NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.
RTX 3060 Ti
Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

Lowest price
467€
FPS / €
0.882
RTX 4080
Ada Lovelace · 16 GB GDDR6X

Lowest price
1,490€
FPS / €
0.377
Our verdict
- The RTX 4080 is on average 33% faster than the RTX 3060 Ti at 1440p across our reference games.
- The RTX 3060 Ti is currently 1,023€ cheaper (467€ vs 1,490€).
- With 0.882 FPS/€, the RTX 3060 Ti offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
- The RTX 4080 packs more video memory (16 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 4080 | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Release date | 2020-12 | 2022-11 |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 256 bit | 256 bit |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 717 GB/s |
| Shading units | 4864 | 9728 |
| Boost clock | 1665 MHz | 2505 MHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 200 W | 320 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
#19 / 71Number of builds created with this GPU
34
Average build price
1,310€
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black
650 W · 52€
RTX 4080
#32 / 71Number of builds created with this GPU
19
Average build price
3,823€
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

Corsair RM1000x Shift 1000W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black
1000 W · 129€
All models
Real-time prices and stock in your region
RTX 3060 Ti
16 models tracked
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Founders Edition 8GB GDDR6490€
Biostar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB GDDR6 dual fan467€
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti XC GAMING 8GB GDDR6588€
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti GAMING X 8GB GDDR6800€
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3060 Ti OC 8GB GDDR6998€
ASUS TUF RTX 3060 Ti V2 OC 8GB GDDR6589€
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC LHR 8GB GDDR6 Black956€
KFA2 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti EX 8GB GDDR6 OC1,270€
RTX 4080
13 models tracked
Palit GeForce RTX 4080 GameRock OC 16GB GDDR6X Black1,490€
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 GAMING X TRIO 16GB GDDR6X DLSS31,880€
ASUS TUF RTX 4080 OC Edition 16GB GDDR6X1,880€
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 4080 OC 16GB GDDR6X2,531€
NVIDIA RTX 4080 Founders Edition 16GB GDDR6X1,880€
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 EAGLE OC 16GB GDDR6X1,880€
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming OC 16G Graphics Card, 3X WINDFORCE Fans, 16GB 256-bit GDDR6X, GV-N4080GAMING OC-16GD Video Card1,880€
Zotac RTX 4080 TRINITY OC 16GB GDDR6X1,590€
Frequently asked questions
Which is the better graphics card, the RTX 3060 Ti or the RTX 4080?
The RTX 4080 is on average 33% faster than the RTX 3060 Ti at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3060 Ti is currently 1,023€ cheaper (467€ vs 1,490€). With 0.882 FPS/€, the RTX 3060 Ti offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RTX 4080 packs more video memory (16 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.
Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RTX 3060 Ti or RTX 4080?
At 1440p, the RTX 3060 Ti averages 375 FPS versus 499 FPS for the RTX 4080 across our reference games.
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 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 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 4080?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 4080 is the r7-9850x3D (5 builds).
How much does the RTX 3060 Ti cost right now?
The RTX 3060 Ti is available from 467€. We track 16 models in real time.
How much does the RTX 4080 cost right now?
The RTX 4080 is available from 1,490€. 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 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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