Buying Guide
The Best RTX 4080 Super Graphics Cards
Six partner RTX 4080 Super cards compared on boost clock, cooler, extras and price at the time of writing.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read6 products evaluated

The RTX 4080 Super replaced the RTX 4080 with slightly more CUDA cores and the same 16GB of GDDR6X. Partner cards differ mainly in cooler, clock speed and price.
We compared listed specifications from the card makers and retailer listings; we did not benchmark these cards.
Quick Picks
Which of the 6 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.

Lowest Price at Writing
PNY GeForce RTX 4080 Super XLR8 Verto Epic-X RGB OCThe least expensive RTX 4080 Super here at the time of writing.
Best for: Keeping the build under budget.
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Highest Listed Boost
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4080 Super OC EditionA 2640MHz boost in OC mode.
Best for: Buyers who want the fastest factory clock.
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Best No-Frills Card
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Super WINDFORCE V2A triple-fan cooler and metal backplate without lighting.
Best for: Plain, dark builds.
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Best Dual BIOS Pick
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming OCA dual BIOS switch with RGB Fusion lighting.
Best for: Tuning between quiet and performance modes.
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Best White 4080 Super
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO OC 16GA white AERO finish with an anti-sag bracket.
Best for: White-themed builds.
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Reference Design
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super Founders EditionNVIDIA's own Founders Edition cooler.
Best for: Buyers who prefer NVIDIA's design.
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Our Picks
Lowest Price at Writing1 of 6
PNY GeForce RTX 4080 Super XLR8 Verto Epic-X RGB OC
PNY's XLR8 Verto Epic-X offers 10,240 CUDA cores, 736GB/s of bandwidth and a 2595MHz boost on a 3.5-slot cooler.
Best for
- Keeping the build under budget.
Skip if
- Pass on it if its 3.5-slot cooler covers the slots below rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
It was the least expensive RTX 4080 Super here at the time of writing. Like the Gigabyte 4080 Super Gaming OC, it has a 2595MHz boost clock, while the ASUS TUF 4080 Super uses a 2640MHz (OC mode) boost clock. The PNY 4080 Super XLR8 occupies 3.5 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case.
Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the PNY 4080 Super XLR8 with the maker. You also get this: 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures.
Key specs
- GPU
- RTX 4080 Super
- VRAM
- 16GB
- Memory
- GDDR6X
- Thickness
- 3.5-slot
- Boost clock
- 2595MHz
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- 10,240 CUDA cores and 736GB/s of memory bandwidth
- 2595MHz boost clock
- The least expensive RTX 4080 Super here at the time of writing
Cons
- Its 3.5-slot cooler covers the slots below
- Costs more than the Gigabyte 4080 Super Windforce V2 at the time of writing
Highest Listed Boost2 of 6
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4080 Super OC Edition
The ASUS TUF 4080 Super offers a 2640MHz boost in OC mode, the highest clock among these 4080 Super cards.
Best for
- Buyers who want the fastest factory clock.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the Gigabyte 4080 Super Windforce V2 was cheaper at our last price check.
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. Worth noting: 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures. On price it sat fifth of 6, between the cheaper PNY 4080 Super XLR8 and the pricier RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition, at the time of writing.
Key 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
Cons
- Costs more than the Gigabyte 4080 Super Windforce V2 at the time of writing
Best No-Frills Card3 of 6
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Super WINDFORCE V2
Gigabyte's Windforce V2 is a plain triple-fan RTX 4080 Super with a metal backplate and three DisplayPort 1.4a outputs plus HDMI 2.1a.
Best for
- Plain, dark builds.
Skip if
- Look at the other picks if you need a feature not covered above.
Why we like it
It skips lighting and extras. It supports DLSS 3, and third-generation RT cores give up to twice the ray tracing performance of the previous generation. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte 4080 Super Windforce V2; 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 Windforce V2 with the maker. Another plus: 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the Gigabyte 4080 Super AERO was the next step up.
Key specs
- GPU
- RTX 4080 Super
- VRAM
- 16GB
- Memory
- GDDR6X
- Outputs
- 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1 x HDMI 2.1a
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- WINDFORCE triple-fan cooler
- Metal backplate
- A triple-fan cooler and metal backplate without lighting
Best Dual BIOS Pick4 of 6
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming OC
Gigabyte's Gaming OC adds a dual BIOS switch, RGB Fusion lighting and a metal backplate to a 2595MHz RTX 4080 Super.
Best for
- Tuning between quiet and performance modes.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the Gigabyte 4080 Super Windforce V2 cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
Outputs are three DisplayPort 1.4 and one HDMI 2.1a, and the 16GB of GDDR6X runs at 23,000MHz on a 256-bit bus under a Windforce cooling system. It shares a 2595MHz boost clock with the PNY 4080 Super XLR8; the ASUS TUF 4080 Super goes with 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. On price it sat third of 6, between the cheaper Gigabyte 4080 Super AERO and the pricier PNY 4080 Super XLR8, at the time of writing.
Key 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
Cons
- Costs more than the Gigabyte 4080 Super Windforce V2 at the time of writing
Best White 4080 Super5 of 6
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO OC 16G
The AERO OC is Gigabyte's white-themed RTX 4080 Super, with a dual BIOS switch and an anti-sag bracket in the box.
Best for
- White-themed builds.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the Gigabyte 4080 Super Windforce V2 cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
Its 16GB of GDDR6X runs on a 256-bit interface, with a metal backplate and WINDFORCE cooling. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte 4080 Super AERO; 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 AERO with the maker.
Worth noting: 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures. On price it sat second of 6, between the cheaper Gigabyte 4080 Super Windforce V2 and the pricier Gigabyte 4080 Super Gaming OC, at the time of writing.
Key specs
- GPU
- RTX 4080 Super
- VRAM
- 16GB
- Memory
- GDDR6X
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- Anti-sag bracket in the box
- Dual BIOS switch
- White-themed AERO finish
Cons
- Costs more than the Gigabyte 4080 Super Windforce V2 at the time of writing
Reference Design6 of 6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition
The Founders Edition is NVIDIA's own RTX 4080 Super design, with a 2.55GHz boost.
Best for
- Buyers who prefer NVIDIA's design.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the Gigabyte 4080 Super Windforce V2, which 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.
You also get this: 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures. It was the highest-priced of the 6 picks at the time of writing, so the case for it rests on what it adds over the ASUS TUF 4080 Super and the rest. The trade-off is video memory; for more, the PNY 4080 Super XLR8 offers 16GB.
Key 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
Cons
- Costs more than the Gigabyte 4080 Super Windforce V2 at the time of writing
How We Chose These RTX 4080 Super Cards
Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.

