When Nvidia launched the original GeForce RTX 4080, it was met with mixed reception, with some liking it. Many were disappointed with the price. It launched for $1,200, which was $400 less than the top-of-the-line card, the GeForce RTX 4090. But the biggest problem many had with it was the value for the cost per frame it offered, and at this point, saving up for the better card became a thing to consider.

Well, things have changed now, and since Nvidia is pretty well known for correcting their mistakes when it launched the Super series cards. The good news is that they did, the new card costs less while improving performance. But how much better is it? The short answer is that it’s good for the price, but if you’re wondering what exactly has changed, this is the answer you’re looking for.

Here's a quick rundown of what's improved over the original RTX 4080:

Aside from the changes above, you’ll find that both the 4080 Super and 4080 share pretty much the same specs. We’ll go over a full list of the specs in a moment, along with the specs of other cards from Nvidia that could be considered competitors, but for now, here’s what the new design looks like.