GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4080 comes out significantly faster — about 25% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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VS
Price
€1,502
Performance
44%
VRAM
24 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+50% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 256-bit)
+41% Bandwidth (1,008 GB/s vs 716.8 GB/s)
+11% CUDA Cores (10,752 vs 9,728)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4080
Price
€1,580
Performance
55%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+35% Boost Clock (2,505 MHz vs 1,860 MHz)

GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 3090 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4080 is significantly faster, around 25% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti currently lists from $1,502 EUR, $78 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 4080 at $1,580 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 4080 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 19%. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is trading below its $1,999 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 4080 still sits about $381 EUR above its $1,199 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 320W against 450W, the GeForce RTX 4080 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti carries 24GB versus 16GB on the GeForce RTX 4080. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti's memory is also faster — 1,008 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 3090 Ti or GeForce RTX 4080?

The GeForce RTX 4080 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4080 better than the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 4080 is significantly faster, roughly 25% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3090 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.

Is the GeForce RTX 4080 worth the extra $78 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 4080 delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

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

Its 24GB (vs 16GB) 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 3090 TiGeForce RTX 4080
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)10,7529,728
Ray Tracing Cores8476
Tensor / AI Cores336304

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 4080
Base Clock1,560 MHz2,205 MHz
Boost Clock1,860 MHz2,505 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 4080
VRAM Capacity24 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Memory Bus384-bit256-bit
Memory Speed21 Gbps22.4 Gbps
Bandwidth1,008 GB/s716.8 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 4080
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP450 W320 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedMar 2022Sep 2022