The RTX 4070 and RTX 3080 are about as fast in games (less than 4% apart). In 8 popular games at 1080p (High settings), the RTX 4070 averages about 199 FPS and the RTX 3080 about 206 FPS.
Estimated average FPS at 1080p, High settings, with a fast processor so only the graphics cards differ.
Average estimated FPS on High settings in the same games.
| Resolution | RTX 4070 | RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 199 FPS | 206 FPS |
| 1440p | 135 FPS | 140 FPS |
| 4K | 84 FPS | 86 FPS |
How each graphics card compares with the official graphics card requirements of new PC games.
| Game | RTX 4070 | RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Evil Requiem | Above recommended | Above recommended |
| Forza Horizon 6 | Above recommended | Above recommended |
| Gears of War: E-Day | Meets recommended | Meets recommended |
| Crimson Desert | Meets recommended | Meets recommended |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 | Meets recommended | Meets recommended |
| Phantom Blade Zero | Meets recommended | Meets recommended |
| RTX 4070 | RTX 3080 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 300 | 310 ✓ |
| Video memory (VRAM) | 12 GB ✓ | 10 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR6X | GDDR6X |
| Power (board) | 200 W ✓ | 320 W |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| Ray tracing | Yes | Yes |
| Upscaling | DLSS + Frame Generation | DLSS (no Frame Generation) |
| Released | 2023 | 2020 |
| Typical price (US) | $570 | $410 |
Official specs from NVIDIA, AMD and Intel. Performance score: GTX 1060 6GB = 100. Prices: the cheaper of the usual new price and the typical used (eBay) price, October 2026. They change every week.
Not sure how much video memory you need? Read How Much VRAM Do You Need for Gaming.
For gaming they are about the same: less than 4% apart. Pick the cheaper one, or the RTX 4070 for its extra video memory.
At 1440p High, our estimate is about 135 FPS for the RTX 4070 and 140 FPS for the RTX 3080 on average in recent games. More VRAM also helps at 1440p: RTX 4070 12 GB, RTX 3080 10 GB.
Every graphics card has a gaming performance score (GTX 1060 6GB = 100) based on published benchmark averages. FPS come from the same model as our FPS Estimator, with a fast processor so only the graphics cards differ. They are estimates, not benchmarks.
How we compare: scores are gaming performance averages from published benchmarks (TechPowerUp, Tom's Hardware and others), and FPS come from the same model as our FPS Estimator, calibrated on benchmark results. They are estimates for typical gameplay, not our own lab tests. Updated October 2026. See our editorial standards.