Head-to-head used GPU value

GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 3080

GeForce RTX 3080 GA102 | GDDR6X | 10 GB currently offers better used performance per dollar. GeForce RTX 3080 GA102 | GDDR6X | 10 GB is about 2.2% faster in the tracked relative score.

Prices updated Sep 30, 2026
Used price differenceGeForce RTX 3080 GA102 | GDDR6X | 10 GB is 30.6% lower
Performance differenceGeForce RTX 3080 GA102 | GDDR6X | 10 GB is 2.2% higher
Value differenceGeForce RTX 3080 GA102 | GDDR6X | 10 GB is 47.1% higher

Which GPU Should You Buy?

Current market, memory, and power differences that can change the better choice.

Best Used-Market Value

GeForce RTX 3080 GA102 | GDDR6X | 10 GB has the stronger tracked performance-per-dollar score at current used prices. GeForce RTX 3080 GA102 | GDDR6X | 10 GB is about $157.37 cheaper.

VRAM And Longevity

GeForce RTX 4070 AD104 | GDDR6X | 12 GB includes 2 GB more VRAM. That can matter at higher texture settings, although capacity alone does not make a card faster.

Power And Upgrade Fit

GeForce RTX 4070 AD104 | GDDR6X | 12 GB uses about 120 W less board power on the tracked specifications, which can reduce PSU and cooling requirements.

Price, Performance And Specification Comparison

Used price uses the latest median, then the 25th percentile or minimum as fallback.

MetricGeForce RTX 4070 AD104 | GDDR6X | 12 GBGeForce RTX 3080 GA102 | GDDR6X | 10 GB
Current used price$514.96$357.59
Current new price$680$549
Relative performance2324
3DMark Time Spy19,49920,057
Performance per used dollar0.0450.066
VRAM12 GB10 GB
Board power200 W320 W
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAmpere
Release year20232020
Qualified sales835
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GeForce RTX 4070 AD104 | GDDR6X | 12 GB

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GeForce RTX 3080 GA102 | GDDR6X | 10 GB

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