Don't Wait for an RTX 5080: The HP Omen RTX 4080 Super Gaming PC Is Just as Powerful for Less %v

Our RTX 5080 GPU review reveals performance nearly identical to the RTX 4080 Super, but with significantly worse availability and a hefty price tag exceeding $2,500 for pre-built systems. For a cost-effective upgrade, consider the RTX 40-series instead.

HP Omen 35L RTX 4080 Super Gaming PC: A Steal at $1,840

This HP Omen 35L boasts an RTX 4080 Super GPU, Intel Core Ultra 5 245K CPU, 16GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Originally priced at $2,619.99, apply the code "DUO20" for a 20% discount, bringing the final price down to $1,839.99. This liquid-cooled powerhouse handles any game at any resolution.

The base configuration includes an Intel Core Ultra 5 245K processor—a 14-core Meteor Lake CPU with a 5.2GHz max turbo frequency. This AI-optimized CPU excels in gaming and workstation tasks while boasting improved power efficiency. While upgrades to Core Ultra 7 or 9 are available, the performance gains in high-resolution gaming are negligible due to GPU limitations.

The RTX 4080 Super, Nvidia's second-most powerful RTX 40-series card, delivers exceptional 4K gaming performance at high frame rates, even with ray tracing enabled. Its higher clock speed, CUDA core count, and memory bandwidth provide a 5-10% performance boost over the RTX 4080, rivaling AMD's Radeon RX 7900 XTX while surpassing it in ray tracing and DLSS 3.0-supported titles. Its performance is virtually identical to the RTX 5080, with matching VRAM.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super Review Excerpt (Jacqueline Thomas):

"The RTX 4080 Super, much like its predecessor, is a true 4K powerhouse. It consistently excels at this resolution, especially with Nvidia's DLSS. Even without DLSS or ray tracing (e.g., Total War: Warhammer 3), it delivers impressive performance, scoring 79fps at 4K, outperforming the RTX 4080 (76fps) and closely matching the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (86fps)."

Consider This Upgraded Omen 35L for $2,264

For a slightly higher price ($2,263.99 after the "DUO20" discount), this upgraded Omen 35L offers:

Intel Core Ultra 7 285K CPU (upgrade from Core Ultra 5)
32GB RAM (upgrade from 16GB)
2TB SSD (upgrade from 512GB SSD)
WiFi 7 & Bluetooth 4.0 (upgrade from WiFi 6 & Bluetooth 5.3)
Windows 11 Pro (upgrade from Windows 11 Home)
240mm LCD liquid cooler (upgrade from 240mm aRGB liquid cooler)

The New Omen 35L Chassis:

HP's redesigned Omen 35L chassis prioritizes cooling efficiency in a compact form factor. Utilizing readily upgradable components, it features dual 140mm intake fans, a 120mm rear exhaust fan, and a 240mm all-in-one liquid cooling system for optimal thermal management.

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