Skip to main content
VS
technology

RTX 5080 vs RTX 4080 Super

The RTX 5080 delivers 35-40% better performance with full ray tracing and DLSS 4 support, while the RTX 4080 Super remains a capable 4K card at a lower price point. The 5080 uses advanced 5nm process technology versus the 4080 Super's 5nm, resulting in significantly higher TFLOPS and memory bandwidth.

NR

NVIDIA RTX 5080

Flagship Blackwell architecture GPU with 10,752 CUDA cores and 576 GB/s memory bandwidth for next-gen gaming.

4K ultra gaming enthusiasts, content creators, and future-proofing budget

Score63%
Check Price
VS
NR

NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super

Ada architecture GPU with 10,240 CUDA cores delivering excellent 4K performance at proven value.

Budget-conscious 4K gamers and 1440p enthusiasts wanting proven performance

Score63%
Check Price

Quick Answer

AI Summary

The RTX 5080 delivers 35-40% better performance with full ray tracing and DLSS 4 support, while the RTX 4080 Super remains a capable 4K card at a lower price point. The 5080 uses advanced 5nm process technology versus the 4080 Super's 5nm, resulting in significantly higher TFLOPS and memory bandwidth.

Our Verdict

AI-assisted

Choose the RTX 5080 if you want maximum performance for 4K gaming at 120+ fps, future-proof ray tracing capabilities, and DLSS 4 Frame Generation technology. Choose the RTX 4080 Super if you primarily play at 1440p, want strong 4K 60fps performance, and prefer saving $200 with a proven, mature architecture.

Community feedback

Was this verdict helpful?

N
NVIDIA RTX 5080
8/10
vs
NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super
7/10
N
★
N

Choose NVIDIA RTX 5080 if

Best pick

4K ultra gaming enthusiasts, content creators, and future-proofing budget

N

Choose NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super if

Budget-conscious 4K gamers and 1440p enthusiasts wanting proven performance

Track this comparison

Get notified when prices change, new specs ship, or our verdict updates.

Triggers: price change new spec verdict update

No spam. Stop anytime.

Key Differences at a Glance

  • GPU Architecture:✓ NVIDIA RTX 5080 wins(Blackwell (5nm) vs Ada (5nm))
  • CUDA Cores:✓ NVIDIA RTX 5080 wins(10,752 cores vs 10,240 cores)
  • Memory Bandwidth:✓ NVIDIA RTX 5080 wins(576 GB/s vs 432 GB/s)
See all 7 differences

Key Facts & Figures

8 numeric metrics compared

MetricNVIDIA RTX 5080NVIDIA RTX 4080 SuperRatio
CUDA Cores(cores)10,75210,240
+5%
Memory Interface(bit)320-bit320-bit
Memory Bandwidth(GB/s)576 GB/s432 GB/s
+33%
FP32 Performance(TFLOPS)54.9 TFLOPS41.1 TFLOPS
+34%
Boost Clock(GHz)2.55 GHz2.55 GHz
VRAM Capacity(GB)16 GB GDDR716 GB GDDR6X
Power Consumption(watts)575W TDP320W TDP
+80%
Launch Price (MSRP)(USD)$999$799
+25%

Sourced from publicly available data · Jul 2026

Key Differences

7 attributes compared head-to-head

NR
5NVIDIA RTX 5080
NVIDIA RTX 5080 leads1 tie
NR
1NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super
71%14%
  • GPU Architecture

    NVIDIA RTX 5080

    Blackwell (5nm)

    NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super

    Ada (5nm)

  • CUDA Cores

    NVIDIA RTX 5080

    10,752 cores

    NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super

    10,240 cores

  • Memory Bandwidth

    NVIDIA RTX 5080

    576 GB/s

    NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super

    432 GB/s

  • Boost Clock Speed

    NVIDIA RTX 5080

    2.55 GHz

    NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super

    2.55 GHz

  • Tensor Performance (FP32)

    NVIDIA RTX 5080

    54.9 TFLOPS

    NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super

    41.1 TFLOPS

  • MSRP at Launch

    NVIDIA RTX 5080

    $999

    NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super

    $799

  • Ray Tracing Performance

    NVIDIA RTX 5080

    3rd Gen RT Cores (advanced)

    NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super

    3rd Gen RT Cores (standard)

Full Comparison

NNVIDIA RTX 5080
NNVIDIA RTX 4080 Super
CUDA Cores(cores)
10,752
10,240
Memory Interface(bit)
320-bit
320-bit
Memory Bandwidth(GB/s)
576 GB/s
432 GB/s
Boost Clock(GHz)
2.55 GHz
2.55 GHz
FP32 Performance(TFLOPS)
54.9 TFLOPS
41.1 TFLOPS
VRAM Capacity(GB)
16 GB GDDR7
16 GB GDDR6X
Power Consumption(watts)
575W TDP
320W TDP
Launch Price (MSRP)(USD)
$999
$799

Pros & Cons

10 pros·6 cons across both

NR
NR
NR

NVIDIA RTX 5080

+5-3
63% positive

Pros

  • 35-40% higher FP32 performance (54.9 vs 41.1 TFLOPS)
  • 576 GB/s memory bandwidth enables better 4K+ texture streaming
  • DLSS 4 with Frame Generation for up to 8x performance boost
  • Advanced ray tracing with improved ray/tensor core balance
  • Lower power efficiency with newer 5nm process node optimization

Cons

  • $999 MSRP is $200 more than 4080 Super
  • Overkill for 1440p gaming where 4080 Super performs identically
  • Limited game optimization for Frame Generation feature at launch
NR

NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super

+5-3
63% positive

Pros

  • $799 MSRP provides 20% better value proposition than 5080
  • Mature driver ecosystem with 2+ years of game optimization
  • Handles 4K gaming at 60-90fps in demanding titles reliably
  • 10,240 CUDA cores with 432 GB/s memory bandwidth sufficient for 4K
  • Proven stability and thermal performance in real-world deployments

Cons

  • 33% lower tensor performance (41.1 vs 54.9 TFLOPS) impacts AI upscaling
  • No DLSS 4 Frame Generation support limits future game performance gains
  • Memory bandwidth limitation (432 vs 576 GB/s) affects ultra-high resolution textures

Frequently Asked Questions

5 questions

  1. Yes, if you play demanding games at 4K 120+ fps or plan to use DLSS 4 Frame Generation. The 35-40% performance improvement justifies the premium for high-refresh 4K gaming. If you target 1440p or 4K 60fps, the 4080 Super performs identically and the extra $200 is not justified.

Related Comparisons

12 more to explore

Related Articles

5 articles

Explore More

Related comparisons and categories

Explore Entities

More Technology

People Also Compare

Last updated: July 2, 2026AI generated