Guide
RTX 4070 vs RTX 3080 — Welke kiezen in 2026?
De RTX 4070 (380–440 €) en RTX 3080 (300–400 € (occasion)) zijn populair in dit segment. Vergelijking 1080p/1440p, verbruik en prijs.
Side-by-side specifications
| Specification | RTX 4070 | RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 12 GB | 10 GB |
| TDP (reference) | ~200 W | ~320 W |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace (AD104) | Ampere (GA102) |
| Release year | 2023 | 2020 |
| Typical price (2026) | 380–440 € | 300–400 € (occasion) |
Indicative benchmarks (avg FPS, raster)
Rounded in-game averages (no DLSS Frame Generation). Useful to compare 1080p vs 1440p feel.
FPS (higher is better)
Cyberpunk 2077
1080p
1440p
Fortnite
1080p
1440p
Hogwarts Legacy
1080p
1440p
Call of Duty (Warzone)
1080p
1440p
Red Dead Redemption 2
1080p
1440p
Which GPU for your use case?
- Casual / single-playerBoth GPUs stay very playable at 1080p. The RTX 3080 has more headroom in recent AAA titles.
- 1080p competitive (high FPS)For competitive gaming both reach high FPS. The RTX 3080 is slightly faster.
- 1440p / light creationAt 1440p the gap widens in favour of the RTX 3080. The RTX 4070 still makes sense for older titles or medium settings.
Bottom line
Pick the RTX 4070 if performance is your priority at both 1080p and 1440p.
Choose the RTX 3080 if buying new: better overall performance.
FPS varies with CPU, drivers, and scene. Use the PC4Games comparator for picks tied to your games.
RTX 3080 of RTX 4070: kort
De RTX 3080 presteert het best in onze benchmarks. De RTX 4070 blijft competitief als tweedehands optie met goede prijs/prestatie.
In 1080p heeft de RTX 3080 meer marge in AAA. In 1440p groeit het verschil — RTX 3080 is comfortabeler voor hoge 60+ FPS.
Stroomverbruik en voeding
RTX 4070: 200W TDP; RTX 3080: 320W. De RTX 4070 is zuiniger — voordeel voor kleine behuizingen of voedingen onder 650 W.
Prijs en waarde in 2026
In 2026 kost RTX 4070 circa 380–440 € en RTX 3080 circa 300–400 € (occasion). RTX 3080 kan duurder zijn — beoordeel of het verschil het waard is.
PC4Games
Take action with the comparator: pick your games, budget, then compare PCs.
PC4Games resources (methodology, data, glossary)
How we pick PCs and cite sources — for transparency and GEO.
