GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4080 comes out dramatically faster — about 112% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB.
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GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster, around 112% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4080 is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 4080 packs 9,728 CUDA cores versus 4,352 on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB. The GeForce RTX 4080 also has more RT cores (76 vs 34) and more AI cores (304 vs 136), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is the gentler choice at 160W versus 320W. The GeForce RTX 4080 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 4080 carries 16GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 4080's memory is also faster — 717 GB/s versus 288 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB or GeForce RTX 4080?
The GeForce RTX 4080 is the faster card by about 112%. 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 4080 better than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB or the GeForce RTX 4080?
Does the GeForce RTX 4080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 4080 or the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC N4 | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 4,352 | 9,728✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 34 | 76✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 136 | 304✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,310 MHz✓ | 2,205 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,535 MHz✓ | 2,505 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 18 Gbps | 22.4 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 716.8 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 160 W✓ | 320 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | May 2023 | Sep 2022 |
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