NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
Opinion and specs

Gaming graphics

Our verdict

Flagship

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a top-of-the-range gaming graphics card: a separate chip from the processor, made for gaming. It has 12 GB of memory and came out in 2023.

It is currently fitted in 2 laptops from $3499, at an average price of $3999.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is 9% faster and its entry price is $100 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 a good graphics card?

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a top-of-the-range gaming graphics card: a separate chip from the processor, made for gaming. It sits at 5 of 144 in the ranking, with 87.5% of the power of the best graphics card in the catalogue.

Can you game on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080?

Yes, comfortably: 1440p maxed out, and 4K in most titles with upscaling on.

Is 12 GB of VRAM enough for gaming?

Yes, easily: 12 GB leaves room even at 1440p with everything high. What will set the limit is the card's power, not its memory.

Is the laptop NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 the same as the desktop one?

No. Beyond being a different chip, in laptops each maker decides how much power it is allowed to draw: on this model, between 60 and 150 W. That is why two laptops with the same card can perform quite differently.

What year is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 from?

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 came out in 2023.

How much does a laptop with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 cost?

It is currently fitted in 2 laptops from $3499, at an average price of $3999.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is 9% faster and its entry price is $100 lower.

Specs

Discrete graphics memory type
GDDR6
Discrete graphics card memory
12 GB
Discrete GPU manufacturer
NVIDIA

Performance summary

#5 of 144
Relative performance 87.5%
Laptops 2
Price from $3499
Average price $3999

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