NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has 58% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has 32% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
Summary
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is a desktop graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q2 2021 with a suggested retail price of $1,199. Its GA102 chip that powers the GPU uses the Ampere architecture and is fabricated on the 8 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 12 GB of GDDR6X VRAM. Its 1,188 MHz memory clock and 384 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 912.4 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
The RTX 3080 Ti is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 350 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 750 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has the 16th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 58.11% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 60,980 score and $1,199 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 50.86. This is the 64th 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.
| Info | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Ampere |
| Market Segment | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q2 2021 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $1,199 |
| Production Status | Active |
| Shop | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
Gaming performance benchmarks based its average frame rate (FPS) in popular games. These provide a strong indicator of a GPU's ability to handle demanding titles and help assess its value for the money.
Riders Republic | Frames Per SecondHigher is better | Cost Per FrameLower is better |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | 284 FPS | $4.22 CPF |
| Medium - 1080p | 220 FPS | $5.45 CPF |
| High - 1080p | 188 FPS | $6.38 CPF |
| Ultra - 1080p | 176 FPS | $6.81 CPF |
| QHD - 1440p | 136 FPS | $8.82 CPF |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 80 FPS | $14.99 CPF |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
Compare the average frame rate (FPS) in with similar GPUs. Higher FPS leads to smoother gaming experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 84 | +5% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | 80 | |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 80 | +0% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 73 | -9% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 72 | -10% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 65 | -19% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 54 | -33% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 49 | -39% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 46 | -43% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
Compare the average cost per frame in with similar GPUs. A lower cost per frame translates to more performance for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 10.95 | -27% |
| Radeon RX 6600 XT | 11.15 | -26% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 13.08 | -13% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 14.27 | -5% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | 14.99 | |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 18.74 | +25% |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has 58% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is ranked 16th with a score of 60,980.
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has 32% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is ranked 64th with a performance per dollar of 50.86.
Compare Performance
Compare the average benchmark score with similar GPUs. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 72,227.5 | +18% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | 69,481 | +14% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | 68,373 | +12% |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 65,610.5 | +8% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 61,518 | +1% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | 60,980 | |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 59,969 | -2% |
| Radeon RX 6900 XT | 59,119 | -3% |
| Radeon RX 7700 XT | 57,340 | -6% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 56,634 | -7% |
Compare Value For Money
Compare the performance per dollar with similar GPUs. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 65.72 | +29% |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | 65.63 | +29% |
| Radeon RX 6900 XT | 59.18 | +16% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 58.6 | +15% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 | 57.62 | +13% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | 50.86 | |
| GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | 47.21 | -7% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 41.04 | -19% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | 34.76 | -32% |
Benchmark Scores
Performance metrics across industry-standard GPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Value |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 19,224 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 18,903.5 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 218,185 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 47,113 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 189,351 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 46,988 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 326.4 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 27,183 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 1,082 |
Technical Specs
Processor Details
General information about the graphics processing unit like its architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Codename | GA102 |
| Architecture | Ampere |
| Process Size | 8 nm |
| Transistors | 28,300 million |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like its slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 350 W |
| Suggested PSU | 750 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like its 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.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory Size | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 912.4 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,188 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 384 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB |
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.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 10,240 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 80 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 320 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 112 |
| Tensor Cores | 320 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,365 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,665 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.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 186.5 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 532.8 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 34.1 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 532.8 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by this graphics card. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.