GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, leading by roughly 30% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $523 EUR cheaper.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Price
€443
Performance
30%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+6% Boost Clock (1,770 MHz vs 1,665 MHz)
Price
€966
Performance
39%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+67% CUDA Cores (10,240 vs 6,144)
+67% RT Cores (80 vs 48)
+67% Tensor Cores (320 vs 192)

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

Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is significantly faster, around 30% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti packs 10,240 CUDA cores versus 6,144 on the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti also has more RT cores (80 vs 48) and more AI cores (320 vs 192), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti starts at $443 EUR against $966 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~68% 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. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is trading below its $1,199 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti pulls less power (290W vs 350W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3080 Ti draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 12GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 Ti's memory is also faster — 912 GB/s versus 608 GB/s (384-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 Ti?

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

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is significantly faster, roughly 30% 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 Ti?

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 Ti worth the extra $523 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 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (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 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?

Both handle ray tracing, but the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 Ti
ArchitectureAmpereAmpere
Process NodeSamsung 8nmSamsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)6,14410,240
Ray Tracing Cores4880
Tensor / AI Cores192320

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070 TiGeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Base Clock1,575 MHz1,365 MHz
Boost Clock1,770 MHz1,665 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070 TiGeForce RTX 3080 Ti
VRAM Capacity8 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Memory Bus256-bit384-bit
Memory Speed19 Gbps19 Gbps
Bandwidth608 GB/s912 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070 TiGeForce RTX 3080 Ti
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP290 W350 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 12-pin
ReleasedMay 2021May 2021