Estimated FPS in popular games (high preset)

Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+.

Values above 300 fps are shown as 300+. Hover a value for its range. How we estimate FPS

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