Comparison

RTX 4090 vs RTX 3080

Retail Price

Better Value

Retail Price

Value

18

Value

26

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3DMark Performace

35966

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+103.7%

3DMark Performace

17656

Release Date

2022

Release Date

2020

MSRP

1599 $

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+128.8%

MSRP

699 $

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

Is RTX 4090 better than RTX 3080?

Yes, with regards to performance, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 outperforms, GeForce RTX 3080 by 103.7% in 3Dmark benchmark.

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.

RTX 4090 price to performance rating is lower than RTX 3080's. RTX 3080 offers 44.4% better value fo money.

AMD Equivalent to RTX 3080