NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.
RTX 3080 Ti
Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X

Lowest price
1,116€
RTX 4080
Ada Lovelace · 16 GB GDDR6X

Lowest price
1,590€
FPS / €
0.353
Our verdict
- The RTX 3080 Ti is currently 474€ cheaper (1,116€ vs 1,590€).
- The RTX 4080 packs more video memory (16 GB vs 12 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 3080 Ti | RTX 4080 | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Release date | 2021-06 | 2022-11 |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR6X | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 384 bit | 256 bit |
| Bandwidth | 912 GB/s | 717 GB/s |
| Shading units | 10240 | 9728 |
| Boost clock | 1665 MHz | 2505 MHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 350 W | 320 W |
| Recommended PSU | 750 W | 750 W |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1199 |
Popularity on DropReference
RTX 3080 Ti
#22 / 71Number of builds created with this GPU
7
Average build price
1,906€
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

Corsair RM850e 850W Fully Modular Black
850 W · 110€
RTX 4080
#20 / 71Number of builds created with this GPU
22
Average build price
3,838€
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

Corsair RM1000x Shift 1000W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black
1000 W · 164€
All models
Real-time prices and stock in your region
RTX 3080 Ti
13 models tracked
PNY GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 12GB GDDR6X Multicolour1,250€
Inno3D GeForce RTX 3080 Ti iChill X3 12GB GDDR6X1,116€
ZOTAC ZT-A30810D-10P RTX 3080 Ti 12GB GDDR6X Multicolour1,612€
KFA2 GeForce RTX 3080 Ti HOF v2 12GB GDDR6X Multicolor2,301€
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3080 Ti OC 12GB GDDR6X Black1,900€
ZOTAC RTX 3080 Ti AMP Holo 12GB GDDR6X Black1,914€
Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Master 12GB GDDR6X2,937€
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Ti VENTUS 3X 12GB GDDR6X OC Black2,003€
RTX 4080
12 models tracked
NVIDIA RTX 4080 Founders Edition 16GB GDDR6X1,880€
PNY GeForce RTX 4080 VERTO 16GB GDDR6X Black1,836€
Zotac RTX 4080 TRINITY OC 16GB GDDR6X1,590€
ASUS TUF RTX 4080 OC Edition 16GB GDDR6X1,880€
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 4080 OC 16GB GDDR6X2,775€
Zotac RTX 4080 AMP Extreme AIRO 16GB GDDR6X1,590€
MSI RTX 4080 VENTUS 3X OC 16GB GDDR6X1,880€
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 GAMING X TRIO 16GB GDDR6X DLSS31,880€
Frequently asked questions
Which is the better graphics card, the RTX 3080 Ti or the RTX 4080?
The RTX 3080 Ti is currently 474€ cheaper (1,116€ vs 1,590€). The RTX 4080 packs more video memory (16 GB vs 12 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.
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 Corsair RM850e 850W Fully Modular Black.
What power supply do you need for the RTX 4080?
A power supply of around 750 W is recommended for the RTX 4080. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Corsair RM1000x Shift 1000W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black.
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).
Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 4080?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 4080 is the r7-9850x3D (5 builds).
How much does the RTX 3080 Ti cost right now?
The RTX 3080 Ti is available from 1,116€. We track 13 models in real time.
How much does the RTX 4080 cost right now?
The RTX 4080 is available from 1,590€. We track 12 models in real time.
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.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, with Ada Lovelace architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory. The flagship card of the RTX 4000 series excels at 4K and supports ray tracing and DLSS 3 for ultra-realistic graphics.
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