GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the clear winner, offering 163.2% better value than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti comes out significantly faster — about 21% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. But the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the better value, undercutting it by $17,135 BRL for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is significantly faster, around 21% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is better matched to 1440p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti currently lists from $7,890 BRL, $17,135 BRL less than the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti at $25,025 BRL. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~163% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti still sits about $6,691 BRL above its $1,199 BRL MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti still sits about $24,226 BRL above its $799 BRL MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 285W against 350W, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's memory is faster — 912 GB/s versus 504 GB/s (384-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (Ada Lovelace 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 4070 Ti?
Choose the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?
Is the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti worth the extra $17,135 BRL over the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 10,240✓ | 7,680 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80✓ | 60 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 320✓ | 240 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,365 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,665 MHz | 2,610 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19 Gbps | 21 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 912 GB/s✓ | 504 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 350 W | 285 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | May 2021 | Jan 2023 |