GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3080
Performance-wise the GeForce RTX 3080 is out front, dramatically faster, roughly 40% up on the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3080 is dramatically faster, around 40% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 packs 8,704 CUDA cores versus 4,352 on the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3080 starts at $4,072 BRL against $8,598 BRL for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3080 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 196%. The GeForce RTX 3080 still sits about $3,373 BRL above its $699 BRL MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti still sits about $7,599 BRL above its $999 BRL MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is the lighter draw at 250W against the GeForce RTX 3080's 320W, making it the easier card to power and cool. The GeForce RTX 3080 draws more in absolute terms but squeezes out more performance per watt, so budget for a beefier PSU if you go that route. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti's 11GB (vs 10GB on the GeForce RTX 3080) gives it more room for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative or AI workloads. The GeForce RTX 3080's memory is also faster — 760 GB/s versus 616 GB/s (320-bit vs 352-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3080 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or GeForce RTX 3080?
The GeForce RTX 3080 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 better than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3080?
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti worth the extra $4,526 BRL over the GeForce RTX 3080?
Does the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 4,352 | 8,704✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 68 | 68 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 544✓ | 272 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,350 MHz | 1,440 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,545 MHz | 1,710 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 11 GB✓ | 10 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 352-bit✓ | 320-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 19 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 616 GB/s | 760 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W✓ | 320 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Sep 2018 | Sep 2020 |