NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
FPS benchmarks across 148 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.
RTX 3070 Ti
Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6X

Lowest price
$360
FPS / $
1.239
RTX 4080
Ada Lovelace · 16 GB GDDR6X

Lowest price
$1,500
FPS / $
0.375
Our verdict
- The RTX 4080 is on average 26% faster than the RTX 3070 Ti at 1440p across our reference games.
- The RTX 3070 Ti is currently $1,140 cheaper ($360 vs $1,500).
- With 1.239 FPS/$, the RTX 3070 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 3070 Ti | RTX 4080 | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Release date | 2021-06 | 2022-11 |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR6X | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 256 bit | 256 bit |
| Bandwidth | 608 GB/s | 717 GB/s |
| Shading units | 6144 | 9728 |
| Boost clock | 1770 MHz | 2505 MHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 290 W | 320 W |
| Recommended PSU | 750 W | 750 W |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Launch price | $599 | $1199 |
Popularity on DropReference
RTX 3070 Ti
#33 / 71Number of builds created with this GPU
25
Average build price
$1,632
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black
750 W · $98
Latest builds
RTX 4080
#35 / 71Number of builds created with this GPU
18
Average build price
$3,736
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

MSI MPG A850G PCIE5 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black
850 W · $90
All models
Real-time prices and stock in your region
RTX 3070 Ti
9 models tracked
PNY GeForce RTX 3070Ti VCG3070T8TFXPPB 8GB GDDR6X Black$795
ZOTAC RTX 3070 Ti Trinity OC 8GB GDDR6X$700
Gigabyte RTX 3070 Ti Gaming OC WINDFORCE 3X 8GB GDDR6X$795
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GAMING X TRIO 8GB GDDR6X$360
MSI RTX 3070 Ti VENTUS 3X OC 8GB GDDR6X Gray$729
ASUS TUF RTX 3070 Ti 8GB GDDR6X GAMING$1,081
EVGA RTX 3070 Ti XC3 Ultra$550
EVGA RTX 3070 Ti FTW3 8GB GDDR6X$699
RTX 4080
9 models tracked
ASUS TUF RTX 4080 OC Edition 16GB GDDR6X$1,500
NVIDIA RTX 4080 Founders Edition 16GB GDDR6X$1,500
Gigabyte RTX 4080 GAMING OC 16GB GDDR6X Black$1,699
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 4080 OC 16GB GDDR6X$1,700
MSI RTX 4080 VENTUS 3X OC 16GB GDDR6X$1,750
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming OC 16G Graphics Card, 3X WINDFORCE Fans, 16GB 256-bit GDDR6X, GV-N4080GAMING OC-16GD Video Card$1,799
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 GAMING X TRIO 16GB GDDR6X DLSS3$1,689
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 4080 16GB GDDR6X Black$1,767
Frequently asked questions
Which is the better graphics card, the RTX 3070 Ti or the RTX 4080?
The RTX 4080 is on average 26% faster than the RTX 3070 Ti at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3070 Ti is currently $1,140 cheaper ($360 vs $1,500). With 1.239 FPS/$, the RTX 3070 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 3070 Ti or RTX 4080?
At 1440p, the RTX 3070 Ti averages 397 FPS versus 499 FPS for the RTX 4080 across our reference games.
What power supply do you need for the RTX 3070 Ti?
A power supply of around 750 W is recommended for the RTX 3070 Ti. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold 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 MSI MPG A850G PCIE5 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black.
Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3070 Ti?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3070 Ti is the r7-5700x (7 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 3070 Ti cost right now?
The RTX 3070 Ti is available from $360. We track 9 models in real time.
How much does the RTX 4080 cost right now?
The RTX 4080 is available from $1,500. We track 9 models in real time.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, with Ampere architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6X memory. An improved version of the RTX 3070, it excels at 1440p and 4K with ray tracing and DLSS enabled.
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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