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 6.1% better value than GeForce RTX 3080.
The GeForce RTX 3080 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, leading by roughly 40% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $224 EUR cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3080 is dramatically faster, around 40% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 packs 8,704 CUDA cores versus 4,352 on the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti starts at $461 EUR against $685 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3080. 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
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti pulls less power (250W vs 320W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3080 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 11GB against 10GB, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3080's 10GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3080's memory is also faster — 760 GB/s versus 616 GB/s (320-bit vs 352-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3080 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 3080?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3080 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 3080 better than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3080?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 worth the extra $224 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 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 4,352 | 8,704✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 68 | 68 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 544✓ | 272 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,350 MHz | 1,440 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,545 MHz | 1,710 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 11 GB✓ | 10 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 352-bit✓ | 320-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 19 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 616 GB/s | 760 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W✓ | 320 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Sep 2018 | Sep 2020 |