Comparison

RTX 4080 vs GTX 980

The RTX 4080 is 542.6% faster than GTX 980 in synthetic benchmark and 637.5% more expensive on the retail market.

Better Value

Retail Price

$ 248

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Value

15

Value

18

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3DMark Performace

28063

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+542.6%

3DMark Performace

4367

Video Memory

16 GB

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+300.0%

Video Memory

4 GB

Power Consumption

320W

Power Consumption

165W

Efficiency

88

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Efficiency

26

Release Date

2022

Release Date

2015

MSRP

1199 $

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+118.4%

MSRP

549 $

Is RTX 4080 better than GTX 980?

RTX 4080 price to performance rating is lower than GTX 980's. GTX 980 offers 20.0% better value fo money.

The RTX 4080 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, having power consumption of 320 watts and a 3DMark score of 28063. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 88. GTX 980's efficiency score is 26 .So RTX 4080 leads by 238.5%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.