GPU head-to-head · curated specs + live pool data
RTX 4070VSRTX 3080
A great efficient 1440p card that ages OK — mainly limited by its 12 GB VRAM.
Full breakdown →The launch legend. Still very playable, just power-hungry by modern standards.
Full breakdown →Specifications
| RTX 4070 | RTX 3080 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 12 GB GDDR6X | 10 or 12 GB GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 192-bit | 320/384-bit |
| TBP | 200 W | 320 W |
| PCIe | Gen 4 | Gen 4 |
| Local AI (Q4 fit) | 14B · ~56 tok/s @8B | 8B · ~85 tok/s @8B |
Live benchmark data
In verified runs saved here, RTX 4070 averages 59% higher FPS. Averages mix every resolution and settings level owners actually ran, so treat this as a directional signal, not a lab result.
Verdict — RTX 4070
One of the most efficient cards ever made — sips power, runs cool. VRAM is the weak point but adequate for most 1440p use. Used market often prices it well against a new 5060 Ti.
Verdict — RTX 3080
Great card in its era. If you have one, keep it — it's still perfectly capable. Newer cards match its performance at half the power draw.