GeForce RTX 3080 TivsGeForce RTX 4080
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is a high-end card from the previous generation built for 4K gaming, while the GeForce RTX 4080 is a newer, more efficient card aimed at gamers who want top-tier performance and access to modern features.
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Ampere · TSMC 8 nm · 2021
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GeForce RTX 4080
Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 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 4080 wins overall with noticeably faster performance and more memory for modern games.
The GeForce RTX 4080 is the smarter pick for budget buyers, offering better future-proofing and efficiency at a similar price.
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the right choice if you find a deep discount on a used card and don't need the extra video memory.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 3080 Ti better than the RTX 4080?
Overall the RTX 4080 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (83 vs 64 out of 100), so it leads the RTX 3080 Ti in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 4080 than the RTX 3080 Ti?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4080 is roughly 30% faster than the RTX 3080 Ti overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the RTX 3080 Ti or the RTX 4080?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4080. If the RTX 3080 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.