PNY GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

Unlike the RTX 4070 SUPER, the RTX 4080 SUPER isn’t as impressive when it comes to the performance gain over the non-SUPER variant model. The RTX 4080 SUPER is still a decent card, don’t get me wrong here, but it’s not going to be favorable to existing RTX 4080 users. It will make more sense for those who are coming from cards like the RTX 3080 Ti or lower because the performance leap is at least significant even without having to enable DLSS 3. For the RTX 4080 SUPER VERTO OC, you’re still getting a slightly better performance than the RTX 4080 SUPER Founders Edition despite the higher load temperature at default. However, the cooler remains quiet throughout the test, almost inaudible even at close range, which might be the reason why we’re seeing a higher load temperature. You can easily adjust the fan speed to improve the cooling performance using the VelocityX software but it depends on how much acoustic performance you’re willing to trade for it. While I have no qualms about the performance capabilities of the RTX 4080 SUPER, the observed performance improvement over the RTX 4080 doesn’t quite justify the seemingly upgraded GPU specifications. Considering the RTX 4080 SUPER as an enhanced model, the gain is somewhat underwhelming. However, a redeeming factor lies in its lower launch price of $999, compared to the original $1,199, which appears to be a more reasonable cost.

PNY GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER Verto is the company's affordable, close-to-MSRP custom design graphics card designed for those wanting an RTX 4080 SUPER at close to reference specs. The new GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is where the company's January 2024 mid-lifecycle refresh of the upper end of the GeForce RTX 40-series product stack crescendos. This GPU is aimed at those wanting uncompromising AAA gameplay at 4K Ultra HD resolution, with maxed out settings; including ray tracing. The SUPER refresh story so far has been that of providing more performance at given price points—the RTX 4070 SUPER got a significant 21% increase in shaders, replacing the RTX 4070 from its $600 price point. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER got a significant memory upgrade to 16 GB and a 10% more shaders, replacing the RTX 4070 Ti from $800. NVIDIA's proposition is slightly different with the new RTX 4080 SUPER. You get 5% more shaders than the RTX 4080 and slightly increased clock speeds; but at a 20% lower MSRP than the RTX 4080, which had launched at $1,200. You will find cards such as the PNY Verto we're reviewing here, at this MSRP; while premium overclocked cards will sell for $100-200 more; or around the price of the original RTX 4080. If you recall, premium overclocked RTX 4080 were found treading close to the $1,500-mark.