NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, Gaming Comparison
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 wins 12 of 12 benchmarks, averaging 44.7% faster.
Both cards were measured first-party on our bench, same suite, same test rig.
What the numbers say
The gap is widest in The Last of Us Part I, where NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 leads by 53% (38 vs 58 FPS); the closest fight is Forza Horizon 5 (34% apart); on launch pricing, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the better value at 17.4 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 14.3).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atomic Heart FPS | 96 | 130 | -26% |
| Call of Duty: MW2 FPS | 58 | 85 | -32% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 62 | 92 | -33% |
| Dying Light 2 FPS | 69 | 104 | -34% |
| Elden Ring FPS | 72 | 104 | -31% |
| F1 2022 FPS | 123 | 177 | -31% |
| Forza Horizon 5 FPS | 74 | 99 | -25% |
| Hogwarts Legacy FPS | 56 | 78 | -28% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 71 | 101 | -30% |
| Resident Evil 4 Remake FPS | 71 | 107 | -34% |
| Star Wars Jedi: Survivor FPS | 45 | 67 | -33% |
| The Last of Us Part I FPS | 38 | 58 | -34% |
Specifications compared
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 8GB | 10GB |
| Transistors | 17,400M | 28,300M |
| Die size | 392.5 mm² | 628.4 mm² |
| Transistor density | 44.3 M/mm² | 45 M/mm² |
| Architecture | Ampere (GA104) | Ampere (GA102) |
| Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 760 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 1,665 MHz | 1,710 MHz |
| TDP | 200 W | 320 W |
| Launch MSRP | $399 | $699 |
| Release | 2020-12-02 | 2020-09-17 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 performs better for gaming, winning 12 of 12 benchmarks in our suite with an average 44.7% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8GB VRAM and a 200W TDP, while NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has 10GB VRAM and a 320W TDP.
- Is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers more performance per dollar: 17.4 average FPS per $100 versus 14.3. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
- Where is the biggest performance difference between NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080?
- The Last of Us Part I: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 leads by roughly 53% (38 vs 58 FPS) in our testing.
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