It’s here! The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the latest gaming GPU offering from NVIDIA, and it is finally available to purchase in the UK. But what makes it different from the original RTX 4080? Well, that’s where I’m here to help. In the blog, we will quickly examine what has improved and what this new version means for your precious FPS.
Key Features of the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
With this refresh, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER saw a one key upgrade over its predecessor, that being the increased core count.
Core Count
Looking at the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has a 5.3% increase compared to the GeForce RTX 4080. The Cuda core count has increased to 10240 from 9728 on the RTX 4080. But what does this mean?
Well, a higher core count in a graphics card means more processing units are available to handle the complex tasks we throw at our GPUs whilst gaming and editing. This leads to better performance in graphics rendering. Basically, this equals better graphics and improved frame rates in your favourite games.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER Performance
You now know how the card has improved, but what does this mean for your favourite games and their performance?
According to NVIDIA, the RTX 4080 SUPER will perform up to 3.1X better than the RTX 3080 TI. If you look at the graphic below, you will see that with DLSS and Ray Tracing turned on, the 4080 SUPER performs 3.1X better than the RTX 3080 Ti in Alan Wake 2. Along with a good uplift in games such as Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, the RTX 4080 SUPER sees a fantastic boost compared to the RTX 3080 Ti.
When it comes to real world performance the RTX 4080 is only 3% to 4% faster than the original RTX 4080. So, why would you buy it? Well where the secret lies is in the price.
RTX 4080 SUPER Price
So, what is the price of this 4K monster? Well, the RTX 4080 SUPER is retailing at an MSRP of £959, seeing a saving of £230 compared to the RTX 4080 launch price (£1189).
Overall, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is shaping up to be a great option for gamers who want to upgrade from their RTX 30 series GPUs. The RTX 4080 SUPER doesn’t boast the best performance increase, but is a lot better value compared the RTX 4080. If you’re in the market for an upgrade, head over to our website and look at our range of GeForce RTX 40 series systems. These include the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. Don’t forget our experts are there to help simplify your PC purchasing process, so don’t hesitate to contact us. They can remove any confusion about buying a PC and get you ready to just plug and play.