GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3080 is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB, leading by roughly 35% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $287 EUR cheaper.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is the clear winner, offering 18.7% better value than GeForce RTX 3080.
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GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3080 is significantly faster, around 35% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3080 packs 8,704 CUDA cores versus 4,352 on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB starts at $479 EUR against $766 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3080. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~19% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB still sits about $80 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB draws just 160W 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 Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 10GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 3080 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3080's memory is also faster — 760 GB/s versus 288 GB/s (320-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3080 (Ada Lovelace 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 4060 Ti 8GB?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3080 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 better than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 or the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 worth the extra $287 EUR over the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3080 or GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 8,704✓ | 4,352 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 68✓ | 34 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 272✓ | 136 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,440 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,710 MHz | 2,535 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 10 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 320-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19 Gbps✓ | 18 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 760 GB/s✓ | 288 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 320 W | 160 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Sep 2020 | May 2023 |