NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
FPS benchmarks across 148 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.
RTX 3080 Ti
Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X

Lowest price
$950
RTX 5070 Ti
Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7

Lowest price
$990
FPS / $
0.573
Our verdict
- The RTX 3080 Ti is currently $40 cheaper ($950 vs $990).
- The RTX 5070 Ti 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 5070 Ti | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Release date | 2021-06 | 2025-02 |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 384 bit | 256 bit |
| Bandwidth | 912 GB/s | 896 GB/s |
| Shading units | 10240 | 8960 |
| Boost clock | 1665 MHz | 2452 MHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 350 W | 300 W |
| Recommended PSU | 750 W | 750 W |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| Launch price | $1199 | $749 |
Popularity on DropReference
RTX 3080 Ti
#22 / 69Number of builds created with this GPU
1
Average build price
$1,845
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black
650 W · $60
Latest builds
RTX 5070 Ti
#6 / 69Number of builds created with this GPU
2407
Average build price
$2,245
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 850W White ATX3
850 W · $170
All models
Real-time prices and stock in your region
RTX 3080 Ti
7 models tracked
EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti FTW3 ULTRA GAMING 12GB GDDR6X$950
EVGA RTX 3080 Ti FTW3 ULTRA 12GB GDDR6X ARGB Black$999
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Vision OC 12GB GDDR6X$1,000
ASUS TUF Gaming NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti OC Edition Graphics Card (PCIe 4.0, 12GB GDDR6X, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a, Dual Ball Fan Bearings, Military-Grade Certification), 3 Year Warranty$1,399
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Ti VENTUS 3X OC 12GB GDDR6X$1,295
Gigabyte RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC 12GB GDDR6X WINDFORCE$1,230
ASUS ROG-STRIX-RTX3080TI-O12G-GAMING - OC Edition - graphics card - GF RTX 3080 Ti - 12 GB GDDR6X - PCIe 4.0 - 2 x HDMI, 3 x DisplayPort$1,298
RTX 5070 Ti
40 models tracked
MSI RTX 5070 Ti Ventus 3X OC 16GB GDDR7$1,199
ASUS PRIME GeForce RTX 5070 Ti OC 16GB GDDR7 Black$1,009Gigabyte RTX 5070 Ti WINDFORCE OC V2 16GB GDDR7$1,300
Gigabyte RTX 5070 Ti Eagle OC 16GB GDDR7 White$1,266
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Ti OC ARGB 16GB GDDR7 Black$1,050
ASUS TUF RTX5070TI-O16G-GAMING 16GB GDDR7$1,809
ASUS TUF RTX 5070 Ti 16GB GDDR7 OC White$1,835
MSI RTX 5070 Ti Ventus 3X OC 16GB GDDR7 Black$990
Frequently asked questions
Which is the better graphics card, the RTX 3080 Ti or the RTX 5070 Ti?
The RTX 3080 Ti is currently $40 cheaper ($950 vs $990). The RTX 5070 Ti 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 MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.
What power supply do you need for the RTX 5070 Ti?
A power supply of around 750 W is recommended for the RTX 5070 Ti. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 850W White ATX3.
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 (1 builds).
Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 5070 Ti?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 5070 Ti is the r7-7800x3D (719 builds).
How much does the RTX 3080 Ti cost right now?
The RTX 3080 Ti is available from $950. We track 7 models in real time.
How much does the RTX 5070 Ti cost right now?
The RTX 5070 Ti is available from $990. We track 40 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 5070 Ti
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, with Blackwell architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory. A superior version of the RTX 5070, it excels at 1440p and 4K and supports ray tracing and DLSS 4.
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