GPU Showdown

GeForce RTX 3060 TivsGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a solid mid-range card built for smooth 1440p gaming on a budget, while the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER targets enthusiasts who want high-refresh 4K and ray tracing without compromise.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
8 GB · 200W
VS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
16 GB · 320W
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Ampere · TSMC 8 nm · 2020

49score
4.2/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
8 GB
TDP
200W
CUDA Cores
4,864
Boost Clock
1665 MHz

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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 nm · 2024

82score
4.1/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
16 GB
TDP
320W
Shaders
10,240
Boost Clock
2550 MHz

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest consumer GPU available.

RTX 3060 Ti
49
RTX 4080 SUPERWinner
82
RTX 4080 SUPER leads by 67.3% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#5RTX 408083
#6RTX 4080 SUPER82
#7RTX 5090 D V279
#40RX 6750 XT50
#41RTX 3060 Ti49
#42RX 6750 GRE48
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsRTX 3060 TiRTX 4080 SUPER
General
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Process Node8 nm5 nm
Memory
VRAM8 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Bandwidth448 GB/s736.3 GB/s
Compute
CUDA Cores4,86410,240
TMUs152320
ROPs80112
Boost Clock1665 MHz2550 MHz
FP3216.2 TF52.22 TF
Power
TDP200320
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 16-pin
Display
Max Resolution7680×43207680×4320
Display Outputs1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER wins for raw gaming and creative performance, leaving the RTX 3060 Ti far behind.

Best value

For budget buyers, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers solid 1440p gaming at a much lower cost than the pricey 4080 SUPER.

When the other wins

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the right choice if you need a capable 1080p card and can't justify the 4080 SUPER's premium.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 3060 Ti better than the RTX 4080 SUPER?

Overall the RTX 4080 SUPER is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (82 vs 49 out of 100), so it leads the RTX 3060 Ti in most workloads.

How much faster is the RTX 4080 SUPER than the RTX 3060 Ti?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4080 SUPER is roughly 67% faster than the RTX 3060 Ti overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the RTX 3060 Ti or the RTX 4080 SUPER?

If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4080 SUPER. If the RTX 3060 Ti is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.