GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 2080, leading by roughly 26% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2080: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2080
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly faster, around 26% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti packs 4,864 CUDA cores versus 2,944 on the GeForce RTX 2080.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws just 200W versus 225W for the GeForce RTX 2080, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 or GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the faster card by about 26%. 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
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,944 | 4,864✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46✓ | 38 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 368✓ | 152 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,515 MHz✓ | 1,410 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,710 MHz✓ | 1,665 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 225 W | 200 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Sep 2018 | Dec 2020 |