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 6.2% better value than GeForce RTX 3080.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3080 comes out dramatically faster — about 119% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. But the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the better value, undercutting it by $2,776 BRL for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3080 is dramatically faster, around 119% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 packs 8,704 CUDA cores versus 3,584 on the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. The GeForce RTX 3080 also has more RT cores (68 vs 28) and more AI cores (272 vs 112), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB currently lists from $2,099 BRL, $2,776 BRL less than the GeForce RTX 3080 at $4,875 BRL. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~6% 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 RTX 3080 still sits about $4,176 BRL above its $699 BRL MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the gentler choice at 170W versus 320W. The GeForce RTX 3080 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 320W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3080 carries 10GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3080's memory is also faster — 760 GB/s versus 240 GB/s (320-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or GeForce RTX 3080?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3080 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 RTX 3080 better than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or the GeForce RTX 3080?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 worth the extra $2,776 BRL over the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3080 or the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,584 | 8,704✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | 68✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 112 | 272✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,320 MHz | 1,440 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz✓ | 1,710 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 10 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 320-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 15 Gbps | 19 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 240 GB/s | 760 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 170 W✓ | 320 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Feb 2021 | Sep 2020 |