NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)

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Performance
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB)
47,80346% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)18% better
56,63454% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) has 18% better performance than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB)69% better
119.8174% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
70.8844% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) has 69% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2023 with a MSRP of $399. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD106) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 4060 Ti has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,250 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 288 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 4060 Ti includes 4,352 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,310 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,535 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 136 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 136 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 34 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 4060 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 160 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 4060 Ti has the 28th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 45.70% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 47,803 score and $399 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 119.81. This is the 7th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2022 with a MSRP of $799. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA102) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3080 has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,188 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 912.4 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 8,960 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,260 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,710 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 280 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 280 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 70 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 750 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 350 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 3080 has the 21st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 54.14% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 56,634 score and $799 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 70.88. 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 4060 Ti (8 GB)GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAmpere
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ2 2023Q1 2022
Launch Price (MSRP)$399$799
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
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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB)GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
Low - 1080p
126 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
112 FPS
142 FPS(+27.14%)
High - 1080p
108 FPS
137 FPS(+26.39%)
Ultra - 1080p
107 FPS
130 FPS(+21.68%)
QHD - 1440p
82 FPS
104 FPS(+26.95%)
4K UHD - 2160p
50 FPS
69 FPS(+37.2%)
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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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 4060 Ti (8 GB)
47,80346% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)18% better
56,63454% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) has 18% better performance than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) is ranked 28th with a score of 47,803, and the GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) is ranked 21st with a score of 56,634.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB)69% better
119.8174% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
70.8844% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) has 69% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) is ranked 7th with a performance per dollar of 119.81, and the GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) is ranked 44th with a performance per dollar of 70.88.

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 4060 Ti (8 GB)GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
13,427
17,956
(+33.73%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
13,872
16,961
(+22.27%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
176,605
217,116
(+22.94%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
34,245
44,533
(+30.04%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
158,042
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
43,231
(+4.4%)
41,410
PassMark G3D Mark
22,904
26,679
(+16.48%)
PassMark G2D Mark
1,061
1,080
(+1.79%)
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 4060 Ti (8 GB)GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
CodenameAD106GA102
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAmpere
Process Size5 nm8 nm
Transistors22,900 million28,300 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 4060 Ti (8 GB)GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
Memory Size8 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth288 Gb/s912.4 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,250 MHz1,188 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit384 bit
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache32 MB5 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 4060 Ti (8 GB)GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)160 W350 W
Suggested PSU450 W750 W
Power Connectors1x 16-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 4060 Ti (8 GB)GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
CUDA Cores4,3528,960
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)3470
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)136280
Render Output Units (ROP)4896
Tensor Cores136280
Ray Tracing Cores3470
Core Clock Speed2,310 MHz1,260 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,535 MHz1,710 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 4060 Ti (8 GB)GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
Pixel Fill Rate121.7 GPixel/s164.2 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate344.8 GTexel/s478.8 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance22.06 TFLOPS30.64 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance344.8 GFLOPS478.8 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 4060 Ti (8 GB)GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
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.