Guide
RTX 4080 vs RTX 3080 — Welke kiezen in 2026?
De RTX 4080 (900–1 050 €) en RTX 3080 (300–400 € (occasion)) zijn populair in dit segment. Vergelijking 1080p/1440p, verbruik en prijs.
Side-by-side specifications
| Specification | RTX 4080 | RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 16 GB | 10 GB |
| TDP (reference) | ~320 W | ~320 W |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace (AD103) | Ampere (GA102) |
| Release year | 2022 | 2020 |
| Typical price (2026) | 900–1 050 € | 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 4080 has more headroom in recent AAA titles.
- 1080p competitive (high FPS)For competitive gaming both reach high FPS. The RTX 4080 is slightly faster.
- 1440p / light creationAt 1440p the gap widens in favour of the RTX 4080. The RTX 3080 still makes sense for older titles or medium settings.
Bottom line
Pick the RTX 4080 if buying new: better overall performance.
Choose the RTX 3080 if budget is tight.
FPS varies with CPU, drivers, and scene. Use the PC4Games comparator for picks tied to your games.
RTX 4080 of RTX 3080: kort
De RTX 4080 presteert het best in onze benchmarks. De RTX 3080 blijft competitief als tweedehands optie met goede prijs/prestatie.
In 1080p heeft de RTX 4080 meer marge in AAA. In 1440p groeit het verschil — RTX 4080 is comfortabeler voor hoge 60+ FPS.
Stroomverbruik en voeding
RTX 4080: 320W TDP; RTX 3080: 320W. Vergelijkbaar stroomverbruik. Aanbevolen voeding 650–750 W.
Prijs en waarde in 2026
In 2026 kost RTX 4080 circa 900–1 050 € en RTX 3080 circa 300–400 € (occasion). RTX 4080 rechtvaardigt de meerprijs, vooral in 1440p.
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.
