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 3080 and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB.
The GeForce RTX 3080 is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, leading by roughly 13% 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 vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
The GeForce RTX 3080 is noticeably faster, around 13% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3080 packs 8,704 CUDA cores versus 4,608 on the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3080 starts at $62,658 INR against $71,400 INR for the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3080 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 29%. The GeForce RTX 3080 still sits about $61,959 INR above its $699 INR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB still sits about $70,971 INR above its $429 INR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB draws just 180W versus 320W for the GeForce RTX 3080, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 10GB, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3080's 10GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3080's memory is also faster — 760 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (320-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3080 (Blackwell vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3080 or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?
The GeForce RTX 3080 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 5060 Ti 16GB if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 better than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 or the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB worth the extra $8,742 INR over the GeForce RTX 3080?
Does the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 8,704✓ | 4,608 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 68✓ | 36 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 272✓ | 144 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,440 MHz | 2,407 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,710 MHz | 2,572 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 10 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 320-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 760 GB/s✓ | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 320 W | 180 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Sep 2020 | Apr 2025 |