RTX 4070 Super Vs RTX 4080 Super: Our Recommendation

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Uzair Qureshi

At Tech4Gamers, I proudly wear the title of Comparisons Specialist. Focused on CPUs and GPUs, I bring forth a wealth of hands-on experience and a keen eye for detail to provide our audience with the latest insights and analyses.

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Pros And Cons

Comparison Table

Architectural Difference

• Architecture: The RTX 4080 Super and RTX 4070 Super offer Nvidia’s latest Ada Lovelace architecture that uses cutting-edge technologies to achieve high performance.
• GPU Chip: The RTX 4070 Super is equipped with the advanced AD104-350-A1 chip, while the RTX 4080 Super employs the upgraded AD103-400-A1 chip. These chips are crafted on a 5nm node at TSMC.
• VRAM: The RTX 4080 Super from Nvidia has a 256-bit 16GB GDDR6X memory, while the RTX 4070 Super has a 192-bit 12GB GDDR6X memory. The RTX 4080 Super has 46% more bandwidth and a 2 Gbps faster speed.
• Clock Speed: The RTX 4080 Super showcases a modest 15.7% increase in its base clock speed and a 2.8% uplift in its boost clock compared to the RTX 4070 Super.
• Advanced Technologies: The RTX 4080 Super and RTX 4070 Super feature NVIDIA DLSS 3.5 with Ray Reconstruction, enhancing ray-traced image quality for demanding games and applications.

The RTX 4070 Super and the RTX 4080 Super are newly released high-performance graphics cards showcasing the best of Nvidia’s technology. In this comparison, we’ll extensively analyze the RTX 4080 Super vs RTX 4070 Super to determine the performance gap between these two GPUs.

Gaming Benchmarks

After carefully examining the specs differences, let’s now assess the gaming performance of the RTX 4080 Super vs RTX 4070 Super. These gaming tests will reveal the true performance metrics for these graphics cards. I played ten games at 1440p resolution to assess the performance difference between these GPUs.

Test Bench

The gaming setup I used to play games had the following specifications.

• OS: Windows 11
• CPU: Intel Core i7 13700k
• Motherboards: MSI MEG Z790 ACE MAX
• RAM: Kingston Fury Renegade RGB DDR5 32GB 7200MHz
• SSD: XPG Gammix S70 BLADE 2TB NVMe
• PSU: Enermax Revolution D.F. X 1050W
• CPU Cooler: Arctic Liquid Freezer II 360

Ray Tracing Off

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

• When I played Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, the RTX 4080 Super provided 79 FPS on average, about 41.1% better performance than the RTX 2070 Super, which delivered an average of 56 FPS.
• During the worst 1% performance time of the gameplay, the RTX 4080 Super maintained 66 FPS, while the RTX 4070 Super managed 47 FPS.

Call Of Duty: Warzone 3

• In Call of Duty: Warzone 3, the RTX 4080 Super averaged 162 FPS, marking a notable 26.6% improvement over the RTX 4070 Super’s 128 FPS.
• The RTX 4080 Super held steady at 120 FPS during the low 1% gameplay performance, outperforming the RTX 4070 Super, which managed 103 FPS.

Immortals Of Aveum

• The RTX 4080 Super in Immortals of Aveum achieved an average frame rate of 84 FPS, showcasing a remarkable 29.2% increase over the RTX 4070 Super’s 65 FPS.
• In the toughest 1% of gameplay, the RTX 4080 Super maintained a solid 62 FPS, surpassing the RTX 4070 Super’s 48 FPS by about 29.2%.

RoboCop: Rogue City

• When I played RoboCop: Rogue City, the RTX 4080 Super yielded an impressive 31.2% performance boost over the RTX 4070 Super, reaching an average of 84 FPS against the rivals’s 64 FPS.
• In the most demanding 1% gameplay time, the RTX 4080 Super consistently delivered 68 FPS, exceeding the RTX 4070 Super’s 51 FPS.

The Last of Us Part I

• In The Last of Us Part 1 gameplay, I noted that the RTX 4080 Super stood out with an average of 111 FPS, presenting a substantial 37.0% increase over the RTX 4070 Super’s 81 FPS.
• Throughout the most intensive 1% of gameplay, the RTX 4080 Super maintained a remarkable 95 FPS, leaving the RTX 4070 Super behind at 71 FPS.

Ray Tracing On

A Plague Tale: Requiem

• Enabling the ray tracing in A Plague Tale: Requiem, the RTX 4080 Super produced 91 FPS on average, a 40.0% advantage over the RTX 4070 Super lagged with its 65 FPS.
• During the worst 1% gameplay, the RTX 4080 Super maintained an unwavering 59 FPS, outpacing the RTX 4070 Super’s 43 FPS.

