NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, Gaming Comparison
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 wins 12 of 12 benchmarks, averaging 21.9% faster.
Both cards were measured first-party on our bench, same suite, same test rig.
What the numbers say
The gap is widest in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, where NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 leads by 31% (51 vs 67 FPS); the closest fight is The Last of Us Part I (14% apart); on launch pricing, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition is the better value at 16.5 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 14.3).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atomic Heart FPS | 110 | 130 | -15% |
| Call of Duty: MW2 FPS | 70 | 85 | -18% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 76 | 92 | -17% |
| Dying Light 2 FPS | 82 | 104 | -21% |
| Elden Ring FPS | 84 | 104 | -19% |
| F1 2022 FPS | 147 | 177 | -17% |
| Forza Horizon 5 FPS | 87 | 99 | -12% |
| Hogwarts Legacy FPS | 64 | 78 | -18% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 81 | 101 | -20% |
| Resident Evil 4 Remake FPS | 85 | 107 | -21% |
| Star Wars Jedi: Survivor FPS | 51 | 67 | -24% |
| The Last of Us Part I FPS | 51 | 58 | -12% |
Cost to rent
| Card | Per hour |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition | $0.049 |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | $0.029 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is 1.69x cheaper per hour. Cheapest on-demand rate we see across RunPod and Vast.
Specifications compared
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition | 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 | 1,725 MHz | 1,710 MHz |
| TDP | 220 W | 320 W |
| Launch MSRP | $499 | $699 |
| Release | 2020-10-29 | 2020-09-17 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 performs better for gaming, winning 12 of 12 benchmarks in our suite with an average 21.9% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition has 8GB VRAM and a 220W TDP, while NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has 10GB VRAM and a 320W TDP.
- Is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition delivers more performance per dollar: 16.5 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 3070 Founders Edition and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080?
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 leads by roughly 31% (51 vs 67 FPS) in our testing.
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