NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3080
Ampere · 10 GB GDDR6X · 320 W
85
/ 100
From $699
VS
GeForce RTX 3080 wins by 3
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6X · 290 W
82
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict
GeForce RTX 3080 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 3080 lands at 85 and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti at 82. That puts GeForce RTX 3080 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick GeForce RTX 3080 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick GeForce RTX 3070 Ti if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
GeForce RTX 3080 85
vs 82 GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Score breakdown
GeForce RTX 3080
85 raster 85
rt 80
ai 82
efficiency 71
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
82 raster 82
rt 77
ai 79
efficiency 72
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| VRAM | ▲ 10 GB GDDR6X | 8 GB GDDR6X |
| TBP | 320 W | 290 W |
| Release year | 2020 | 2021 |
GeForce RTX 3080
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Which is better, GeForce RTX 3080 or GeForce RTX 3070 Ti? +
GeForce RTX 3080 scores 85 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce RTX 3080 worth the price? +
At $699, GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in raster.
Is GeForce RTX 3070 Ti worth the price? +
At $599, GeForce RTX 3070 Ti delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in raster.
Does GeForce RTX 3080 or 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.