GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, leading by roughly 41% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $614 EUR cheaper.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Price
€966
Performance
39%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+50% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 256-bit)
+27% Bandwidth (912 GB/s vs 716.8 GB/s)
+5% CUDA Cores (10,240 vs 9,728)
Price
€1,580
Performance
55%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+50% Boost Clock (2,505 MHz vs 1,665 MHz)

GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster, around 41% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4080 is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is better matched to 1440p.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti starts at $966 EUR against $1,580 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4080. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~16% 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 4080 still sits about $381 EUR above its $1,199 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 4080 draws just 320W 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 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 16GB against 12GB, the GeForce RTX 4080 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 3080 Ti's memory is also faster — 912 GB/s versus 717 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 3080 Ti or GeForce RTX 4080?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4080 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 4080 better than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster, roughly 41% 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 4080?

The GeForce RTX 4080 is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, and its 16GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the GeForce RTX 4080 worth the extra $614 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 4080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (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 4080
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)10,2409,728
Ray Tracing Cores8076
Tensor / AI Cores320304

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 4080
Base Clock1,365 MHz2,205 MHz
Boost Clock1,665 MHz2,505 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 4080
VRAM Capacity12 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Memory Bus384-bit256-bit
Memory Speed19 Gbps22.4 Gbps
Bandwidth912 GB/s716.8 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 4080
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP350 W320 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedMay 2021Sep 2022