GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the clear winner, offering 50.6% better value than GeForce GTX 1080 Ti.
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is marginally faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB, leading by roughly 6% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,261 BRL cheaper.
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GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is marginally faster, around 6% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB starts at $2,099 BRL against $3,360 BRL for the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~51% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB still sits about $1,770 BRL above its $329 BRL MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti still sits about $2,661 BRL above its $699 BRL MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB draws just 170W versus 250W for the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, 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.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 11GB against 8GB, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti's memory is also faster — 484 GB/s versus 240 GB/s (352-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti (Ampere vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Choose the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Is the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti worth the extra $1,261 BRL over the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,584 | 3,584 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 28 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 112 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,480 MHz✓ | 1,320 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,582 MHz | 1,777 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 11 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 352-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 11 Gbps | 15 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 484 GB/s✓ | 240 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 170 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Mar 2017 | Feb 2021 |