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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3070 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3070 comes out noticeably faster — about 8% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
25/100
VRAM
11 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage
+196% Tensor Cores (544 vs 184)
+48% RT Cores (68 vs 46)
+38% Bandwidth (616 GB/s vs 448 GB/s)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3070
Price
A$783✓
Performance
27/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+35% CUDA Cores (5,888 vs 4,352)
+12% Boost Clock (1,725 MHz vs 1,545 MHz)
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3070 is noticeably faster, around 8% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 packs 5,888 CUDA cores versus 4,352 on the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti.

Power & Efficiency

At 220W against 250W, the GeForce RTX 3070 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti carries 11GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 3070. The extra 3GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti's memory is also faster — 616 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (352-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 3070 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or GeForce RTX 3070?

The GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster card by about 8%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3070 better than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 3070 is noticeably faster, roughly 8% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3070?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Does the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 11GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 TiGeForce RTX 3070
ArchitectureTuringAmpere
Process NodeTSMC 12nmSamsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)4,3525,888✓
Ray Tracing Cores68✓46
Tensor / AI Cores544✓184

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 TiGeForce RTX 3070
Base Clock1,350 MHz1,500 MHz✓
Boost Clock1,545 MHz1,725 MHz✓

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 TiGeForce RTX 3070
VRAM Capacity11 GB✓8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus352-bit✓256-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth616 GB/s✓448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 TiGeForce RTX 3070
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP250 W220 W✓
Power Connectors2x 8-pin1x 12-pin
ReleasedSep 2018Sep 2020
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