Gigabyte

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER GAMING OC

Gigabyte's GAMING OC take on the RTX 4080 SUPER, with 16GB of GDDR6X, WINDFORCE cooling, RGB Fusion, and dual BIOS for premium 4K builds.

75/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
16GB GDDR6XDLSS 3 with Frame GenWINDFORCE coolingRGB FusionDual BIOS
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Why we rate it

  • Strong native 4K performance
  • DLSS 3 with Frame Generation
  • Dual BIOS flexibility
  • WINDFORCE cooling with RGB Fusion
  • Superseded by RTX 5080
  • Heavy 320W TDP
Score profile

Where the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER GAMING OC wins and loses

Scored against the graphics cards class
4K1440pRayVRAM86958982
4K rasterisation
86
1440p rasterisation
95
Ray tracing
89
VRAM headroom
82
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Memory

VRAM16 GB
Memory typeGDDR6X
Memory bus width256

Compute units

Boost clock2595 MHz

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GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER GAMING OC vs Sapphire Radeon RX 7900 XTX

Highlighted cell = better in that row
4K1440pRayVRAM
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER GAMING OCRadeon RX 7900 XTX
 GigabyteGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER GAMING OCThis pageSapphireRadeon RX 7900 XTX
Overall score75 /10075 /100
VRAM16 GB24 GBBetter
Boost clock2595 MHz
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR6X
TDP355 W
Cuda cores12288
Memory bus bit256384Better
Who it's for

Is the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER GAMING OC right for you?

Buy it if
Premium 4K gamers at a discount

If you find this card at a clear discount versus the RTX 5080, and you want capable native 4K gaming with DLSS 3 Frame Generation plus RGB Fusion for a showpiece build, the GAMING OC delivers.

Skip it if
Full-RRP current-gen shoppers

If you're shopping new at full price, the RTX 5080 makes more sense for similar money. Adds DLSS 4 multi-frame generation, GDDR7 memory, and modern features.

Native 4K AAA gamer
Plays modern AAA at native 4K with ray tracing enabled. DLSS 3 Frame Generation makes even heavy RT titles smooth and playable at 4K with image quality intact.
excellent
Multitasking creator
Uses the card for gaming plus Blender, 3D rendering, or video work. The 16GB VRAM is useful for moderate creator workloads, though serious pro work benefits from 24GB cards.
good
1440p high-refresh gamer
Plays at 1440p above 144 Hz with everything cranked. Capable but overkill for 1440p, where the RTX 4070 SUPER or RTX 5070 deliver similar fps for less money.
okay
Full-RRP current-gen shopper
Shopping new at current prices. The RTX 5080 makes more sense for similar money, adding DLSS 4 multi-frame generation and GDDR7 memory.
skip
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the RTX 4080 SUPER worth buying over the RTX 5080?

Only at a meaningful discount. The 5080 adds DLSS 4 multi-frame generation and GDDR7 memory at typically similar pricing. The 4080 SUPER needs to be clearly cheaper to compete.

Is the 4080 SUPER better than the original 4080?

Slightly. The SUPER has more CUDA cores at typically similar or lower launch pricing. If both are available at similar prices, the SUPER is the clearly smarter buy.

Can the RTX 4080 SUPER do 4K gaming?

Yes, comfortably. Native 4K ultra is handled well in modern AAA, with DLSS 3 Frame Generation making even heavy ray tracing playable at 4K. Comfortable for sustained high-refresh 4K play.

What PSU do I need for the Gigabyte 4080 SUPER GAMING OC?

Nvidia recommends 750W as a floor for the 4080 SUPER. With a power-hungry CPU like a Core i9 or Ryzen 9, step up to a quality 850W or 1000W unit for transient spike headroom.