NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3080
Ampere · 10 GB GDDR6X · 320 W
85
/ 100
From $699
VS
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti wins by 4
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Ampere · 24 GB GDDR6X · 450 W
89
/ 100
From $1,999
Specdex verdict
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 3080 lands at 85 and GeForce RTX 3090 Ti at 89. That puts GeForce RTX 3090 Ti ahead by 4 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 3090 Ti if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
GeForce RTX 3080 85
vs 89 GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Score breakdown
GeForce RTX 3080
85 raster 85
rt 80
ai 82
efficiency 71
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
89 raster 89
rt 84
ai 86
efficiency 73
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| VRAM | 10 GB GDDR6X | ▲ 24 GB GDDR6X |
| TBP | 320 W | 450 W |
| Release year | 2020 | 2022 |
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 3090 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 3090 Ti
Which is better, GeForce RTX 3080 or GeForce RTX 3090 Ti? +
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 3090 Ti worth the price? +
At $1,999, GeForce RTX 3090 Ti delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in raster.
Does GeForce RTX 3080 or GeForce RTX 3090 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.