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 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3080 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 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3080 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 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $800 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 127.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 22.4 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Draws 200W instead of 350W, a 150W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 285mm, a 43mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3080 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

2021

Why buy it

✅22.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅110.5% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 152).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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200.5% HIGHER MSRP
$1,199 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.4 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($1,199 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌75% higher power demand at 350W vs 200W.
❌17.8% longer card at 285mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 22.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 32.2% in PassMark G3D (26,861 vs 20,312), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM, 80 vs 38 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2020. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $800 cheaper on MSRP at $399 vs $1,199, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 127.2% (50.9 vs 22.4), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and strong 1440p, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and strong 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Technical Specifications

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

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.

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 10240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,861 points. Launch price was $1,199.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's 26,861 — the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti leads by 32.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 10,240 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 34.1 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 80 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) with 152 Tensor cores vs 320.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
G3D Mark Score	20,312	26,861+32%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4864	10240+111%
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	34.1 TFLOPS+110%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1665 MHz
ROPs	80	112+40%
TMUs	152	320+111%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB	10 MB+108%
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	38	80+111%
Tensor Cores	152	320+111%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 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 3060 Ti has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti carries 12 GB. GeForce RTX 3080 Ti gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 912 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) — a 103.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and 384-bit on the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	912 GB/s+104%
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	NVENC 7th gen
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's 350W — a 54.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 750W (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 285mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
TDP	200W-43%	350W
Recommended PSU	600W-20%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	242mm	285mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+32%	76.7

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti came in at $399, while the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti launched at $1199. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti was 66.7% cheaper ($800 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 22.4 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 127.2% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (2021 vs 2020).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
MSRP	$399-67%	$1199
Performance per Dollar	50.9+127%	22.4
Codename	GA104	GA102
Release	December 1 2020	May 31 2021
Ranking	#73	#33

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