GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 3080
The GeForce RTX 3080 is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 3070, leading by roughly 30% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 3080 is the clear winner, offering 41.4% better value than GeForce RTX 3070.
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GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 3070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 3080 is significantly faster, around 30% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3080 packs 8,704 CUDA cores versus 5,888 on the GeForce RTX 3070. The GeForce RTX 3080 also has more RT cores (68 vs 46) and more AI cores (272 vs 184), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3080 starts at $431 SEK against $470 SEK for the GeForce RTX 3070. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3080 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 41%. The GeForce RTX 3080 is trading below its $699 SEK MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 3070 is trading below its $499 SEK MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3070 draws just 220W versus 320W for the GeForce RTX 3080, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 10GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 3080 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's memory is also faster — 760 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (320-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?
The GeForce RTX 3080 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 3070 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 better than the GeForce RTX 3070?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 or the GeForce RTX 3080?
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 worth the extra $39 SEK over the GeForce RTX 3080?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 5,888 | 8,704✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | 68✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 184 | 272✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,500 MHz✓ | 1,440 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,725 MHz✓ | 1,710 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 10 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 320-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 19 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 760 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 220 W✓ | 320 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Sep 2020 | Sep 2020 |