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 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3080 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3080: 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 3070 Ti

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3080 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 10 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (192 vs 272), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 3080

2020

Why buy it

✅7.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅41.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (272 vs 192).
✅25% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (10 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

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16.7% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3080 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 7.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 7.6% in PassMark G3D (25,071 vs 23,295), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2021 generation instead of 2020. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $100 cheaper on MSRP at $599 vs $699, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 8.4% (38.9 vs 35.9), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. GeForce RTX 3080 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3080 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1575 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 290W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 23,295 points. Launch price was $599.

GeForce RTX 3080

The GeForce RTX 3080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1440 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 8704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 320W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 68 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 25,071 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti scores 23,295 versus the GeForce RTX 3080's 25,071 — the GeForce RTX 3080 leads by 7.6%. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3080 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 8,704 (GeForce RTX 3080). Raw compute: 21.75 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 29.77 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1710 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 68 (GeForce RTX 3080) with 192 Tensor cores vs 272.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080
G3D Mark Score	23,295	25,071+8%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	6144	8704+42%
Compute (TFLOPS)	21.75 TFLOPS	29.77 TFLOPS+37%
Boost Clock	1770 MHz+4%	1710 MHz
ROPs	96	96
TMUs	192	272+42%
L1 Cache	6 MB	8.5 MB+42%
L2 Cache	4 MB	5 MB+25%
Ray Tracing Cores	48	68+42%
Tensor Cores	192	272+42%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080
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 3070 Ti has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3080 carries 10 GB. GeForce RTX 3080 gives you 25% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 608 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 760 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080) — a 25% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti and 320-bit on the GeForce RTX 3080. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 5 MB (GeForce RTX 3080) — the GeForce RTX 3080 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	10 GB+25%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	608 GB/s	760 GB/s+25%
Bus Width	256-bit	320-bit+25%
L2 Cache	4 MB	5 MB+25%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3080). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3080). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3080).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti draws 290W versus the GeForce RTX 3080's 320W — a 9.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 750W (GeForce RTX 3080). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 285mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 78°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080
TDP	290W-9%	320W
Recommended PSU	750W	750W
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	267mm	285mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	78°C	75-4%
Perf/Watt	80.3+3%	78.3

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti came in at $599, while the GeForce RTX 3080 launched at $699. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3070 Ti was 14.3% cheaper ($100 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 38.9 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 35.9 (GeForce RTX 3080) — the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti offers 8.4% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (2021 vs 2020).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080
MSRP	$599-14%	$699
Performance per Dollar	38.9+8%	35.9
Codename	GA104	GA102
Release	May 31 2021	September 1 2020
Ranking	#50	#41

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