GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is the clear winner, offering 6.2% better value than GeForce RTX 3070.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3070 comes out noticeably faster — about 8% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. But the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is the better value, undercutting it by $68 EUR for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3070 is noticeably faster, around 8% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 packs 5,888 CUDA cores versus 4,352 on the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti currently lists from $461 EUR, $68 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 3070 at $529 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~6% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is trading below its $999 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 220W against 250W, the GeForce RTX 3070 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. 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 carries 11GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 3070. The extra 3GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti's memory is also faster — 616 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (352-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3070 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 better than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3070?
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 worth the extra $68 EUR over the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti?
Does the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 4,352 | 5,888✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 68✓ | 46 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 544✓ | 184 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,350 MHz | 1,500 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,545 MHz | 1,725 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 11 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 352-bit✓ | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 616 GB/s✓ | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 220 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Sep 2018 | Sep 2020 |