GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti pulls ahead here — substantially quicker, about 20% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is significantly faster, around 20% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti packs 6,144 CUDA cores versus 4,352 on the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti.
Price & Value
Pricing has the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti at $334 GBP, $14 GBP under the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's $348 GBP. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 15%. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is trading below its $999 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is trading below its $599 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 250W vs 290W, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is the gentler load on your system. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's extra power draw buys more performance per watt, not just more heat — worth it if your PSU has the headroom. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti carries 11GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. The extra 3GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 3070 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 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti worth the extra $14 GBP over the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti?
Does the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 4,352 | 6,144✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 68✓ | 48 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 544✓ | 192 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,350 MHz | 1,575 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,545 MHz | 1,770 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 11 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 352-bit✓ | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 19 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 616 GB/s✓ | 608 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W✓ | 290 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Sep 2018 | May 2021 |