GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the clear winner, offering 48.5% better value than GeForce RTX 3090.
On performance, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and GeForce RTX 3090 are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3090: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3090
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and GeForce RTX 3090 post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 1440p gaming.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti starts at $4,040 AED against $6,000 AED for the GeForce RTX 3090. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 49%. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti still sits about $2,841 AED above its $1,199 AED MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3090 still sits about $4,501 AED above its $1,499 AED MSRP.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 24GB against 12GB, the GeForce RTX 3090 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's 12GB can fall short.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or GeForce RTX 3090?
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 3090 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3090?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3090?
Is the GeForce RTX 3090 worth the extra $1,960 AED over the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?
Does the GeForce RTX 3090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 10,240 | 10,496✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80 | 82✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 320 | 328✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,365 MHz | 1,395 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,665 MHz | 1,695 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 24 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit | 384-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19 Gbps | 19.5 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 912 GB/s | 936 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 350 W | 350 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | May 2021 | Sep 2020 |
