Comparison

RTX 4090 vs RTX 3080

The RTX 4090 is 103.7% faster than RTX 3080 in synthetic benchmark and 115.3% more expensive on the retail market.

Better Value

Retail Price

$ 919

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Value

18

Value

19

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3DMark Performace

35966

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+103.7%

3DMark Performace

17656

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Benchmark Timestamps:

Video Memory

24 GB

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+140.0%

Video Memory

10 GB

Power Consumption

450W

Power Consumption

320W

Efficiency

80

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Efficiency

55

Release Date

2022

Release Date

2020

MSRP

1599 $

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+128.8%

MSRP

699 $

Is RTX 4090 better than RTX 3080?

RTX 4090 price to performance rating is lower than RTX 3080's. RTX 3080 offers 5.6% better value fo money.

The RTX 4090 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, having power consumption of 450 watts and a 3DMark score of 35966. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 80. RTX 3080's efficiency score is 55 .So RTX 4090 leads by 45.5%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.