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GeForce RTX 4090 vs GeForce RTX 3080

We compared GeForce RTX 4090 and GeForce RTX 3080: expected FPS in popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, a specifications table and prices in shops. Find out which one wins.

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GeForce RTX 4090 vs GeForce RTX 3080GeForce RTX 4090 delivers ~70% more FPS in games.Fortnite 1440p: 330 vs 195 FPS.

FPS comparison

Average FPS paired with AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (QHD - 1440p), “High” settings.

GeForce RTX 4090GeForce RTX 3080
Fortnite330 FPS195 FPS
Counter-Strike 2370 FPS215 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077175 FPS105 FPS
Valorant755 FPS445 FPS
COD: Warzone280 FPS170 FPS
Battlefield 6215 FPS130 FPS
PUBG: Battlegrounds315 FPS185 FPS
Rainbow Six Siege440 FPS260 FPS
Marvel Rivals140 FPS80 FPS
GTA V140 FPS80 FPS
Red Dead Redemption 2205 FPS120 FPS
Escape from Tarkov140 FPS95 FPS
Rust165 FPS95 FPS
Minecraft570 FPS570 FPS

Specifications

ModelGeForce RTX 4090GeForce RTX 3080
Gaming performance score9053
TDP450 W320 W
VRAM24 GB10 GB
Recommended power supply850 W750 W
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FPS with popular pairings

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D + GeForce RTX 4090Intel Core Ultra 7 265K + GeForce RTX 4090AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D + GeForce RTX 4090Intel Core i5-12400F + GeForce RTX 4090

Calculations are approximate - the real difference depends on the game, settings and drivers.