GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti pulls ahead here — clearly quicker, about 11% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3080. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3080: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3080
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is noticeably faster, around 11% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3080. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti packs 10,240 CUDA cores versus 8,704 on the GeForce RTX 3080. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti also has more RT cores (80 vs 68) and more AI cores (320 vs 272), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
Pricing has the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti at $7,044 SEK, $2,455 SEK under the GeForce RTX 3080's $9,499 SEK. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 50%. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti still sits about $5,845 SEK above its $1,199 SEK MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3080 still sits about $8,800 SEK above its $699 SEK MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 320W vs 350W, the GeForce RTX 3080 is the gentler load on your system. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's extra power draw buys more performance per watt, not just more heat — worth it if your PSU has the headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti carries 12GB versus 10GB on the GeForce RTX 3080. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's memory is also faster — 912 GB/s versus 760 GB/s (384-bit vs 320-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3080 or GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 3080 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3080?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 or the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 worth the extra $2,455 SEK over the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3080?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 8,704 | 10,240✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 68 | 80✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 272 | 320✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,440 MHz✓ | 1,365 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,710 MHz✓ | 1,665 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 10 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 320-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 19 Gbps | 19 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 760 GB/s | 912 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 320 W✓ | 350 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Sep 2020 | May 2021 |