GeForce RTX 3080 12GB vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is about 6% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is 6% faster (95 vs 90).
- 1080p high, 23 popular games: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti +4% on average (est.); the processor caps both in 8 of 23 games.
- 1440p high, 23 popular games: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti +4% on average (est.); the processor caps both in 5 of 23 games.
- 4K high, 23 popular games: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti +5% on average (est.); the processor caps both in 2 of 23 games.
- Video memory: both have 12 GB.
- Power (TDP): GeForce RTX 3080 12GB 350 W, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 350 W; the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers 6% more performance per watt.
- Age: the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB is 1 year newer (2022 vs 2021).
FPS figures assume a Ryzen 7 9850X3D, the fastest gaming processor in our catalog, so the graphics card is the limit wherever possible.
Specs
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 90 | 95 |
| Brand / series | NVIDIA RTX 30 | NVIDIA RTX 30 |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR6X | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 384-bit | 384-bit |
| Power (TDP) | 350 W | 350 W |
| Hardware ray tracing | Yes | Yes |
| Upscaling | DLSS, FSR | DLSS, FSR |
Ray tracing and upscaling support follow the GPU architecture (series), not per-game support.
Estimated FPS in popular games (high preset)
| Game | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 300+ | 300+ |
| Dota 2 | 300+ | 300+ |
| PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS | 208 | 219 |
| WARDOGS | 81 | 85 |
| Apex Legends™ | 225 | 238 |
| Valheim | 193 | 204 |
| Grand Theft Auto V Legacy | 300+ | 300+ |
| Aniimo | 108 | 114 |
| HELLDIVERS™ 2 | 129 | 136 |
| Slay the Spire 2 | 300+ | 300+ |
| Marvel Rivals | 129 | 136 |
| Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege | 129 | 136 |
| Overwatch® | 267 | 267 |
| The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth | 300+ | 300+ |
| War Thunder | 214 | 214 |
| Dead by Daylight | 300+ | 300+ |
| Geometry Dash | 300+ | 300+ |
| Limbus Company | 300+ | 300+ |
| Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced | 123 | 130 |
| Delta Force | 193 | 204 |
| Terraria | 300+ | 300+ |
| Stardew Valley | 300+ | 300+ |
| Rust | 108 | 114 |
| Game | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 300+ | 300+ |
| Dota 2 | 300+ | 300+ |
| PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS | 145 | 153 |
| WARDOGS | 56 | 60 |
| Apex Legends™ | 158 | 166 |
| Valheim | 135 | 142 |
| Grand Theft Auto V Legacy | 291 | 300+ |
| Aniimo | 76 | 80 |
| HELLDIVERS™ 2 | 90 | 95 |
| Slay the Spire 2 | 300+ | 300+ |
| Marvel Rivals | 90 | 95 |
| Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege | 90 | 95 |
| Overwatch® | 189 | 200 |
| The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth | 300+ | 300+ |
| War Thunder | 151 | 160 |
| Dead by Daylight | 270 | 285 |
| Geometry Dash | 300+ | 300+ |
| Limbus Company | 300+ | 300+ |
| Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced | 86 | 91 |
| Delta Force | 135 | 142 |
| Terraria | 300+ | 300+ |
| Stardew Valley | 300+ | 300+ |
| Rust | 76 | 80 |
| Game | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 239 | 252 |
| Dota 2 | 300+ | 300+ |
| PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS | 87 | 92 |
| WARDOGS | 34 | 36 |
| Apex Legends™ | 95 | 100 |
| Valheim | 81 | 85 |
| Grand Theft Auto V Legacy | 174 | 184 |
| Aniimo | 45 | 48 |
| HELLDIVERS™ 2 | 54 | 57 |
| Slay the Spire 2 | 227 | 239 |
| Marvel Rivals | 54 | 57 |
| Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege | 54 | 57 |
| Overwatch® | 113 | 120 |
| The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth | 300+ | 300+ |
| War Thunder | 91 | 96 |
| Dead by Daylight | 162 | 171 |
| Geometry Dash | 300+ | 300+ |
| Limbus Company | 300+ | 300+ |
| Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced | 52 | 54 |
| Delta Force | 81 | 85 |
| Terraria | 300+ | 300+ |
| Stardew Valley | 300+ | 300+ |
| Rust | 45 | 48 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+.
Values above 300 fps are shown as 300+. Hover a value for its range. How we estimate FPS