GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3070 comes out noticeably faster — about 8% 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 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 3070 currently lists from $27,499 INR, $111,624 INR less than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti at $139,123 INR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 446%. The GeForce RTX 3070 still sits about $27,000 INR above its $499 INR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti still sits about $138,124 INR above its $999 INR MSRP.
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?
The GeForce RTX 3070 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 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 2080 Ti worth the extra $111,624 INR over the GeForce RTX 3070?
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 |