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 The PC Journal editorial team
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
Our 6 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Lowest Price at Writing
PNY GeForce RTX 4080 Super XLR8 Verto Epic-X RGB OC
The 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 Edition
A 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 V2
A 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 OC
A 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 16G
A 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 Edition
NVIDIA'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 on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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 belo 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. It cost the least of the 6 picks at the time of writing, with the Gigabyte 4080 Super Windforce V2 the next step up.
Key dimensions & 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
Highest Listed Boost2 of 6
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
- Buyers who want the fastest factory clock.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the PNY 4080 Super XLR8 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. It also brings 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures. On price it sat fourth of 6, between the cheaper Gigabyte 4080 Super AERO and the pricier Gigabyte 4080 Super Gaming OC, at the time of writing.
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
Cons
- Costs more than the PNY 4080 Super XLR8 at the time of writing
Best No-Frills Card3 of 6
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Super WINDFORCE V2 on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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
- Price-first buyers should look at the PNY 4080 Super XLR8, which cost less when we checked.
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 is 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures. Its price falls between the PNY 4080 Super XLR8 and the Gigabyte 4080 Super AERO, based on our last check.
Key dimensions & 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
Cons
- Costs more than the PNY 4080 Super XLR8 at the time of writing
Best Dual BIOS Pick4 of 6
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
- Tuning between quiet and performance modes.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the PNY 4080 Super XLR8 cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
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.
It also brings 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures. On price it sat fifth of 6, between the cheaper ASUS TUF 4080 Super and the pricier RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition, at the time of writing.
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
Cons
- Costs more than the PNY 4080 Super XLR8 at the time of writing
Best White 4080 Super5 of 6
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO OC 16G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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 PNY 4080 Super XLR8 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.
It also brings 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures. On price it sat third of 6, between the cheaper Gigabyte 4080 Super Windforce V2 and the pricier ASUS TUF 4080 Super, at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & 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 PNY 4080 Super XLR8 at the time of writing
Reference Design6 of 6
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
- Buyers who prefer NVIDIA's design.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the PNY 4080 Super XLR8, 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.
Worth noting too: 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 Gigabyte 4080 Super Gaming OC and the rest. The trade-off is video memory; for more, the PNY 4080 Super XLR8 offers 16GB.
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
Cons
- Costs more than the PNY 4080 Super XLR8 at the time of writing
How We Chose These RTX 4080 Super Cards
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- Price tier
- We grouped picks by price at the time of writing rather than by listed clock speed.
- Power
- We noted the power connector and recommended power supply where listed.
- Fit
- We recorded length and slot thickness where the maker lists them, plus low-profile and SFF-Ready status.
- Cooling and extras
- We checked cooler design, fan-stop modes, dual BIOS, support brackets and display outputs.
What to Look for in an RTX 4080 Super Card
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Check length and thickness
Partner cards of the same GPU can differ by several centimetres. Compare the card's length with the case's GPU clearance, allowing for front fans or a radiator, and check how many slots it covers.
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.
Compare upscaling and encoders
NVIDIA cards support DLSS, AMD cards FSR and Intel cards XeSS. Each game supports a different mix, so check the titles you play.
Streamers should also compare hardware video encoders.
Pair it with a balanced CPU
A fast card with an old CPU can stall at high frame rates, especially at 1080p. At 4K the GPU does most of the work, so the CPU matters less.
Match the card to your monitor
Resolution and refresh rate decide how much GPU you need. A 1080p screen at 144Hz asks far less than 1440p at 165Hz or 4K.
Buy for the monitor you use now or will buy soon, not for a resolution you may never run.
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
Figures as each maker states 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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By price at the time of writing
Prices change often; these tiers reflect Amazon prices when this guide was updated.
| Price tier | Cards |
|---|---|
| About $1000 to $1500 | PNY 4080 Super XLR8 |
| Over $1500 | Gigabyte 4080 Super Windforce V2, Gigabyte 4080 Super AERO, ASUS TUF 4080 Super, Gigabyte 4080 Super Gaming OC, RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my CPU hold the card back?
It depends on resolution and the games you play. At 1080p and high refresh rates the CPU matters more; at 4K the GPU sets the limit.
Should I choose AMD or NVIDIA?
Compare price and memory at your budget first, then features such as DLSS or FSR support in your games and hardware encoding if you stream.
How big a power supply do I need?
Use the maker's recommendation for your exact card, then add headroom if you run a high-power CPU. Also check the connectors, not just the wattage.
Do I need a GPU support bracket?
Long, heavy cards can sag and stress the slot. Some come with a support stand or bracket; otherwise one is inexpensive to add.
Do partner cards of the same GPU perform differently?
Only slightly. Factory overclocks add a few percent at most; cooling, noise, size and price differ more.
Will a PCIe 5.0 card work in a PCIe 4.0 or 3.0 slot?
Yes, the interface is backward compatible. Cards with a narrow x8 link can lose some performance on PCIe 3.0 boards.
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.