RTX 4070 Ti Super Vs RTX 3080: Worth Upgrading? [Tested]

See full bio

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.

See full bio

Pros And Cons

Comparison Table

Architectural Differences

1. Clock Speeds: The RTX 4070 Ti Super clocks much higher than the previous gen card, with a base clock of 2340MHz and a boost of up to 2610MHz. The RTX 3080, however, has a base clock of 1440MHz and a boost of up to 1710MHz.
2. VRAM: The RTX 3080 offers options with 10GB and 12GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus width. In contrast, the RTX 4070 Ti Super defaults to 16GB but has a narrower 256-bit bus width.
3. Process Node: The RTX 3080 uses 8nm processing nodes, which have been significantly improved upon with the 5nm processing nodes from the RTX 4070 Ti Super.
4. TDP: The newer card also comes with a lower TDP of 285 watts, whereas the RTX 3080 has a TDP of 320 watts.
5. Other Features: The RTX 4070 Ti Super boasts some extra software features like DLSS 3 frame generation that earn it some extra points by making high-framerate gaming much more accessible.

Our previous comparison of the RTX 4070 Ti vs RTX 3080 showed the Ada Lovelace card as being much faster than its Ampere rival, but how do the improvements of the Super variant stack up with the performance and value proposition of the RTX 3080? Find your questions answered with the RTX 4070 Ti Super vs RTX 3080 comparison!

Gaming Benchmarks – 1440p

Every graphics card that makes it to our comparison is thoroughly tested, and these cards are no exception. To benchmark them, we used a test bench that leaves only the GPUs as the weak point, the specifications of which you can take a look at below. Also bear in mind that the testing done today was with the 12GB variant of the RTX 3080 and not the 10GB variant.

Test Bench

• CPU: Ryzen 7 7800X3D
• Motherboard: Gigabyte X670 Aorus Master AM5
• SSD: XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE 2TB NVMe
• CPU Cooler: Arctic Liquid Freezer II 420 – AIO Water Cooler
• PSU: ENERMAX REVOLUTION D.F. X 1050W
• RAM: XPG Lancer RGB 32GB 7200MT/s DDR5
• OS: Windows 11

Alan Wake 2

• With DLSS quality, the RTX 4070 Ti Super averaged 105 FPS, showing a 25% higher framerate than the RTX 3080, which achieved 86 FPS. Despite the difference, both cards delivered an enjoyable gaming experience.
• The 1% lows in this game were around 25% apart, with the RTX 4070 Ti Super buckling down to 54 FPS in some scenes, whereas the RTX 3080 had a framerate closer to 43 FPS when stress was put our the card.

Cyberpunk 2077

• Both GPUs faced challenges in our Cyberpunk 2077 test with RT Overdrive and DLSS Q, but the gameplay remained acceptable. The RTX 3080 averaged 48 FPS, while the 4070 Ti Super outperformed with an average of 59 FPS, showcasing a 23% difference.
• The dips in this game were more noticeable due to the low base framerate, with the RTX 4070 Ti Super getting minimums of 50 FPS, while its rival hovered around 39 FPS.

Avatar Frontiers Of Pandora

• This game performed exceptionally well on both cards, displaying a 32% difference. The RTX 3080 achieved an average framerate of 75 FPS, while the RTX 4070 Ti excelled with an average of 99 FPS, both tested without DLSS.
• The 1% lows shared a 35% distinction, with the RTX 3080 getting minimums of around 60 FPS, while the newer RTX 4070 Ti Super had lows of around 81 FPS.

Lords Of The Fallen

• After unsatisfactory results without DLSS, enabling DLSS Q in Lords Of The Fallen raised the RTX 3080’s average to 75 FPS, 24% lower than the RTX 4070 Ti Super’s 93 FPS.
• Minimum framerates on the RTX 3080 fell to around 54 FPS in our testing of this card, whereas the lows of the RTX 4070 Ti Super held strong at around 65 FPS, leading to a difference of 20% between the two.

Baldur’s Gate 3

• At Ultra settings and no DLSS in Baldur’s Gate 3, both cards showed smooth framerates at 1440p, with a minimal 3% difference. The RTX 3080 averaged 121 FPS, just slightly below the RTX 4070’s 125 FPS.
• The difference remained small when it came to the 1% lows as well, with the RTX 3080 going down to 69 FPS while the RTX 4070 Ti Super had lows of 74 FPS, making up a 7% difference between the cards.

Starfield

• With some DLSS applied, the RTX 4070 Ti Super managed to secure another 23% win in this game, with an average framerate of 95 FPS, while the RTX 3080 had an average closer to 95 FPS.
• The 1% lows of both cards were, again, very close, with a difference of around 9% between the two. The RTX 3080 had lows of 58 FPS, whereas the RTX 4070 Ti Super managed lows closer to 63 FPS.

Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 3

• In CoD MW3 with basic settings for competitive play, the RTX 4070 Ti Super outperformed the RTX 3080 by approximately 29%, achieving an average framerate of 255 FPS compared to the RTX 3080’s 198 FPS.
• The difference between the two chips was around 29% in our test, with the RTX 3080 hovering around 129 FPS, whereas the RTX 4070 Ti Super had lows of 167 FPS.

Resident Evil 4

• With the setting maxed out, we noticed a 32% advantage for the RTX 4070 Ti Super in our tests, with the card getting an average framerate of around 136 FPS, whereas the RTX 3080 had an average framerate of 103 FPS.
• The 1% lows showed an even bigger difference of 35%, with the RTX 3080 at minimums of 91 FPS, while the RTX 4070 Ti Super had lows of 123 FPS.

Editor`s Note

If you’re debating which RTX 3080 VRAM variant to get, you can take a look at our RTX 3080 10GB vs 12GB comparison to help you out in your purchasing decision!

– Uzair Qureshi

Overall Gaming Performance

The RTX 4070 Ti Super consistently outperformed the RTX 3080 by around 23.5% in average framerates, ensuring smoother gaming at 1440p. With superior 1% lows and support for frame generation, the 40-series card displayed an impressive performance edge, making it the preferred choice.

Power Consumption

The RTX 4070 Ti Super boasts remarkable power efficiency, consuming 33% less power than the 3080. This substantial improvement not only enhances performance but also potentially saves on a PSU upgrade, making it an attractive choice.

Price And Value

Though the RTX 3080 had a lower MSRP than the RTX 3080, the lowest price we could find it at on PCPartPicker was 9% higher than what the RTX 4070 Ti Super is going for, marking another victory for the new card. However, if you buy this card slightly used on Amazon, you can have it for around $500.

What We Recommend

RTX 4070 Ti Super: Despite Nvidia’s commendable effort with this release, the card’s value is context-dependent, thriving in the current market conditions. While technically impressive for a 70-class card, its high price may limit accessibility for many consumers who typically engage with this class.

RTX 3080: If hesitant about purchasing used, the RTX 3070 offers little advantage over the RTX 4070 Ti Super. Yet, as a used option, it becomes more appealing with a price around 37.5% lower than its counterpart, making it accessible to a broader audience. 

The conclusion of our RTX 4070 Ti Super vs RTX 3080 comparison is that these cards both offer good value but at different price points. If you want to save money, you should buy a slightly used variant of the RTX 3080. However, if you wish adequate performance for today’s most demanding games, the RTX 4070 Ti Super wins.

More From RTX 3080

• RX 7700 XT Vs RTX 3080
• RTX 4060 Ti Vs RTX 3080
• RX 5700 XT Vs RTX 3080

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