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 dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3070, leading by roughly 44% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3070, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $422 EUR cheaper.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3070
Price
€544
Performance
27%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+4% Boost Clock (1,725 MHz vs 1,665 MHz)
Price
€966
Performance
39%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+104% Bandwidth (912 GB/s vs 448 GB/s)
+74% CUDA Cores (10,240 vs 5,888)
+74% RT Cores (80 vs 46)

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

Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3070

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 44% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti packs 10,240 CUDA cores versus 5,888 on the GeForce RTX 3070. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti also has more RT cores (80 vs 46) and more AI cores (320 vs 184), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 3070 starts at $544 EUR against $966 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3070 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~23% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is trading below its $1,199 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws just 220W versus 350W for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

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's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's memory is also faster — 912 GB/s versus 448 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 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 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 44% ahead. The GeForce RTX 3070 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 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 $422 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3070?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 3070 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?

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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
ArchitectureAmpereAmpere
Process NodeSamsung 8nmSamsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)5,88810,240
Ray Tracing Cores4680
Tensor / AI Cores184320

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Base Clock1,500 MHz1,365 MHz
Boost Clock1,725 MHz1,665 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
VRAM Capacity8 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bus256-bit384-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps19 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s912 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP220 W350 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 12-pin
ReleasedSep 2020May 2021