GeForce RTX 3080 12GB vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is slightly ahead — leading the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB by roughly 5% in our performance index. It also comes out ahead on value, making it the straightforward pick if the price fits your budget.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3080 12GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is marginally faster, around 5% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti packs 10,240 CUDA cores versus 8,960 on the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB.
Price & Value
On price, expect to pay $4,040 AED for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti versus $5,008 AED for the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 31%. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti still sits about $2,841 AED above its $1,199 AED MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB still sits about $4,209 AED above its $799 AED MSRP.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3080 12GB 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 12GB if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 8,960 | 10,240✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 80 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 320 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | 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 12GB | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit | 384-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19 Gbps | 19 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 912 GB/s | 912 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 350 W | 350 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Jan 2022 | May 2021 |