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 4060 Ti 8GB, leading by roughly 50% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $357 EUR cheaper.

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VS
Price
€966
Performance
39%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+217% Bandwidth (912 GB/s vs 288 GB/s)
+200% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 128-bit)
+135% CUDA Cores (10,240 vs 4,352)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
Price
€609
Performance
26%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+52% Boost Clock (2,535 MHz vs 1,665 MHz)

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 50% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti packs 10,240 CUDA cores versus 4,352 on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB starts at $609 EUR against $966 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~6% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB still sits about $210 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is trading below its $1,199 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB draws just 160W 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. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.

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 4060 Ti 8GB's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's memory is also faster — 912 GB/s versus 288 GB/s (384-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3080 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 3080 Ti or GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?

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 4060 Ti 8GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 50% ahead. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB 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 4060 Ti 8GB?

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 $357 EUR over the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N4
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)10,2404,352
Ray Tracing Cores8034
Tensor / AI Cores320136

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
Base Clock1,365 MHz2,310 MHz
Boost Clock1,665 MHz2,535 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
VRAM Capacity12 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus384-bit128-bit
Memory Speed19 Gbps18 Gbps
Bandwidth912 GB/s288 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP350 W160 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedMay 2021May 2023