- The figures behind the order
- We set side by side six cards on GPU, video memory, memory and boost clock from manufacturer specifications. Nothing was tested in-house; 3 of the 4 fields compared are stated for every pick, while boost clock has gaps.
- What every pick has in common
- All 6, from the PNY 4080 Super XLR8 to the RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition, state GPU, video memory and memory and share RTX 4080 Super GPU and GDDR6X memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Gigabyte 4080 Super Windforce V2 and the Gigabyte 4080 Super AERO give no boost clock.
- Price range
- From the Gigabyte 4080 Super Windforce V2 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 Card
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Setup checks
The PNY 4080 Super XLR8 occupies 3.5 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case. No dimensions are published for the ASUS TUF 4080 Super; get length and thickness from the maker's page first.
Extras that separate them
The Gigabyte 4080 Super Gaming OC: RGB Fusion lighting and a metal backplate. The Gigabyte 4080 Super AERO: a dual BIOS switch. The RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition: a 2.55GHz boost clock.

A graphics card's bare circuit board around the GPU die Budget
All 6 sat in the over $1500 tier when we checked, from the Gigabyte 4080 Super Windforce V2 at the low end to the RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition at the top, so decide on features first.
Start from what matters most
Keeping the build under budget: the PNY 4080 Super XLR8. Buyers who want the fastest factory clock: the ASUS TUF 4080 Super. Plain, dark builds: the Gigabyte 4080 Super Windforce V2.
Plan the power connector and PSU
Cards use one or two 8-pin PCIe plugs or a single 16-pin 12V-2x6 plug. Confirm your power supply has the right cables and meets the maker's recommended wattage.
How to Choose an RTX 4080 Super Card
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Keeping the build under budget | PNY 4080 Super XLR8 | The least expensive RTX 4080 Super here at the time of writing |
| Buyers who want the fastest factory clock | ASUS TUF 4080 Super | A 2640MHz boost in OC mode |
| Plain, dark builds | Gigabyte 4080 Super Windforce V2 | A triple-fan cooler and metal backplate without lighting |
| Tuning between quiet and performance modes | Gigabyte 4080 Super Gaming OC | A dual BIOS switch with RGB Fusion lighting |
| White-themed builds | Gigabyte 4080 Super AERO | A white AERO finish with an anti-sag bracket |
| Buyers who prefer NVIDIA's design | RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition | NVIDIA's own Founders Edition cooler |
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Key specs side by side
The PNY 4080 Super XLR8, the ASUS TUF 4080 Super and the rest, as their makers list them.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Boost clock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNY 4080 Super XLR8 | RTX 4080 Super | 16GB | GDDR6X | 2595MHz |
| ASUS TUF 4080 Super | RTX 4080 Super | 16GB | GDDR6X | 2640MHz (OC mode) |
| Gigabyte 4080 Super Windforce V2 | RTX 4080 Super | 16GB | GDDR6X | Not listed |
| Gigabyte 4080 Super Gaming OC | RTX 4080 Super | 16GB | GDDR6X | 2595MHz |
| Gigabyte 4080 Super AERO | RTX 4080 Super | 16GB | GDDR6X | Not listed |
| RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition | RTX 4080 Super | 16GB | GDDR6X | 2.55GHz |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition our Reference Design pick?
It carries the badge for NVIDIA's own Founders Edition cooler. It makes sense for anyone who prefers NVIDIA's design.
Will the PNY 4080 Super XLR8 work with my setup?
The PNY 4080 Super XLR8 occupies 3.5 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the PNY 4080 Super XLR8 with the maker. In this guide it ranks first of 6, as our Lowest Price at Writing pick.
What extras do the PNY 4080 Super XLR8 and the ASUS TUF 4080 Super include?
The PNY 4080 Super XLR8: 10,240 CUDA cores and 736GB/s of memory bandwidth. The ASUS TUF 4080 Super: a 2640MHz boost clock in OC mode. The Gigabyte 4080 Super Windforce V2: a WINDFORCE triple-fan cooler.
Who should choose the PNY 4080 Super XLR8?
The PNY 4080 Super XLR8 carries our Lowest Price at Writing label for the least expensive RTX 4080 Super here at the time of writing. It ranks first of 6 here and sat in the over $1500 tier at our last price check; it suits keeping the build under budget.
Should I pick the PNY 4080 Super XLR8 or the RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition?
The PNY 4080 Super XLR8 suits keeping the build under budget; the RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition suits buyers who prefer NVIDIA's design.
Bottom Line
PNY's XLR8 was the most affordable RTX 4080 Super here at the time of writing, while the ASUS TUF lists the highest clock. Gigabyte covers plain, dual-BIOS and white builds, and the Founders Edition is the reference choice.
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