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GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Market Value Leader

Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and GeForce RTX 3090.

Quick Verdict

On performance, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and GeForce RTX 3090 are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart.

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Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
39/100
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
39/100
VRAM
24 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+3% CUDA Cores (10,496 vs 10,240)
+3% RT Cores (82 vs 80)
+3% Tensor Cores (328 vs 320)

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3090: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3090

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and GeForce RTX 3090 post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 1440p gaming.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 24GB against 12GB, the GeForce RTX 3090 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's 12GB can fall short.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or GeForce RTX 3090?

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the faster card. 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 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3090?

They're very close on raw performance. Pick based on price, VRAM, and power draw rather than speed.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3090?

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 3090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 24GB (vs 12GB) 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 3080 TiGeForce RTX 3090
ArchitectureAmpereAmpere
Process NodeSamsung 8nmSamsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)10,24010,496
Ray Tracing Cores8082
Tensor / AI Cores320328

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 3090
Base Clock1,365 MHz1,395 MHz
Boost Clock1,665 MHz1,695 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 3090
VRAM Capacity12 GB24 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Memory Bus384-bit384-bit
Memory Speed19 Gbps19.5 Gbps
Bandwidth912 GB/s936 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 3090
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP350 W350 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 12-pin
ReleasedMay 2021Sep 2020