GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB, leading by roughly 46% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Price
Β£508
Perf Index
41%
Value Score
0.081
VRAM12GB GDDR6X
Thermal TDP350W
Price
Β£824
Perf Index
28%
Value Score
0.034
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP160W

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 46% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti packs 10,240 CUDA cores versus 4,352 on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti starts at $508 GBP against $824 GBP for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 138%. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is trading below its $1,199 GBP MSRP β€” a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB still sits about $425 GBP above its $399 GBP MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB draws just 160W versus 350W for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt β€” so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 12GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's memory is also faster β€” 912 GB/s versus 288 GB/s (384-bit vs 128-bit bus) β€” which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (Ada Lovelace vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?

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 4060 Ti 8GB if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 46% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?

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 4060 Ti 8GB worth the extra $317 GBP over the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti comes out ahead.

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.