Less expensive than the GeForce RTX 4090 but still quite expensive, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card is aimed at gamers who want to play in 4K while activating the latest visual effects of the moment. A model that relies above all on its raytracing facilities and the support of Nvidia’s own technologies.
The GeForce RTX 4080 is a card to consider for gamers with an ultra-high definition monitor who want to enable all graphics effects in games while taking advantage of raytracing. This graphics card excels in the exercise and offers speeds which, even lower than those of the RTX 4090, remain particularly high. And to top it off, Nvidia adorns this graphics card – and the other RTX 4000 series – with the DLSS 3 upscaling system which perfects an already excellent recipe. A card of choice, for those who can afford it.
Strong points
- 4K performance.
- DLSS 3.
- Raytracing performance.
- Efficient cooling system.
- HDMI 2.1a video output.
- Nvidia software ecosystem.
- Excellent finish.
- Shutdown ventilation when the card is idle.
Weak points
- Requires a very well ventilated enclosure.
- Cooling system that undermines CPU air heatsinks.
- Power connector in the middle of the board.
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Alternatively
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti represents a luxury solution for playing in 1440p at very high frame rate, whether in games with classic rendering or those exploiting many effects generated by raytracing. Its introductory price of €899 also makes it a more accessible solution than the RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 for players equipped with 4K monitors, a definition in which it defends itself very well and where DLSS 3 can be lifesaving.