Head-to-head used GPU value

RTX 3080 vs RTX 4070

GeForce RTX 3080 GA102 | GDDR6X | 10 GB currently offers better used performance per dollar. GeForce RTX 3080 GA102 | GDDR6X | 10 GB is about 2.1% faster in the tracked relative score.

Prices updated Sep 6, 2026
Used price differenceGeForce RTX 4070 AD104 | GDDR6X | 12 GB is 25.2% higher
Performance differenceGeForce RTX 4070 AD104 | GDDR6X | 12 GB is 2.1% lower
Value differenceGeForce RTX 4070 AD104 | GDDR6X | 12 GB is 21.8% lower

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 $100.31 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 3080 GA102 | GDDR6X | 10 GBGeForce RTX 4070 AD104 | GDDR6X | 12 GB
Current used price$397.69$498
Current new price$549$680
Relative performance2423
3DMark Time Spy20,05719,499
Performance per used dollar0.0590.046
VRAM10 GB12 GB
Board power320 W200 W
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Release year20202023
Qualified sales63
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GeForce RTX 3080 GA102 | GDDR6X | 10 GB

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