GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti comes out significantly faster — about 26% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is significantly faster, around 26% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti packs 10,240 CUDA cores versus 4,608 on the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB.
Power & Efficiency
At 180W against 350W, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti carries 12GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's memory is also faster — 912 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (384-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (Blackwell vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?
The GeForce RTX 3080 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
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 10,240✓ | 4,608 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80✓ | 36 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 320✓ | 144 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,365 MHz | 2,407 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,665 MHz | 2,572 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 912 GB/s✓ | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 350 W | 180 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | May 2021 | Apr 2025 |