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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

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Performance
GeForce RTX 30808% better
53,71341% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
49,58838% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 3080 has 8% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3080
76.8447% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti8% better
82.7850% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti has 8% 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 32nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 41.39% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 53,713 score and $699 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 76.84. This is the 50th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2021 with a MSRP of $599. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA104) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3070 Ti has 8 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,188 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 608.3 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 3070 Ti includes 6,144 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,575 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,770 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 192 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 192 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 48 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 3070 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 290 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 3070 Ti has the 37th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 38.21% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 49,588 score and $599 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 82.78. This is the 44th 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 Ti
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAmpereAmpere
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ3 2020Q2 2021
Launch Price (MSRP)$699$599
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 God of War Ragnarök
God of War Ragnarök
GeForce RTX 3080GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Low - 1080p
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192 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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159 FPS
High - 1080p
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141 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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131 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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100 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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58 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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GPUCost Per Frame
GeForce RTX 50608.17-21%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti8.89-14%
GeForce RTX 40708.89-14%
Arc A7709.51-8%
GeForce RTX 30609.68-6%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti10.33
Radeon RX 7900 XT10.44+1%
GeForce RTX 309020.09+95%

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 30808% better
53,71341% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
49,58838% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 3080 has 8% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3080 is ranked 32nd with a score of 53,713, and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is ranked 37th with a score of 49,588.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3080
76.8447% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti8% better
82.7850% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti has 8% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3080 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3080 is ranked 50th with a performance per dollar of 76.84, and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is ranked 44th with a performance per dollar of 82.78.

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 Ti
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
17,535.5
(+17.31%)
14,947.5
3DMark Time Spy Score
16,133.5
(+6.1%)
15,206.5
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
188,064
203,204
(+8.05%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
39,257
(+4.44%)
37,589.5
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
120,402
170,018
(+41.21%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
35,564.5
44,673.5
(+25.61%)
PassMark G3D Mark
25,099
(+7.38%)
23,375
PassMark G2D Mark
1,070
(+1.81%)
1,051
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 Ti
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 Ti
Memory Size10 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth760.3 Gb/s608.3 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,188 MHz1,188 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 Ti
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)320 W290 W
Suggested PSU700 W600 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 Ti
CUDA Cores8,7046,144
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)6848
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)272192
Render Output Units (ROP)9696
Tensor Cores272192
Ray Tracing Cores6848
Core Clock Speed1,440 MHz1,575 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,710 MHz1,770 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 Ti
Pixel Fill Rate164.2 GPixel/s169.9 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate465.1 GTexel/s339.8 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance29.77 TFLOPS21.75 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance465.1 GFLOPS339.8 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 Ti
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.