GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the clear winner, offering 5.1% better value than GeForce RTX 3080.
The GeForce RTX 3080 is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, leading by roughly 17% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $350 AED cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3080 is noticeably faster, around 17% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3080 packs 8,704 CUDA cores versus 6,144 on the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. The GeForce RTX 3080 also has more RT cores (68 vs 48) and more AI cores (272 vs 192), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti starts at $1,550 AED against $1,900 AED for the GeForce RTX 3080. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~5% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti still sits about $951 AED above its $599 AED MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3080 still sits about $1,201 AED above its $699 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti pulls less power (290W vs 320W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3080 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
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 Ti's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3080's memory is also faster — 760 GB/s versus 608 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 Ti or GeForce RTX 3080?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3080 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 better than the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3080?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 worth the extra $350 AED over the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3080 or the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 6,144 | 8,704✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | 68✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 192 | 272✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,575 MHz✓ | 1,440 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,770 MHz✓ | 1,710 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 10 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 320-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 19 Gbps | 19 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 608 GB/s | 760 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 290 W✓ | 320 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | May 2021 | Sep 2020 |