NVIDIA · GPUs
GeForce RTX 4080 Super
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is an Ada Lovelace desktop GPU with 16GB of GDDR6X memory, 320W total graphics power, and NVIDIA's 750W system-power recommendation. Its reference specification supports NVIDIA's current DLSS 3.5 feature set.
Buying verdict
Choose GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER for a high-end Ada build when 16GB memory and a 750W power budget fit the system. Skip it if available pricing does not justify it against newer alternatives.
Score
8.7 / 10
Reference price
$899
Released
Jan 31, 2024
Reference price, not a live offer. Editorial data date Jul 29, 2026. Specs and availability can vary by configuration, region, and retailer. Status: available.
Source coverage: 1 cited reference covers 14 listed specifications. “Source cited” labels identify those fields; unbadged specifications remain editorial reference data pending field-level review.
Should you buy it?
A practical ownership call
- Buy it if you want 4K high and premium Ada deals.
- Skip it if reference power input requires either the boxed three-8-pin adapter or a 450w+ pcie gen 5 cable.
- Check current US street pricing before paying launch-level money.
Pros and cons
Pros
- 16GB GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus
- 320W total graphics power with a 750W required system power rating
- DLSS 3.5 features include Super Resolution, DLAA, Ray Reconstruction, and Frame Generation
Cons
- Reference power input requires either the boxed three-8-pin adapter or a 450W+ PCIe Gen 5 cable
- Its 320W graphics-power rating needs case airflow and PSU headroom
- Pricing and partner-board dimensions vary across remaining stock
Key specs
- Architecture
- NVIDIA Ada Lovelace Source cited
- Process Node
- TSMC 4N Needs confirmation
- Memory
- 16GB Source cited
- Memory Type
- GDDR6X Source cited
- Memory Bus
- 256-bit Source cited
- Memory Bandwidth
- 736 GB/s Needs confirmation
- Shader / CUDA Cores
- 10240 CUDA cores Source cited
- Boost Clock
- 2.55 GHz Source cited
Buying scores
Gaming 1440p
9.2
Gaming 4K
8.9
Ray Tracing
9
Power Efficiency
8.1
Price to Performance
7.9
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Alternatives
AMD
Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Choose Radeon RX 7900 XTX for a high-end AMD card with 24GB memory and strong high-resolution capability. Confirm the particular card's size, PCIe interface, pricing and outputs before buying; the cited AMD page describes a 287mm, 2.5-slot reference design.
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5080
Choose GeForce RTX 5080 if 4K high gaming matters more than chasing the absolute top-tier option. Skip it if still expensive for 1440p-only users.
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Availability, sources, and full notes
US availability
GeForce RTX 4080 Super is tracked as a US-market option through official brand channels and mainstream electronics retailers.
Common retailers
NVIDIA, Amazon, Best Buy, B&H, Newegg
Sources and verification
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER specifications · NVIDIA · accessed Jul 29, 2026 · US Field-level coverage: Architecture, Memory, Memory Bus, Typical Board Power, Recommended PSU, Ray Tracing, Upscaling, Memory Type, Shader / CUDA Cores, Boost Clock, Power Connectors, Frame Generation, Display Outputs, Interface
Editorial specification note
Selected fields are matched to NVIDIA's RTX 4080 SUPER reference specification table as of 2026-07-29. Bandwidth, process node, target-resolution guidance, physical board class, and pricing remain editorial reference data unless explicitly badged.
Editorial price note
NVIDIA US launch and street-price patterns are tracked as editorial USD references, not live retailer checkout prices.
Specifications
18 tracked specs across 7 groups · 14 specifications have a field-level source citation.
Platform
- Architecture
- NVIDIA Ada Lovelace Source cited
- Process Node
- TSMC 4N Needs confirmation
| Architecture | NVIDIA Ada Lovelace Source cited |
|---|---|
| Process Node | TSMC 4N Needs confirmation |
Memory
- Memory
- 16GB Source cited
- Memory Type
- GDDR6X Source cited
- Memory Bus
- 256-bit Source cited
- Memory Bandwidth
- 736 GB/s Needs confirmation
| Memory | 16GB Source cited |
|---|---|
| Memory Type | GDDR6X Source cited |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit Source cited |
| Memory Bandwidth | 736 GB/s Needs confirmation |
Compute
- Shader / CUDA Cores
- 10240 CUDA cores Source cited
- Boost Clock
- 2.55 GHz Source cited
| Shader / CUDA Cores | 10240 CUDA cores Source cited |
|---|---|
| Boost Clock | 2.55 GHz Source cited |
Power
- Typical Board Power
- 320W Source cited
- Recommended PSU
- 750W Source cited
- Power Connectors
- 3x PCIe 8-pin adapter or 450W+ PCIe Gen 5 cable Source cited
| Typical Board Power | 320W Source cited |
|---|---|
| Recommended PSU | 750W Source cited |
| Power Connectors | 3x PCIe 8-pin adapter or 450W+ PCIe Gen 5 cable Source cited |
Gaming
- Ray Tracing
- 3rd-gen RT cores Source cited
- Upscaling
- DLSS 3.5 (Super Resolution, DLAA, Ray Reconstruction, Frame Generation) Source cited
- Frame Generation
- DLSS Frame Generation Source cited
- Target Resolution
- 4K high Needs confirmation
| Ray Tracing | 3rd-gen RT cores Source cited |
|---|---|
| Upscaling | DLSS 3.5 (Super Resolution, DLAA, Ray Reconstruction, Frame Generation) Source cited |
| Frame Generation | DLSS Frame Generation Source cited |
| Target Resolution | 4K high Needs confirmation |
Connectivity
- Display Outputs
- 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1x HDMI 2.1 Source cited
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 x16 Source cited
| Display Outputs | 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1x HDMI 2.1 Source cited |
|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 Source cited |
Physical
- Card Length Class
- Full-size dual/triple-slot class Needs confirmation
| Card Length Class | Full-size dual/triple-slot class Needs confirmation |
|---|