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 115.1% better value than GeForce RTX 3080 Ti.
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, leading by roughly 30% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $728 EUR cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is significantly faster, around 30% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti packs 10,240 CUDA cores versus 6,144 on the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti also has more RT cores (80 vs 48) and more AI cores (320 vs 192), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti starts at $405 EUR against $1,133 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~115% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is trading below its $599 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is trading below its $1,199 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti pulls less power (290W vs 350W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3080 Ti draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 12GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's memory is also faster — 912 GB/s versus 608 GB/s (384-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 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 3070 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti worth the extra $728 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?
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 3070 Ti?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 6,144 | 10,240✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | 80✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 192 | 320✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,575 MHz✓ | 1,365 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,770 MHz✓ | 1,665 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 19 Gbps | 19 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 608 GB/s | 912 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 290 W✓ | 350 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | May 2021 | May 2021 |