G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

2018

Why buy it

✅7.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅257.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (544 vs 152).
✅37.5% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (11 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
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150.4% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 21.5 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌25% higher power demand at 250W vs 200W.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $600 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 136.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 21.5 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 200W instead of 250W, a 50W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 11 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 544), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 7.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 5.9% in PassMark G3D (21,513 vs 20,312), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 8nm process instead of 12nm and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2018. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $600 cheaper on MSRP at $399 vs $999, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 136.4% (50.9 vs 21.5), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. GeForce RTX 2080 Ti still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 68 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 21,513 points. Launch price was $999.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti scores 21,513 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti leads by 5.9%. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 13.45 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 68 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) with 544 Tensor cores vs 152.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	21,513+6%	20,312
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4352	4864+12%
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.45 TFLOPS	16.2 TFLOPS+20%
Boost Clock	1545 MHz	1665 MHz+8%
ROPs	88+10%	80
TMUs	272+79%	152
L1 Cache	4.3 MB	4.8 MB+12%
L2 Cache	5.5 MB+38%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	68+79%	38
Tensor Cores	544+258%	152

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti has 11 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 2080 Ti gives you 37.5% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 616 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 37.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. Memory bus width is 352-bit on the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. L2 Cache: 5.5 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	11 GB+38%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	616 GB/s+38%	448 GB/s
Bus Width	352-bit+38%	256-bit
L2 Cache	5.5 MB+38%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	250W	200W-20%
Recommended PSU	650W	600W-8%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	242mm
Height	116mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	75-12%
Perf/Watt	86.1	101.6+18%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti came in at $999, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti was 60.1% cheaper ($600 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 21.5 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 136.7% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (2020 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP	$999	$399-60%
Performance per Dollar	21.5	50.9+137%
Codename	TU102	GA104
Release	September 20 2018	December 1 2020
Ranking	#66	#73

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