RTX 4080 vs RTX 4070 Ti Super?

4080 is ~10% faster but costs 25% more. 4070 Ti Super offers better value. Same 16GB VRAM.

Is 16GB enough for AI in 2025?

16GB runs models up to ~32B parameters in Q4. For 70B models, you need 24GB (4090, 3090, or 7900 XTX).

Should I get 4080 or save for 4090?

For gaming: 4080 is plenty. For AI: the 24GB VRAM jump to 4090 is significant. Save if you can.

Alternatives GuideUpdated December 2025

RTX 4080 Alternatives

High-end GPUs without the premium price

The RTX 4080 Super offers excellent performance but at $1,000 there are compelling alternatives worth considering.

What You're Replacing

NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super

NVIDIA's high-end consumer GPU

$950-1,100

Limitations:

Still expensive (~$1,000)
Only 16GB VRAM
Limits some larger AI models

Quick Comparison

Alternative	Type	VRAM Needed	Quality vs Original
RTX 4070 Ti Super	Runs Locally	16GB	90% gaming, same VRAM
RX 7900 XTX	Runs Locally	24GB	Similar gaming, more VRAM
RTX 3080 Ti (Used)	Runs Locally	12GB	70% gaming, less VRAM
RTX 4090	Runs Locally	24GB	130% gaming, 150% VRAM

Detailed Breakdown

RTX 4070 Ti Super

Runs Locally

90% performance at 75% price. Same 16GB VRAM.

VRAM: 16GBQuality: 90% gaming, same VRAM

Best For:

Best value high-endSame AI capability

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RX 7900 XTX

Runs Locally

24GB VRAM at similar price. Better for VRAM-hungry tasks.

VRAM: 24GBQuality: Similar gaming, more VRAM

Best For:

When VRAM mattersNon-CUDA workloads

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RTX 3080 Ti (Used)

Runs Locally

12GB VRAM at $400-500 used. Great gaming value.

VRAM: 12GBQuality: 70% gaming, less VRAM

Best For:

Budget gamingWhen 12GB is enough

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RTX 4090

Runs Locally

If budget allows, 24GB VRAM opens up 70B models.

VRAM: 24GBQuality: 130% gaming, 150% VRAM

Best For:

No compromises70B LLM capability

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