GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3080 is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, leading by roughly 17% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $277 EUR cheaper.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Price
€443
Performance
30%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+4% Boost Clock (1,770 MHz vs 1,710 MHz)
Price
€720
Performance
35%
VRAM
10 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+42% CUDA Cores (8,704 vs 6,144)
+42% RT Cores (68 vs 48)
+42% Tensor Cores (272 vs 192)

GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3080 is noticeably faster, around 17% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3080 packs 8,704 CUDA cores versus 6,144 on the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. The GeForce RTX 3080 also has more RT cores (68 vs 48) and more AI cores (272 vs 192), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti starts at $443 EUR against $720 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3080. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~39% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is trading below its $599 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti pulls less power (290W vs 320W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3080 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

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 3070 Ti's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3080's memory is also faster — 760 GB/s versus 608 GB/s (320-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or GeForce RTX 3080?

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 3070 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3080 better than the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 3080 is noticeably faster, roughly 17% ahead. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3080?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 3080 worth the extra $277 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 3080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 10GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3080 or the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?

Both handle ray tracing, but the GeForce RTX 3080 has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070 TiGeForce RTX 3080
ArchitectureAmpereAmpere
Process NodeSamsung 8nmSamsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)6,1448,704
Ray Tracing Cores4868
Tensor / AI Cores192272

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070 TiGeForce RTX 3080
Base Clock1,575 MHz1,440 MHz
Boost Clock1,770 MHz1,710 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070 TiGeForce RTX 3080
VRAM Capacity8 GB10 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Memory Bus256-bit320-bit
Memory Speed19 Gbps19 Gbps
Bandwidth608 GB/s760 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070 TiGeForce RTX 3080
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP290 W320 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 12-pin
ReleasedMay 2021Sep 2020