GeForce RTX 3080
Ampere · 10 GB GDDR6X · 320 W
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6X · 290 W
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
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test4K & rasterization
GeForce RTX 3080Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution
GeForce RTX 3080 leads on raster (85 vs 82).
Ray tracing
GeForce RTX 3080RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
GeForce RTX 3080 leads on rt (80 vs 77).
AI workloads
GeForce RTX 3080Local inference, upscaling, generative tools
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
GeForce RTX 3070 TiSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti more score per dollar ($599 vs $699).
Score breakdown
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
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
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: 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.
Which is better for 4K gaming, GeForce RTX 3080 or GeForce RTX 3070 Ti? +
GeForce RTX 3080 — leads on raster (85 vs 82). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for ray tracing, GeForce RTX 3080 or GeForce RTX 3070 Ti? +
GeForce RTX 3080 — leads on rt (80 vs 77). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.