GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the clear winner, offering 18.0% better value than GeForce RTX 3080 Ti.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 144% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. But the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the better value, undercutting it by $739 EUR for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 144% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti packs 10,240 CUDA cores versus 3,584 on the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti also has more RT cores (80 vs 28) and more AI cores (320 vs 112), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB currently lists from $394 EUR, $739 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti at $1,133 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~18% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is trading below its $1,199 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the gentler choice at 170W versus 350W. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 350W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti carries 12GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's memory is also faster — 912 GB/s versus 240 GB/s (384-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti worth the extra $739 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,584 | 10,240✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | 80✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 112 | 320✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,320 MHz | 1,365 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz✓ | 1,665 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 15 Gbps | 19 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 240 GB/s | 912 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 170 W✓ | 350 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Feb 2021 | May 2021 |