GPU Showdown

GeForce RTX 3070 TivsGeForce RTX 5080

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is a solid mid-range card from a previous generation built for smooth 1440p gaming, while the GeForce RTX 5080 is a newer high-end option aimed at serious 4K gaming and creative work.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
8 GB · 290W
VS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
16 GB · 360W
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

Ampere · TSMC 8 nm · 2021

56score
4.4/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
8 GB
TDP
290W
CUDA Cores
6,144
Boost Clock
1770 MHz

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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 5080

Blackwell 2.0 · TSMC 5 nm · 2025

86score
3.8/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
16 GB
TDP
360W
Shaders
10,752
Boost Clock
2617 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 3070 Ti
56
RTX 5080Winner
86
RTX 5080 leads by 53.6% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#3RTX 409092
#4RTX 508086
#5RTX 408083
#29RX 9070 GRE58
#30RTX 3070 Ti56
#31RX 7700 XT55
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRTX 3070 TiRTX 5080
General
Process Node8 nm5 nm
Memory
VRAM8 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR7
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Bandwidth608.3 GB/s960 GB/s
Compute
CUDA Cores6,14410,752
TMUs192336
ROPs96112
Boost Clock1770 MHz2617 MHz
FP3221.75 TF56.28 TF
Power
TDP290360
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 16-pin
Display
Max Resolution7680×43207680×4320
Display Outputs1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort1x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1b
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The GeForce RTX 5080 wins overall for anyone needing top-tier performance and modern features.

Best value

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti offers better value for budget-conscious buyers who don't need the latest speed or memory.

When the other wins

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the right choice for 1080p or 1440p gaming on a tighter budget.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 3070 Ti better than the RTX 5080?

Overall the RTX 5080 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (86 vs 56 out of 100), so it leads the RTX 3070 Ti in most workloads.

How much faster is the RTX 5080 than the RTX 3070 Ti?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 5080 is roughly 54% faster than the RTX 3070 Ti overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the RTX 3070 Ti or the RTX 5080?

If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 5080. If the RTX 3070 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.