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GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3080 is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 3070, leading by roughly 30% in our performance index.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3070
Price
A$783✓
Performance
27/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+1% Boost Clock (1,725 MHz vs 1,710 MHz)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3080
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
35/100✓
VRAM
10 GB GDDR6X✓
Key Specs Advantage
+70% Bandwidth (760 GB/s vs 448 GB/s)
+48% CUDA Cores (8,704 vs 5,888)
+48% RT Cores (68 vs 46)
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GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 3070: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 3070

The GeForce RTX 3080 is significantly faster, around 30% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3080 packs 8,704 CUDA cores versus 5,888 on the GeForce RTX 3070. The GeForce RTX 3080 also has more RT cores (68 vs 46) and more AI cores (272 vs 184), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws just 220W versus 320W for the GeForce RTX 3080, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 10GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 3080 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3070's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3080's memory is also faster — 760 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (320-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 or GeForce RTX 3080?

The GeForce RTX 3080 is the faster card by about 30%. 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 3080 better than the GeForce RTX 3070?

The GeForce RTX 3080 is significantly faster, roughly 30% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 or the GeForce RTX 3080?

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 3080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 10GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3080 or the GeForce RTX 3070?

Both handle ray tracing, but the GeForce RTX 3080 has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the GeForce RTX 3070.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070GeForce RTX 3080
ArchitectureAmpereAmpere
Process NodeSamsung 8nmSamsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)5,8888,704✓
Ray Tracing Cores4668✓
Tensor / AI Cores184272✓

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070GeForce RTX 3080
Base Clock1,500 MHz✓1,440 MHz
Boost Clock1,725 MHz✓1,710 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070GeForce RTX 3080
VRAM Capacity8 GB10 GB✓
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bus256-bit320-bit✓
Memory Speed14 Gbps19 Gbps✓
Bandwidth448 GB/s760 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070GeForce RTX 3080
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP220 W✓320 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 12-pin
ReleasedSep 2020Sep 2020
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