EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080
Ampere · 10 GB GDDR6X · 320 W · FTW3
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6X · 290 W · FTW3
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 lands at 85 and EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3070 Ti at 82. That puts EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3070 Ti if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test4K & rasterization
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 leads on raster (85 vs 82).
Ray tracing
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 leads on rt (80 vs 77).
AI workloads
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080Local inference, upscaling, generative tools
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 leads on ai (82 vs 79).
Power efficiency
TieFrames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3070 TiSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3070 Ti more score per dollar ($696 vs $804).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 | EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| VRAM | ▲ 10 GB GDDR6X | 8 GB GDDR6X |
| TBP | 320 W | 290 W |
| Release year | 2020 | 2021 |
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 vs EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Which is better, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3070 Ti? +
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 scores 85 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 worth the price? +
At $804, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in raster.
Is EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3070 Ti worth the price? +
At $696, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3070 Ti delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in raster.
Does EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3070 Ti last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for 4K gaming, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3070 Ti? +
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 — leads on raster (85 vs 82). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for ray tracing, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3070 Ti? +
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 — leads on rt (80 vs 77). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.