NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

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Performance
GeForce RTX 308025% better
53,71351% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3070
43,00541% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3080 has 25% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3070 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3080
76.8448% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 307012% better
86.1853% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 3070 has 12% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3080 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q3 2020 with a MSRP of $699. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA102) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3080 has 10 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,188 MHz memory clock and a 320 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 760.3 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 3080 includes 8,704 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,440 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,710 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 272 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 272 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 68 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 3080 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 700 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 320 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 3080 has the 23rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 51.35% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 53,713 score and $699 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 76.84. This is the 40th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q4 2020 with a MSRP of $499. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA104) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 448 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 3070 includes 5,888 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,500 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,725 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 184 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 184 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 46 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 3070 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 550 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 220 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 3070 has the 33rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 41.11% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 43,005 score and $499 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 86.18. This is the 30th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce RTX 3080GeForce RTX 3070
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAmpereAmpere
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ3 2020Q4 2020
Launch Price (MSRP)$699$499
Production StatusActiveActive
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for Sons of the Forest
Sons of the Forest
GeForce RTX 3080GeForce RTX 3070
Low - 1080p
121 FPS(+5.41%)
115 FPS
Medium - 1080p
117 FPS(+11.59%)
104 FPS
High - 1080p
114 FPS(+10.36%)
103 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
112 FPS(+10.2%)
102 FPS
QHD - 1440p
99 FPS(+19.68%)
82 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
70 FPS(+37.62%)
51 FPS
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 308025% better
53,71351% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3070
43,00541% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3080 has 25% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3070 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3080 is ranked 23rd with a score of 53,713, and the GeForce RTX 3070 is ranked 33rd with a score of 43,005.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3080
76.8448% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 307012% better
86.1853% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 3070 has 12% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3080 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3080 is ranked 40th with a performance per dollar of 76.84, and the GeForce RTX 3070 is ranked 30th with a performance per dollar of 86.18.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce RTX 3080GeForce RTX 3070
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
17,535.5
(+36.02%)
12,892
3DMark Time Spy Score
16,133.5
(+27.39%)
12,665
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
188,064
(+21.44%)
154,864
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
39,257
(+26.55%)
31,020
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
120,402
124,547
(+3.44%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
35,564.5
(+11.57%)
31,876
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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213.5
PassMark G3D Mark
25,236
(+12.79%)
22,375
PassMark G2D Mark
1,024
(+3.96%)
985
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce RTX 3080GeForce RTX 3070
CodenameGA102GA104
ArchitectureAmpereAmpere
Process Size8 nm8 nm
Transistors28,300 million17,400 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce RTX 3080GeForce RTX 3070
Memory Size10 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bandwidth760.3 Gb/s448 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,188 MHz1,750 MHz
Memory Interface320 bit256 bit
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache5 MB4 MB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce RTX 3080GeForce RTX 3070
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)320 W220 W
Suggested PSU700 W550 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 12-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4aHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce RTX 3080GeForce RTX 3070
CUDA Cores8,7045,888
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)6846
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)272184
Render Output Units (ROP)9696
Tensor Cores272184
Ray Tracing Cores6846
Core Clock Speed1,440 MHz1,500 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,710 MHz1,725 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce RTX 3080GeForce RTX 3070
Pixel Fill Rate164.2 GPixel/s165.6 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate465.1 GTexel/s317.4 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance29.77 TFLOPS20.31 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance465.1 GFLOPS317.4 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce RTX 3080GeForce RTX 3070
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.