GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4080
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About G3D Mark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4080
Why is GeForce RTX 4080 better than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 and the RTX 3060 Ti represent a generational gap between high-end performance and mid-range value. The RTX 4080 is an Ada Lovelace-based powerhouse with 16GB of GDDR6X, capable of delivering smooth 4K performance even in the most demanding AAA titles. The RTX 3060 Ti, while a legendary 1080p and 1440p card, carries 8GB of GDDR6 and falls significantly behind in raw core count and memory bandwidth.
Technically, the RTX 4080 offers more than double the CUDA cores (9,728 vs 4,864) and introduces support for DLSS 3 Frame Generation, which can dramatically improve smoothness in modern games. The 4080’s 256-bit bus and 716 GB/s bandwidth give it a massive advantage at higher resolutions where the 8GB buffer and bandwidth of the 3060 Ti begin to bottleneck. Additionally, the 40-series architecture is much more efficient, delivering higher performance per watt.
For gamers moving to 4K or high-refresh 1440p, the GeForce RTX 4080 is a transformative upgrade. The RTX 3060 Ti remains an excellent and reliable card for those staying at 1080p or moderate 1440p settings, but it lacks the sheer brute force and modern AI architectural features of the 40-series. The transition to an RTX 4080 is a fundamental jump into the enthusiast tier of PC gaming.
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4080 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 69.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (16 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 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-69.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+69.6%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (310mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $800 for the GeForce RTX 4080, it costs 65% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 68.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+68.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($280) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($800) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and GeForce RTX 4080
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 4080
The GeForce RTX 4080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2205 MHz to 2505 MHz. It has 9728 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 320W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 76 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 34,445 points. Launch price was $1,199.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GeForce RTX 4080's 34,445 — the GeForce RTX 4080 leads by 69.6%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4080 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 9,728 (GeForce RTX 4080). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 48.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4080). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2505 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 76 (GeForce RTX 4080) with 152 Tensor cores vs 304.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,312 | 34,445+70% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 4864 | 9728+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.2 TFLOPS | 48.74 TFLOPS+201% |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 2505 MHz+50% |
| ROPs | 80 | 112+40% |
| TMUs | 152 | 304+100% |
| L1 Cache | 4.8 MB | 9.5 MB+98% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 64 MB+1500% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 38 | 76+100% |
| Tensor Cores | 152 | 304+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4080 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4080 has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 4080 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 736 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4080) — a 64.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4080. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 64 MB (GeForce RTX 4080) — the GeForce RTX 4080 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 736 GB/s+64% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 64 MB+1500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4080). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4080). 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,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4080).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Ampere) | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Ampere) | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 4080's 320W — a 46.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 750W (GeForce RTX 4080). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 310mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W-38% | 320W |
| Recommended PSU | 600W-20% | 750W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 16-pin |
| Length | 242mm | 310mm |
| Height | 112mm | 140mm |
| Slots | 2-33% | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 70°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 101.6 | 107.6+6% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the GeForce RTX 4080 launched at $1199 and now averages $800. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 65% less ($520 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 43.1 (GeForce RTX 4080) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 68.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 4080 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399-67% | $1199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280-65% | $800 |
| Performance per Dollar | 72.5+68% | 43.1 |
| Codename | GA104 | AD103 |
| Release | December 1 2020 | September 20 2022 |
| Ranking | #73 | #7 |
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