Alan Wake 2

• After enabling ray tracing in Alan Wake 2, the RTX 4080 Super excelled, delivering an average of 67 FPS, surpassing the RTX 4070 Super’s performance of 48 FPS by 39.6%.
• In the low 1% of gameplay, the RTX 4080 Super delivered a consistent 57 FPS, outclassing the RTX 4070 Super’s performance at 39 FPS.

Cyberpunk 2077

• While playing Cyberpunk 2077 with ray tracing, the RTX 4080 Super beat the RTX 4070 Super by 39.1%. The RTX 4080 Super provided 89 FPS on average, while the RTX 4070 Super provided 64 FPS.
• In challenging 1% gameplay time, the RTX 4080 Super remained steadfast at 74 FPS, demonstrating its superiority over the RTX 4070 Super, which managed 55 FPS.

Forza Motorsport

• During Forza Motorsport, the RTX 4080 Super reached an average frame rate of 92 FPS, a 33.3% better performance than the 69 FPS average performance of the RTX 4070 Super.
• The RTX 4080 Super retained 73 FPS during its worst 1% performance, compared to the RTX 4070 Super’s 59 FPS, a performance difference of about 23.7%.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

• In my last gameplay of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor with ray tracing at 1440p, the RTX 4080 Super delivered 98 FPS on average, a 38.0% performance advantage over the RTX 4070 Super’s 71 FPS.
• During its poorest 1% performance, the RTX 4080 Super upheld 75 FPS, outperforming the RTX 4070 Super’s 56 FPS by about 33.9%.

Editor`s Note

I enjoy the RTX 4080 Super because it offers much better performance than the RTX 4080, and it costs $200 less. Additionally, its memory interface bus is 64 bits wider than the RTX 4070 Super’s, and it offers an extra 4GB of VRAM. On the other hand, the RXT 4070 Super excels in performance at $599, with added value from high power efficiency, cutting electricity costs.

– Uzair Qureshi

Overall Gaming Performance

Based on my gaming assessments of the RTX 4070 Super Vs RTX 4080 Super without ray tracing, the RTX 4080 Super offered a significant performance boost of 32.0%. In my ray-tracing gaming experience, the RTX 4080 Super defeated the RTX 4070 Super by an excellent 37.85% edge.

Here is a glimpse of the gameplay we conducted to benchmark these cards:

Power Consumption

Based on my power consumption, we can say that the RTX 4070 Super surpasses the RTX 4080 Super with a significant 36.8% energy efficiency boost at 1440p. Concerning performance per watt consumed, the RTX 4070 Super delivered about 0.336 FPS per watt, a 1.51% advantage over the RTX 4080 Super’s 0.331 FPS per watt.

Gaming Temperatures

In my gaming sessions, the RTX 4070 Super maintained a much lower average gaming temperature than the warmer operational state of the RTX 4080 Super. From the figures in table, it can be concluded that the RTX 4070 Super can better control heat, beating the RTX 4080 Super by a 14.45% greater thermal efficiency.

Price And Availability

These graphics cards have just launched in January 2024, so their prices have not decreased yet. The price of the RTX 4080 Super is approximately two-thirds higher than that of the RTX 4070 Super, yet its performance improvement ranges between 30% to 40%. Hence, the RTX 4070 Super offers superior value for a lower cost.

Final Verdict – What Do I Recommend?

GeForce RTX 4080 Super: The RTX 4080 Super sparkles with its greater number of cores and expanded memory capacity, delivering unparalleled performance that sets a new standard in the realm of graphics processing.

GeForce RTX 4070 Super: The RTX 4070 stands as a remarkable achievement in GPU technology from Nvidia, offering unparalleled performance at an accessible price point of $599.Its exceptional power efficiency not only lowers electricity expenses but also excels in thermal efficiency, ensuring optimal performance.

At the end of the day, the selection of the GPU depends on the specific demands of your tasks (the workload of your system) and financial aspects. The RTX 4080 Super is better for higher loads, while the RTX 4070 Super is an optimal choice for a lower budget.

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Uzair Qureshi

[Comparisons Specialist]

I’m a passionate computer hardware expert specializing in CPUs and GPUs. With a lifelong curiosity for hardware and extensive hands-on experience, I provide valuable insights, practical advice, and in-depth analysis on these components. Engaging with the hardware community, I exchange knowledge and stay at the forefront of technological advancements.

Get In Touch: uzair@tech4gamers.com