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 2080 Ti and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti.
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is marginally faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, leading by roughly 4% 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 2080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is marginally faster, around 4% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti starts at $53,360 JPY against $86,972 JPY for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 70%. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti still sits about $52,361 JPY above its $999 JPY MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still sits about $86,573 JPY above its $399 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws just 200W versus 250W for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 11GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 8GB can fall short. 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 3060 Ti 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 3060 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 2080 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 2080 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti worth the extra $33,612 JPY over the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti?
Does the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 4,352 | 4,864✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 68✓ | 38 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 544✓ | 152 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,350 MHz | 1,410 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,545 MHz | 1,665 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 200 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Sep 2018 | Dec 2020 |