NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super is a high-end Ada Lovelace card created mainly to improve the RTX 4080 value proposition. This record combines the official specification, original launch pricing and practical purchase context. The linked 5000 Series Review is evidence-based: we have not tested this card directly and attribute the independent measurements used in our assessment.
Product overview
The Super refresh added only a small amount of performance, but its lower $999 launch price was the meaningful change. Sixteen gigabytes, strong ray tracing and dual encoders made it a balanced premium 4K product.
Launch pricing was $999 in the United States and £959 in the United Kingdom. Those are historical launch figures, not a claim about today’s price. Remaining new stock and used listings can vary widely after a newer generation arrives.
Core specifications
- 10,240 CUDA cores and 80 streaming multiprocessors
- 16GB GDDR6X across a 256-bit interface
- 23Gbps memory and 736GB/s bandwidth
- 2.29GHz base clock and 2.55GHz reference boost clock
- 320W total graphics power; 750W recommended system power
- three DisplayPort 1.4a and one HDMI 2.1a display connectivity
Gaming position
It is a high-refresh 1440p and strong 4K GPU. Independent testing found it only a few percent faster than the original RTX 4080, so the lower MSRP rather than a new performance tier defined the refresh.
Sixteen gigabytes is a more comfortable premium baseline than 12GB, supporting high-resolution assets and demanding ray-traced workloads without the flagship’s extreme cost.
Ray tracing, DLSS and creator support
The Ada Lovelace architecture supports hardware ray tracing, DLSS Super Resolution, Frame Generation in supported games, Reflex and NVIDIA’s creator stack. Frame generation can improve presentation fluidity but should be judged alongside native frame rate, input latency and image quality.
The card includes two eighth-generation NVENC encoders and a fifth-generation NVDEC decoder, with AV1 capability useful for streaming and modern video workflows. Application support varies, so buyers with a specific render, AI or editing package should check its current compatibility list.
Power and physical compatibility
The 320W rating is substantial but notably below RTX 4090. The Founders Edition remains large at three slots, and partner models can be longer or thicker. Use separate PSU leads for an adapter and confirm full insertion.
The interface is PCI Express Gen 4; outputs are three DisplayPort 1.4a and one HDMI 2.1a. Reference dimensions do not describe every add-in-board card. Check length, thickness, cable bend clearance and support-bracket requirements for the exact model.
Who should consider it?
It remains relevant as discounted new stock or a warrantied used purchase for 4K gaming and creator work. Compare closely with RTX 5070 Ti and RX 9070 XT pricing rather than assuming the older model must be cheaper.
Its most relevant alternative is RTX 5070 Ti and Radeon RX 9070 XT, with RTX 4090 or RTX 5090 for much higher performance and cost. Because this generation is no longer current, condition, warranty and remaining stock can outweigh small benchmark differences.
UK and US price checks
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Review and source notes
Read the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super Review for the complete evidence-based verdict. Official specifications were checked against NVIDIA’s product information, while the Review links the independent benchmark evidence used.
Before ordering
Confirm whether a listing is new, open-box, refurbished or used; check warranty transferability and return terms; and inspect the exact power connector. Launch MSRP remains useful for historical value analysis, but it should not be mistaken for a guaranteed current price.