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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12 GB

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12 GB. Specifications, performance, tests

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Released
Q4/2022
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
Released
Q3/2022
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12 GB
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12 GB

What's the best choice NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12 GB? Which graphics card is faster?

We have prepared a comparison to help you choose the best graphics card. Compare their specifications and benchmarks.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 has a maximum frequency of 2.235 GHz. Memory size 24 GB. Memory type GDDR6X. Released in Q4/2022.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12 GB has a maximum frequency of 1.313 GHz. Memory size 12 GB. Memory type GDDR6X. Released in Q3/2022.

Differences

  • Higher clock speed

    Around 41% better clock speed

    2.235 GHz left arrow 1.313 GHz
  • More memory

    50% more memory

    24 GB left arrow 12 GB

Positions in all rankings

Common positions NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

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Positions in all rankings

Common positions NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12 GB GPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • Performance relative to other GPU chips
    3 place

Specifications

Technical data
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12 GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12 GB
General info

Comparison of basic technical data of graphics cards NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12 GB, chip, information processing units.

  • GPU Chip
    AD102-300 / AD102-301 (Ada Lovelace) left arrow AD104
  • Render Output Units
    192 left arrow 80
  • Texture Units
    512 left arrow 240
Memory settings

Comparison of the amount of memory on board graphics cards. The more the better.

  • Memory Size
    24 GB left arrow 12 GB
  • Memory Type
    GDDR6X left arrow GDDR6X
  • Memory Clock
    1.313 GHz left arrow 1.313 GHz
  • Memory Speed
    21.0 Gbps left arrow 21 Gbps
Clock frequency

Let's compare the memory frequency of graphics cards NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12 GB. The higher the better.

  • Base Clock
    2.235 GHz left arrow 2.31 GHz
  • Boost Clock
    2.520 GHz left arrow 2.61 GHz
Thermal Management

Connectors, the number of thermal watts emitted in normal mode and at overclocking.

  • TDP
    450 W left arrow 285 W
Interfaces

Connectivity and connections.

  • Max. Displays
    4 left arrow 4
  • HDMI Ports
    1x HDMI v2.1 left arrow 1x HDMI 2.1
  • DP Ports
    3x DP v1.4a left arrow 3x DisplayPort 1.4a
Technical data

Technical data that is used to its full potential in computer games.

  • Max. resolution
    7680x4320 left arrow 3840x2160
  • DirectX
    12_2 (Ultimate) left arrow 12.2
Dimensions

The difference in size, weight and slot of the compared devices

  • Length
    304 mm left arrow 267 mm
  • Width
    61 mm left arrow 112 mm
More information

Comparison of interfaces and release dates for GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12 GB and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

  • GPU Interface
    PCIe 4.0 x 16 left arrow PCIe 4.0 x16
  • Release date
    Q4/2022 left arrow Q3/2022
  • Structure size
    4 nm left arrow 4 nm

Benchmarks

Performance tests GPUs

Based on the results of several popular benchmarks, you can more accurately estimate the performance difference between NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12 GB.

Compare synthetic benchmarks and choose the best graphics card for you!

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12 GB Performance relative to other GPU chips
152%
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
122%
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
100%
86%
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
66%
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
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