NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

Name: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
Brand: Nvidia
Availability: InStock

FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

Nvidia

RTX 3080 12GB

Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X

#53 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.61/100

Lowest price

$985

FPS / $

0.512

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Nvidia

RTX 3090

Ampere · 24 GB GDDR6X

#17 / 71▲

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.78/100

Lowest price

$2,200

FPS / $

0.233

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Our verdict

The RTX 3090 and the RTX 3080 12GB deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (458 FPS vs 445 FPS on average).
The RTX 3080 12GB is currently $1,215 cheaper ($985 vs $2,200).
With 0.512 FPS/$, the RTX 3080 12GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RTX 3090 packs more video memory (24 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.

RTX 3080 12GB

RTX 3090

Counter-Strike 2

+3%

388 FPS

1% low 233

399 FPS

1% low 232

Apex Legends

+7%

278 FPS

1% low 179

298 FPS

1% low 197

Grand Theft Auto V

+5%

113 FPS

1% low 81

119 FPS

1% low 88

Red Dead Redemption 2

+9%

152 FPS

1% low 113

166 FPS

1% low 119

Cyberpunk 2077

+18%

112 FPS

1% low 83

132 FPS

1% low 97

Rocket League

829 FPS

1% low 371

831 FPS

1% low 377

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+11%

166 FPS

1% low 128

184 FPS

1% low 135

Crimson Desert

+9%

128 FPS

1% low 95

140 FPS

1% low 100

FPS / $

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

RTX 3080 12GB

0.512

RTX 3090

0.233

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Specifications

	RTX 3080 12GB	RTX 3090
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Release date	2022-01	2020-09
Video memory	12 GB	24 GB
Memory type	GDDR6X	GDDR6X
Memory bus	384 bit	384 bit
Bandwidth	912 GB/s	936 GB/s
Shading units	8960	10496
Boost clock	1710 MHz	1695 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	350 W	350 W
Recommended PSU	750 W	750 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$799	$1499

Popularity on DropReference

RTX 3080 12GB

#53 / 71

Popularity score2.3/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$2,566

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

be quiet! Dark Power 14 1000W 80 Plus Titanium Modular

1000 W · $262

Latest builds

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RTX 3090

#17 / 71

Popularity score7/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$3,924

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

be quiet! Dark Power 14 1000W 80 Plus Titanium Modular

1000 W · $262

Latest builds

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RTX 3080 12GB

4 models tracked

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RTX 3090

9 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RTX 3080 12GB or the RTX 3090?

The RTX 3090 and the RTX 3080 12GB deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (458 FPS vs 445 FPS on average). The RTX 3080 12GB is currently $1,215 cheaper ($985 vs $2,200). With 0.512 FPS/$, the RTX 3080 12GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RTX 3090 packs more video memory (24 GB vs 12 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RTX 3080 12GB or RTX 3090?

At 1440p, the RTX 3080 12GB averages 445 FPS versus 458 FPS for the RTX 3090 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3080 12GB?

A power supply of around 750 W is recommended for the RTX 3080 12GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the be quiet! Dark Power 14 1000W 80 Plus Titanium Modular.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3090?

A power supply of around 750 W is recommended for the RTX 3090. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the be quiet! Dark Power 14 1000W 80 Plus Titanium Modular.

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3080 12GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3080 12GB is the r7-7700 (2 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3090?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3090 is the r9-9950x3D (2 builds).

How much does the RTX 3080 12GB cost right now?

The RTX 3080 12GB is available from $985. We track 4 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3090 cost right now?

The RTX 3090 is available from $2,200. We track 9 models in real time.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, with Ampere architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 10 GB of GDDR6X memory. The flagship card of the RTX 3000 series excels at 4K and supports ray tracing and DLSS for ultra-realistic graphics.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, with Ampere architecture, offers ultra high-end gaming performance with 24 GB of GDDR6X memory. The absolute flagship card of the RTX 3000 series excels at 4K and competes with the best cards of its generation.