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RTX 4070 vs RTX 3080 — Which to choose in 2026?

The RTX 4070 (380–440 €) and the RTX 3080 (300–400 € (occasion)) are two of the most popular GPUs in their price range. This comparison covers 1080p and 1440p performance, power draw, price, and helps you decide which card fits your build best.

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

RTX 4070106 FPS

RTX 3080114 FPS

1440p

RTX 407080 FPS

RTX 308086 FPS

Fortnite

1080p

RTX 4070198 FPS

RTX 3080215 FPS

1440p

RTX 4070135 FPS

RTX 3080153 FPS

Hogwarts Legacy

1080p

RTX 407091 FPS

RTX 308099 FPS

1440p

RTX 407072 FPS

RTX 308077 FPS

Call of Duty (Warzone)

1080p

RTX 4070170 FPS

RTX 3080185 FPS

1440p

RTX 4070132 FPS

RTX 3080142 FPS

Red Dead Redemption 2

1080p

RTX 4070110 FPS

RTX 3080120 FPS

1440p

RTX 407094 FPS

RTX 3080100 FPS

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.

RTX 4070 build →RTX 3080 build →

FPS varies with CPU, drivers, and scene. Use the PC4Games comparator for picks tied to your games.

RTX 3080 or RTX 4070: quick summary

The RTX 3080 delivers better overall performance in our benchmarks. The RTX 4070 stays competitive, especially as a value option on the used market.

At 1080p: the RTX 3080 has more headroom in demanding titles. At 1440p: the gap widens — the RTX 3080 is more comfortable targeting 60+ FPS at high/ultra settings.

Power draw and PSU compatibility

The RTX 4070 has a TDP of 200W; the RTX 3080 draws 320W. The RTX 4070 is more power-efficient — a notable advantage for small cases or PSUs under 650W.

Price and value in 2026

In 2026, the RTX 4070 sells for around 380–440 € and the RTX 3080 for 300–400 € (occasion). The RTX 3080 delivers better performance at a typically higher price — weigh whether the difference is worth it for your target resolution.