GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, leading by roughly 13% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $537 EUR cheaper.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Price
€966
Performance
39%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Price
€1,502
Performance
44%
VRAM
24 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+12% Boost Clock (1,860 MHz vs 1,665 MHz)
+11% Bandwidth (1,008 GB/s vs 912 GB/s)
+5% CUDA Cores (10,752 vs 10,240)

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is noticeably faster, around 13% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti packs 10,752 CUDA cores versus 10,240 on the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti starts at $966 EUR against $1,502 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~38% 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. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is trading below its $1,999 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti draws just 350W versus 450W for the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 24GB against 12GB, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's 12GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti's memory is also faster — 1,008 GB/s versus 912 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?

Choose the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is noticeably faster, roughly 13% ahead. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, and its 24GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti worth the extra $537 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 24GB (vs 12GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 3090 Ti
ArchitectureAmpereAmpere
Process NodeSamsung 8nmSamsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)10,24010,752
Ray Tracing Cores8084
Tensor / AI Cores320336

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Base Clock1,365 MHz1,560 MHz
Boost Clock1,665 MHz1,860 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 3090 Ti
VRAM Capacity12 GB24 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Memory Bus384-bit384-bit
Memory Speed19 Gbps21 Gbps
Bandwidth912 GB/s1,008 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 3090 Ti
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP350 W450 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedMay 2021Mar 2022