GeForce RTX 3080 TivsGeForce RTX 3080 12 GB
The GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB is a high-end gaming card for enthusiasts who want a big memory buffer without paying top dollar, while the RTX 3080 Ti is a step-up for those chasing the absolute most frames at 4K.
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Ampere · TSMC 8 nm · 2021
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GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB
Ampere · TSMC 8 nm · 2022
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest consumer GPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti edges ahead overall for those wanting the extra performance from more processing cores.
The GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB is the smarter pick for budget buyers, offering nearly identical memory and performance for less.
The GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB is the right choice if you find a good deal and don't need the Ti's slight speed advantage.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 3080 Ti better than the RTX 3080 12 GB?
The RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 3080 12 GB trade blows — they land within a fraction of a percent of each other in our aggregate performance score, so neither is clearly better overall.
How much faster is the RTX 3080 Ti than the RTX 3080 12 GB?
In aggregate performance the two are effectively tied — the gap is under 1%, well within run-to-run variance.
Which should you buy, the RTX 3080 Ti or the RTX 3080 12 GB?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 3080 Ti. If the RTX 3080 12 GB 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.