GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce RTX 3080 is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 3070, leading by roughly 29% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3070, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $105 USD cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 3070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 3080 is significantly faster, around 29% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3070 starts at $285 USD against $390 USD for the GeForce RTX 3080. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3070 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~6% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3070 is trading below its $499 USD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 3080 is trading below its $699 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3070 draws just 220W versus 320W for the GeForce RTX 3080, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 10GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 3080 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3070's 8GB can fall short.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 or GeForce RTX 3080?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3080 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3070 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.