GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the clear winner, offering 115.4% better value than GeForce RTX 2080 Ti.
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is marginally faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, leading by roughly 4% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $2,363 AED cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is marginally faster, around 4% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti starts at $1,899 AED against $4,262 AED for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~115% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still sits about $1,500 AED above its $399 AED MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti still sits about $3,263 AED above its $999 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws just 200W versus 250W for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 11GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti's memory is also faster — 616 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (352-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Choose the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti worth the extra $2,363 AED over the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Does the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 4,352 | 4,864✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 68✓ | 38 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 544✓ | 152 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,350 MHz | 1,410 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,545 MHz | 1,665 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 11 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 352-bit✓ | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 616 GB/s✓ | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 200 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Sep 2018 | Dec 2020 |