NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.
RTX 3060 Ti
Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

Lowest price
461€
FPS / €
0.894
RTX 3080 Ti
Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X

Lowest price
900€
Our verdict
- The RTX 3060 Ti is currently 439€ cheaper (461€ vs 900€).
- The RTX 3080 Ti packs more video memory (12 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.
Gaming performance
Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.
FPS / €
The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.
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Specifications
| RTX 3060 Ti | RTX 3080 Ti | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Release date | 2020-12 | 2021-06 |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 256 bit | 384 bit |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 912 GB/s |
| Shading units | 4864 | 10240 |
| Boost clock | 1665 MHz | 1665 MHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 200 W | 350 W |
| Recommended PSU | 600 W | 750 W |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Launch price | $399 | $1199 |
Popularity on DropReference
RTX 3060 Ti
#18 / 71Number of builds created with this GPU
37
Average build price
1,348€
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black
650 W · 57€
RTX 3080 Ti
#22 / 71Number of builds created with this GPU
7
Average build price
1,906€
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

DeepCool PF750 Gold 750W 80 Plus Gold Black
750 W · 57€
All models
Real-time prices and stock in your region
RTX 3060 Ti
15 models tracked
Biostar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB GDDR6 dual fan461€
MSI RTX 3060 Ti Ventus 3X OC LHR 8GB GDDR6836€
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC LHR 8GB GDDR6 Black947€
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti XC GAMING 8GB GDDR6647€
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti GAMING X 8GB GDDR6800€
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3060 Ti OC 8GB GDDR61,022€
MSI RTX 3060 Ti GAMING X 8GB GDDR6 LHR1,209€
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC PRO 8G 8GB GDDR6 WINDFORCE1,284€
RTX 3080 Ti
13 models tracked
PNY GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 12GB GDDR6X Multicolour900€
Inno3D GeForce RTX 3080 Ti iChill X3 12GB GDDR6X1,116€
ZOTAC ZT-A30810D-10P RTX 3080 Ti 12GB GDDR6X Multicolour1,612€
ZOTAC RTX 3080 Ti AMP Holo 12GB GDDR6X Black1,914€
KFA2 GeForce RTX 3080 Ti HOF v2 12GB GDDR6X Multicolor2,294€
Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Master 12GB GDDR6X2,937€
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Ti VENTUS 3X 12GB GDDR6X OC Black2,003€
ZOTAC RTX 3080 Ti Trinity OC 12GB GDDR6X Black1,598€
Frequently asked questions
Which is the better graphics card, the RTX 3060 Ti or the RTX 3080 Ti?
The RTX 3060 Ti is currently 439€ cheaper (461€ vs 900€). The RTX 3080 Ti packs more video memory (12 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.
What power supply do you need for the RTX 3060 Ti?
A power supply of around 600 W is recommended for the RTX 3060 Ti. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.
What power supply do you need for the RTX 3080 Ti?
A power supply of around 750 W is recommended for the RTX 3080 Ti. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the DeepCool PF750 Gold 750W 80 Plus Gold Black.
Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3060 Ti?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3060 Ti is the r5-5500 (5 builds).
Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3080 Ti?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3080 Ti is the r7-7800x3D (2 builds).
How much does the RTX 3060 Ti cost right now?
The RTX 3060 Ti is available from 461€. We track 15 models in real time.
How much does the RTX 3080 Ti cost right now?
The RTX 3080 Ti is available from 900€. We track 13 models in real time.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, with Ampere architecture, offers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. A superior version of the RTX 3060, it excels at 1440p and supports ray tracing and DLSS for optimized graphics.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, with Ampere architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. An improved version of the RTX 3080, it excels at 4K and competes with the best cards of its generation.
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