GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

100%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

95%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

94%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

93%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

93%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

92%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

91%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

90%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

90%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

89%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

88%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

88%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.9% higher G3D Mark score and 37.5% more VRAM (11 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5.9%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+37.5%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $600 for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, it costs 53% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 102.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+102.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($280)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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 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.

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Graphics Performance

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

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti has 11 GB. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti offers 37.5% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 616 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) — a 37.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 352-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 5.5 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

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

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Display & API Support

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

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

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

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

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

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti launched at $999 and now averages $600. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 53.3% less ($320 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 35.9 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 101.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).