GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti comes out dramatically faster β€” about 71% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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Price
Β£317
Perf Index
24%
Value Score
0.076
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP200W
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GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Price
Β£508
Perf Index
41%
Value Score
0.081
VRAM12GB GDDR6X
Thermal TDP350W

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 71% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti packs 10,240 CUDA cores versus 4,864 on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti also has more RT cores (80 vs 38) and more AI cores (320 vs 152), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti currently lists from $317 GBP, $190 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti at $508 GBP. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 7%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is trading below its $399 GBP MSRP β€” a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is trading below its $1,199 GBP MSRP β€” a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

At 200W against 350W, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti carries 12GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's memory is also faster β€” 912 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (384-bit vs 256-bit bus) β€” which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the all-round winner here β€” it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 71% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti worth the extra $190 GBP over the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Often yes β€” despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Both handle ray tracing, but the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti.