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RTX 3080 vs RTX 4070: nearly tied on raster, not on power or features
RTX 3080 vs RTX 4070 on TechPowerUp's relative index is ~185 vs ~189 — the 4070 wins on watts, DLSS 3 and MSRP; used 3080s still trade on Amazon Renewed.
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- Nov 4, 2026 · 18:13
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