GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti comes out significantly faster — about 35% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080.
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GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2080: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2080
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is significantly faster, around 35% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2080 is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti packs 6,144 CUDA cores versus 2,944 on the GeForce RTX 2080.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 2080 is the gentler choice at 225W versus 290W. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 290W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's memory is faster — 608 GB/s versus 448 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or GeForce RTX 2080?
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the faster card by about 35%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.