GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4080
Performance-wise the GeForce RTX 4080 is out front, dramatically faster, roughly 129% up on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Value tips toward the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, though: $750 EUR cheaper for what you get.
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GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster, around 129% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4080 is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4080 packs 9,728 CUDA cores versus 4,864 on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti starts at $250 EUR against $1,000 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4080. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~75% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is trading below its $399 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 4080 is trading below its $1,199 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the lighter draw at 200W against the GeForce RTX 4080's 320W, making it the easier card to power and cool. The GeForce RTX 4080 draws more in absolute terms but squeezes out more performance per watt, so budget for a beefier PSU if you go that route. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 4080's 16GB (vs 8GB on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) gives it more room for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative or AI workloads. The GeForce RTX 4080's memory is also faster — 717 GB/s versus 448 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4080 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (Ada Lovelace vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or GeForce RTX 4080?
Choose the GeForce RTX 4080 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4080 better than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or the GeForce RTX 4080?
Is the GeForce RTX 4080 worth the extra $750 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Does the GeForce RTX 4080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or GeForce RTX 4080?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 4,864 | 9,728✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 38 | 76✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 152 | 304✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,410 MHz | 2,205 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,665 MHz | 2,505 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 22.4 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 716.8 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 200 W✓ | 320 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Dec 2020 | Sep 2022 |
