GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4080 comes out dramatically faster — about 83% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. But the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the better value, undercutting it by $1,668 CAD for the performance you get.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Price
$527 CAD
Performance
30%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Price
$2,195 CAD
Performance
55%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+58% CUDA Cores (9,728 vs 6,144)
+58% RT Cores (76 vs 48)
+58% Tensor Cores (304 vs 192)

GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster, around 83% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. 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 3070 Ti is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 4080 packs 9,728 CUDA cores versus 6,144 on the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti currently lists from $527 CAD, $1,668 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 4080 at $2,195 CAD. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~127% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is trading below its $599 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 4080 still sits about $996 CAD above its $1,199 CAD MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the gentler choice at 290W 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. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 4080 carries 16GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. 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 608 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or GeForce RTX 4080?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4080 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4080 better than the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster, roughly 83% ahead. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or the GeForce RTX 4080?

The GeForce RTX 4080 is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, and its 16GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the GeForce RTX 4080 worth the extra $1,668 CAD over the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 4080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070 TiGeForce RTX 4080
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)6,1449,728
Ray Tracing Cores4876
Tensor / AI Cores192304

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070 TiGeForce RTX 4080
Base Clock1,575 MHz2,205 MHz
Boost Clock1,770 MHz2,505 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070 TiGeForce RTX 4080
VRAM Capacity8 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed19 Gbps22.4 Gbps
Bandwidth608 GB/s716.8 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070 TiGeForce RTX 4080
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP290 W320 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedMay 2021Sep 2022