Buying Guide
The Best RTX 4080 Super Cards, Premium First
We weighed three graphics cards on video memory and GPU, and the ASUS TUF 4080 Super costs the least.
By The PC Journal editorial team
11 min read3 products evaluated
The 4080 Super lowered the price of the 4080 while keeping 16GB. Every pick is an RTX 4080 Super, ordered with the most expensive first.
We ranked these graphics cards on GPU, VRAM and memory using manufacturer specifications; we did not test these graphics cards ourselves, and where a maker leaves a figure out, we say so.
Quick Picks
Our 3 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Premium Pick
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition
The top of this price range, adding NVIDIA's own Founders Edition design.
Best for: Spending more for the fullest feature set.
Our take Check price for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition (opens in a new tab)
Also Consider
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming OC
A dual BIOS switch.
Best for: Buyers who want dual BIOS switch.
Our take Check price for Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming OC (opens in a new tab)
Lowest Price Here
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4080 Super OC Edition
The lowest price among these graphics cards at the time of writing.
Best for: Getting 2640MHz boost clock in OC mode for the least money.
Our take Check price for ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4080 Super OC Edition (opens in a new tab)
| Pick | Why it’s here | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The top of this price range, adding NVIDIA's own Founders Edition design. | Spending more for the fullest feature set. | Check price for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition (opens in a new tab) |
| A dual BIOS switch. | Buyers who want dual BIOS switch. | Check price for Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming OC (opens in a new tab) |
| The lowest price among these graphics cards at the time of writing. | Getting 2640MHz boost clock in OC mode for the least money. | Check price for ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4080 Super OC Edition (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Premium Pick1 of 3
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Founders Edition is NVIDIA's own RTX 4080 Super design, with a 2.55GHz boost.
Best for
- Spending more for the fullest feature set.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the ASUS TUF 4080 Super cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It is the reference card other models are measured against. No dimensions are published for the RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition with the maker.
It also brings 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures. Before buying, weigh one limit: costs more than the ASUS TUF 4080 Super at the time of writing. It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the Gigabyte 4080 Super Gaming OC.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4080 Super
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6X
- Boost clock: 2.55GHz
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- NVIDIA's own Founders Edition design
- 2.55GHz boost clock
- The top of this price range, adding NVIDIA's own Founders Edition design
Cons
- Costs more than the ASUS TUF 4080 Super at the time of writing
Also Consider2 of 3
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gigabyte's Gaming OC adds a dual BIOS switch, RGB Fusion lighting and a metal backplate to a 2595MHz RTX 4080 Super.
Best for
- Buyers who want dual BIOS switch.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the ASUS TUF 4080 Super cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
A 2595MHz boost clock is unique to it among these picks, while the ASUS TUF 4080 Super uses a 2640MHz (OC mode) boost clock. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte 4080 Super Gaming OC; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the Gigabyte 4080 Super Gaming OC with the maker.
Worth noting too: 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures. Its price falls between the ASUS TUF 4080 Super and the RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition, based on our last check.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4080 Super
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6X
- Boost clock: 2595MHz
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- Dual BIOS switch
- RGB Fusion lighting and a metal backplate
- 2595MHz boost clock, the only one here
Cons
- Costs more than the ASUS TUF 4080 Super at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here3 of 3
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4080 Super OC Edition on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The ASUS TUF 4080 Super offers a 2640MHz boost in OC mode, the highest clock among these 4080 Super cards.
Best for
- Getting 2640MHz boost clock in OC mode for the least money.
Skip if
- Look at the other picks if you need a feature not covered above.
Why we like it
Its Axial-tech fans are rated by ASUS for 23% more airflow. It supports DLSS 3 frame generation, and third-generation RT cores double ray tracing performance over the last generation. No dimensions are published for the ASUS TUF 4080 Super; get length and thickness from the maker's page first.
Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the ASUS TUF 4080 Super with the maker. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the Gigabyte 4080 Super Gaming OC was the next step up. If video memory is your priority, the RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition (16GB) is the stronger choice.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 4080 Super
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6X
- Boost clock: 2640MHz (OC mode)
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- 2640MHz boost clock in OC mode
- Axial-tech fans that ASUS rates for 23% more airflow
- The lowest price among these graphics cards at the time of writing
How We Chose
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- How these picks were ranked
- We set side by side three cards on GPU, video memory, memory and boost clock, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house.
- What every pick has in common
- All 3, from the RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition to the ASUS TUF 4080 Super, state GPU, video memory and memory and share RTX 4080 Super GPU and GDDR6X memory.
- Who each pick suits
- The RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition for the top of this price range, adding NVIDIA's own Founders Edition design; the Gigabyte 4080 Super Gaming OC for a dual BIOS switch; the ASUS TUF 4080 Super for the lowest price among these graphics cards at the time of writing.
- Price range
- From the ASUS TUF 4080 Super to the RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition, all sat in the over $1500 tier when we checked.
What to Look for in an RTX 4080 Super Cards, Premium First
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Setup checks
No dimensions are published for the RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition; get length and thickness from the maker's page first.
Extras that separate them
The RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition: a 2.55GHz boost clock. The Gigabyte 4080 Super Gaming OC: RGB Fusion lighting and a metal backplate. The ASUS TUF 4080 Super: Axial-tech fans that ASUS rates for 23% more airflow.
How much to spend
All 3 sat in one tier when we checked, from the ASUS TUF 4080 Super at the low end to the RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition at the top, so decide on features first.
Start from what matters most
Spending more for the fullest feature set: the RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition. Getting 2640MHz boost clock in OC mode for the least money: the ASUS TUF 4080 Super.
Cooler size affects noise
Larger triple-fan coolers usually run quieter under load than compact dual-fan designs. A 0dB mode stops the fans at light load.
How to Choose an RTX 4080 Super Cards, Premium First
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Spending more for the fullest feature set | RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition | The top of this price range, adding NVIDIA's own Founders Edition design |
| Buyers who want dual BIOS switch | Gigabyte 4080 Super Gaming OC | A dual BIOS switch |
| Getting 2640MHz boost clock in OC mode for the least money | ASUS TUF 4080 Super | The lowest price among these graphics cards at the time of writing |
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Key specs side by side
The RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition, the Gigabyte 4080 Super Gaming OC and the rest, as their makers list them.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Boost clock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition | RTX 4080 Super | 16GB | GDDR6X | 2.55GHz |
| Gigabyte 4080 Super Gaming OC | RTX 4080 Super | 16GB | GDDR6X | 2595MHz |
| ASUS TUF 4080 Super | RTX 4080 Super | 16GB | GDDR6X | 2640MHz (OC mode) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the ASUS TUF 4080 Super our Lowest Price Here pick?
It earns the label for the lowest price among these graphics cards at the time of writing. It suits getting 2640MHz boost clock in OC mode for the least money.
Will the Gigabyte 4080 Super Gaming OC work with my setup?
No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte 4080 Super Gaming OC; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the Gigabyte 4080 Super Gaming OC with the maker. In this guide it ranks second of 3.
What extras do the RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition and the Gigabyte 4080 Super Gaming OC include?
The RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition: NVIDIA's own Founders Edition design. The Gigabyte 4080 Super Gaming OC: a dual BIOS switch. The ASUS TUF 4080 Super: a 2640MHz boost clock in OC mode.
Who should choose the RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition?
The RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition carries our Premium Pick label for the top of this price range, adding NVIDIA's own Founders Edition design. It ranks first of 3 here.
Should I pick the RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition or the ASUS TUF 4080 Super?
The RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition suits spending more for the fullest feature set; the ASUS TUF 4080 Super suits getting 2640MHz boost clock in OC mode for the least money.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition, chosen for the top of this price range, adding NVIDIA's own Founders Edition design. Look at the Gigabyte 4080 Super Gaming OC for a dual BIOS switch and the ASUS TUF 4080 Super for the lowest price among these graphics cards at the time of writing if those matter more to you.
Check for support brackets; heavy coolers sag in vertical slots.