GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the clear winner, offering 36.6% better value than GeForce RTX 2080 Ti.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti comes out significantly faster — about 20% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is significantly faster, around 20% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti packs 6,144 CUDA cores versus 4,352 on the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti currently lists from $405 EUR, $56 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti at $461 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 37%. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is trading below its $599 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is trading below its $999 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is the gentler choice at 250W versus 290W. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 290W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. 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 Ti. The extra 3GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is roughly 3 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 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti worth the extra $56 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3070 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 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 4,352 | 6,144✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 68✓ | 48 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 544✓ | 192 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,350 MHz | 1,575 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,545 MHz | 1,770 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 11 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 352-bit✓ | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 19 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 616 GB/s✓ | 608 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W✓ | 290 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Sep 2018 | May 2021 |