Launch MSRPs, release cycles and deals windows as of November 9, 2026.
The NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super sits one tier above the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super in NVIDIA's RTX 4000 line-up (Enthusiast vs High-end), so the question is whether the step up is worth it. Against the RTX 4070 Super, the RTX 4080 Super costs $400 more at launch MSRP ($999 vs $599, 67% more), has 4 GB more VRAM (16 GB vs 12 GB) and draws 100W more at rated TDP (320W vs 220W).
This GPU is no longer the current generation. It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5070.
Superseded by RTX 5070
Best for: 1440p gamers who find a well-priced used unit and can accept 12GB VRAM without DLSS 4.
Full details →This GPU is no longer the current generation. It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5080.
Superseded by RTX 5080
Best for: 4K gamers who can find a well-priced used unit, understanding they miss out on DLSS 4 and Blackwell's efficiency gains.
Full details →| NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super | NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | High-end | Enthusiast |
| Generation | RTX 4000 | RTX 4000 |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6X |
| TDP | 220W | 320W |
| Upscaling | DLSS3 | DLSS3 |
| Ray Tracing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Launch MSRP | $599 | $999 |
| Editor score | 8.2/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Released | Jan 17, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Cycle length | ~415 days | ~365 days |
| Cycle advice | Superseded | Superseded |
| Deals advice | Clearance | Clearance |
| Successor | RTX 5070 | RTX 5080 |
New units sell well above MSRP and used units run around $670 as of October 2026 — above the $599 launch price. Delivers ~75% of RTX 5070 performance; only worth it used below $500.
Efficient power draw works with modest PSUs.
Over 2 years of stability optimizations ensure excellent game compatibility.
New units sell around $1,400–$1,600 and used units start around $1,100 as of October 2026 — both above the $999 MSRP. Only worth it if a used unit turns up well below MSRP.
Ample VRAM for 4K gaming and content creation.
Over 2 years of optimizations ensures stability across all titles.
Released Jan 17, 2024, the RTX 4070 Super has been on the market for 2 years 9 months. It has been superseded by the NVIDIA RTX 5070, which launched Mar 6, 2025, so it's no longer a current-generation buy — new stock is clearance, and the rest of the market is second-hand.
Released Jan 31, 2024, the RTX 4080 Super has been on the market for 2 years 9 months. It has been superseded by the NVIDIA RTX 5080, which launched Jan 30, 2025, so it's no longer a current-generation buy — new stock is clearance, and the rest of the market is second-hand.
Both cards are superseded. If you're buying new, their replacements — the NVIDIA RTX 5070 and NVIDIA RTX 5080 — are where current pricing and timing advice apply.
At launch MSRP the RTX 4070 Super is $400 cheaper than the RTX 4080 Super ($599 vs $999, 40% less). Per gigabyte of VRAM that's $49.9 for the RTX 4070 Super and $62.4 for the RTX 4080 Super — the RTX 4070 Super gives more memory for the money. Launch MSRP is only a reference point for a superseded card; its real price is whatever clearance or used stock sells for today.
RTX 4070 Super (deals window to Jun 30, 2027, rated Wait): New retail — no longer in production; remaining new units cost well above the $599 MSRP. Do not buy new.
RTX 4080 Super (deals window to Jun 30, 2027, rated Wait): No clearance — new retail prices are ~40–60% above $999 MSRP due to production ending and scarcity, and used units start around $1,100 as of October 2026. Only consider a used unit well below MSRP.
Our pick: NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super
Is the RTX 4080 Super worth $400 more? That's 67% on top of the RTX 4070 Super's launch MSRP, and it buys you the Enthusiast tier; on the data we track it also has 4 GB more VRAM (16 GB vs 12 GB) and carries a higher editor score (8.4 vs 8.2). The cost side: 100W more rated TDP to cool and power.
Scores and timing are level, so the cheaper RTX 4070 Super gets the nod as the value choice.
Buy/Wait and deals ratings come from release-cycle and pricing data, not benchmarks. How we rate →
Where they're level: memory type (GDDR6X), buy/wait signal (Superseded for both) and release timing (14 days apart).