GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3050 8GB and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti.
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, leading by roughly 255% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 255% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti packs 10,240 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti also has more RT cores (80 vs 20) and more AI cores (320 vs 80), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB starts at $29,569 INR against $94,999 INR for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 10%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB still sits about $29,320 INR above its $249 INR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti still sits about $93,800 INR above its $1,199 INR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB pulls less power (130W 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 3050 8GB's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's memory is also faster — 912 GB/s versus 224 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 3050 8GB or GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 3080 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 3050 8GB if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti worth the extra $65,430 INR over the GeForce RTX 3050 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 3050 8GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 10,240✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 80✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 80 | 320✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,552 MHz✓ | 1,365 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz✓ | 1,665 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 19 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 912 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 130 W✓ | 350 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Jan 2022 | May 2021 |