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 3060 8GB and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 144% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. 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 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 144% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti packs 10,240 CUDA cores versus 3,584 on the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti also has more RT cores (80 vs 28) and more AI cores (320 vs 112), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB currently lists from $105,173 JPY, $56,272 JPY less than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti at $161,445 JPY. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 59%. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB still sits about $104,844 JPY above its $329 JPY MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti still sits about $160,246 JPY above its $1,199 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the gentler choice at 170W versus 350W. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 350W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti carries 12GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. 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 240 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 3060 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 3060 8GB if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti worth the extra $56,272 JPY over the GeForce RTX 3060 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 3060 8GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,584 | 10,240✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | 80✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 112 | 320✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,320 MHz | 1,365 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz✓ | 1,665 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 15 Gbps | 19 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 240 GB/s | 912 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 170 W✓ | 350 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Feb 2021 | May 2021 |