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 3080 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 63% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 63% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti packs 10,240 CUDA cores versus 4,864 on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti also has more RT cores (80 vs 38) and more AI cores (320 vs 152), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti currently lists from $70,433 INR, $24,566 INR less than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti at $94,999 INR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 20%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still sits about $70,034 INR above its $399 INR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti still sits about $93,800 INR above its $1,199 INR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 200W against 350W, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti carries 12GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. 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 448 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 3060 Ti 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 3060 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti worth the extra $24,566 INR over the GeForce RTX 3060 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 3060 Ti?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 4,864 | 10,240✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 38 | 80✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 152 | 320✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,410 MHz✓ | 1,365 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,665 MHz | 1,665 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 19 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 912 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 200 W✓ | 350 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Dec 2020 | May 2021 |