RTX 3080 Ti vs RTX 4080 SUPER for Blender
Compare RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 4080 SUPER for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 4080 SUPER leads the Blender benchmark score by 66.6%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 4080 SUPER
67% faster than RTX 3080 Ti
Most VRAM
RTX 4080 SUPER
33% more VRAM than RTX 3080 Ti
Lowest power draw
RTX 4080 SUPER
9% lower rating than RTX 3080 Ti
Cheapest
RTX 3080 Ti
45% cheaper than RTX 4080 SUPER
Best value for money
RTX 3080 Ti
9% better value than RTX 4080 SUPER
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | RTX 3080 Ti | RTX 4080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $909.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | $1,649.00 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | 5.32 +9% | 4.89 |
| Blender benchmark score | 4,843.03 | 8,067.03 +67% |
| VRAM | 12 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes+33% |
| System PSU | 750 W Manufacturer requirement | 750 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 10,240 | 10,240 |
| Boost clock | 1665 MHz | 2550 MHz +53% |
| RT cores | 80 | 80 |
| Tensor cores | 320 | 320 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 912.4 GB/s +24% | 736.3 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6X | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 384-bit +50% | 256-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Render support | OptiX, CUDA | OptiX, CUDA |
| TDP | 350 W | 320 W −9% |
| Release year | 2021 | 2024 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RTX 3080 Ti
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 39 runs
RTX 4080 SUPER
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 32 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 4080 SUPER is the stronger Blender rendering pick here based on benchmark score.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 4080 SUPER leads by 66.6% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (8,067 vs 4,843). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
RTX 4080 SUPER has more scene headroom with 16 GB of VRAM versus 12 GB on RTX 3080 Ti. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RTX 4080 SUPER is the lower-power option at 320 W TDP, compared with 350 W for RTX 3080 Ti. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 4080 SUPER easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 4080 SUPER is both the newer and faster Blender rendering choice here. The main reason to choose RTX 3080 Ti would be price, availability, existing ownership, or a specific workstation requirement.
Comparison summary
RTX 4080 SUPER leads the Blender benchmark score by 66.6%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 4080 SUPER 67% faster than RTX 3080 Ti.
Most VRAM: RTX 4080 SUPER 33% more VRAM than RTX 3080 Ti.
Lowest power draw: RTX 4080 SUPER 9% lower rating than RTX 3080 Ti.
Cheapest: RTX 3080 Ti 45% cheaper than RTX 4080 SUPER.
Best value for money: RTX 3080 Ti 9% better value than RTX 4080 SUPER.
RTX 3080 Ti has 12 GB of VRAM, while RTX 4080 SUPER has 16 GB, which matters when scenes, textures, or geometry get heavier.
If you are deciding between these cards for Blender, focus first on Blender benchmark score, VRAM capacity, memory bandwidth, and whether your scenes are likely to benefit more from raw speed or extra memory headroom. The comparison table above keeps those tradeoffs in one place.