By the FlowUP team, gaming PC builder in Genappe (Belgium) · Updated 29 September 2026
In brief: the RTX 4080 is no longer being manufactured: mass production ended at the end of 2023, and the RTX 4080 Super stopped being shipped to manufacturers at the end of 2024, according to industry sources reported by the press. In 2026, you’ll mainly find it second-hand. For a gaming PC on par with an RTX 4080, go for a RTX 5070 Ti (equivalent performance, 16 GB, Multi Frame Generation) or a RX 9070 XT (at the same level in 1440p). To do better, the RTX 5080 beats the 4080 Super by 4% in 1440p and 11% in 4K, according to TechSpot.
The RTX 4080: a model that has reached the end of its run
In 2023, the RTX 4080 was the comfortable 4K card. We built it into our Rift PC from back then, with an i7-13700KF. That’s the one you see in the photo. Since then, the card has disappeared from the production lines, and the Rift name now refers to another configuration in our range.
So if you’re looking for an RTX 4080 gaming PC today, the real question is: which current card delivers the same level, and at what price?
Our 2023 Rift PC with an RTX 4080. Photo: FlowUP.
What to replace an RTX 4080 with in 2026?
| Card | Release | US launch price | Memory | Gaming performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 4080 | November 2022 | $1,199 | 16 GB GDDR6X | No longer produced |
| RTX 4080 Super | January 2024 | $999 | 16 GB GDDR6X | Not shipped since end-2024 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | February 2025 | $749 | 16 GB GDDR7 | On par with the RTX 4080 |
| RX 9070 XT | March 2025 | $599 | 16 GB GDDR6 | On par with the RTX 5070 Ti in 1440p |
| RTX 5080 | January 2025 | $999 | 16 GB GDDR7 | +4% in 1440p and +11% in 4K versus the 4080 Super |
Sources: TechSpot (RTX 5080 reviews from 29 January 2025, RX 9070 XT from 5 March 2025, RTX 5070 Ti vs RX 9070 XT comparison across 52 games on 22 May 2026), ComputerBase (RTX 5070 Ti review, 19 February 2025), and Tom’s Hardware and Club386 for launch prices.
In TechSpot’s comparison across 52 games (May 2026), the RX 9070 XT and the RTX 5070 Ti are 1.4% apart in 1440p (145 vs 143 FPS on average), and the 5070 Ti takes a 4% lead in 4K. ComputerBase summed up the RTX 5070 Ti at launch as “the RTX 4080 with the DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation”.
What the RTX 50 series does better
With equal raw performance, the RTX 50s bring Multi Frame Generation: up to 4 generated frames with DLSS 4, up to 6 with DLSS 4.5 since March 2026, an option reserved for RTX 50. The RTX 40 series keeps classic frame generation, and also benefits from the new DLSS 4.5 upscaling, available on all RTX cards.
All the details in our article DLSS 4.5 versus FSR Redstone, and the full range in RTX 5000: dates, prices and specs.
The RTX 4080 from our old Rift PC. Photo: FlowUP.
And a used RTX 4080?
It’s possible, but check three things: the condition of the 16-pin power connector (no signs of overheating), the remaining warranty (often little or not transferable), and the price compared to a brand-new RTX 5070 Ti, with warranty and Multi Frame Generation support. For 4K, a used 4080 only makes sense if the price difference is clear-cut. And for the power supply that goes with it, see how to choose your power supply.
Our PCs on a par with an RTX 4080 (and beyond)
Abyssin PC: RTX 5070 Ti
RTX 5070 Ti 16 GB, Ryzen 5 7500X3D, 360 mm watercooling and 750 W 80 Plus Gold PSU: the level of an RTX 4080, with Multi Frame Generation.
Apex V2 PC: RX 9070 XT
RX 9070 XT 16 GB, Ryzen 7 7800X3D and 32 GB of DDR5: the same performance class on the AMD side.
Arctic PC: RTX 5080
RTX 5080, Core Ultra 7 265KF, 32 GB of DDR5 and an 850 W 80 Plus Gold PSU: above an RTX 4080 Super, especially in 4K.
All our configurations are in the category FlowUP gaming PC, with the indicative FPS per game.
FAQ: RTX 4080 gaming PC
Is the RTX 4080 still being manufactured?
No. Mass production ended at the end of 2023, and the 4080 Super stopped being shipped to graphics card manufacturers at the end of 2024, according to industry sources. In 2026, you’ll find it mainly second-hand.
Which graphics card is equivalent to an RTX 4080?
The RTX 5070 Ti: the same performance level, with Multi Frame Generation on top, and the RX 9070 XT on the AMD side.
RTX 5080 or RTX 4080 Super?
The RTX 5080: 4% faster in 1440p and 11% in 4K, according to TechSpot, at the same launch price ($999), with Multi Frame Generation.
Can you play on a 4K screen with an RTX 4080 PC?
Yes, with upscaling on the most demanding recent games. This is also true for its replacements, the RTX 5070 Ti and RX 9070 XT.
Sources
- TweakTown, end of production of the RTX 4080 (November 2023)
- Wccftech, end of deliveries of the RTX 4080 Super (October 2024)
- TechSpot, review of the RTX 5080 (29 January 2025)
- ComputerBase, review of the RTX 5070 Ti (19 February 2025)
- TechSpot, RTX 5070 Ti vs RX 9070 XT in 52 games (22 May 2026)
- NVIDIA, DLSS 4.5 (6 January 2026)
