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 166.7% better value than GeForce RTX 2080.
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 2080, leading by roughly 26% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2080: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2080
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly faster, around 26% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti packs 4,864 CUDA cores versus 2,944 on the GeForce RTX 2080.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti starts at $1,899 AED against $4,009 AED for the GeForce RTX 2080. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 167%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still sits about $1,500 AED above its $399 AED MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2080 still sits about $3,310 AED above its $699 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws just 200W versus 225W for the GeForce RTX 2080, 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.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 or GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 3060 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 2080 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 2080?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 or the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 worth the extra $2,110 AED over the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,944 | 4,864✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46✓ | 38 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 368✓ | 152 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,515 MHz✓ | 1,410 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,710 MHz✓ | 1,665 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 225 W | 200 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Sep 2018 | Dec 2020 |