GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 3070 is the clear winner, offering 86.5% better value than GeForce RTX 3080 Ti.
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3070, leading by roughly 44% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3070, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $2,540 AED cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 44% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti packs 10,240 CUDA cores versus 5,888 on the GeForce RTX 3070. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti also has more RT cores (80 vs 46) and more AI cores (320 vs 184), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3070 starts at $1,500 AED against $4,040 AED for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3070 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~86% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3070 still sits about $1,001 AED above its $499 AED MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti still sits about $2,841 AED above its $1,199 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3070 draws just 220W versus 350W for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 12GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 Ti's memory is also faster — 912 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (384-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 Ti?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3070 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3070?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 or the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti worth the extra $2,540 AED over the GeForce RTX 3070?
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 3070?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 5,888 | 10,240✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | 80✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 184 | 320✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,500 MHz✓ | 1,365 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,725 MHz✓ | 1,665 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 19 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 912 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 220 W✓ | 350 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Sep 2020 | May 2021 |