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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

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APart A

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

  • Blender render score 4881 samples/min
  • Video memory 12 GB
  • Board power 350 W
VS

BPart B

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3090

  • Blender render score 5087 samples/min
  • Video memory 24 GB
  • Board power 350 W
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a graphics card. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 319 GPUs in our database.

Measured performance

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 is 4% faster in the Blender benchmark

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti4,881

Median of 66 submissions

BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 30905,087

Median of 102 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

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Lowest: 4Average: 32Highest: 93

Gaming

A46%Fair
B57%Good

Better pick: GeForce RTX 3090 · Video memory: 24 GB vs 12 GB

Office Work

A44%Fair
B48%Fair

Better pick: GeForce RTX 3090 · Video memory: 24 GB vs 12 GB

Daily Use

A44%Fair
B56%Good

Better pick: GeForce RTX 3090 · Video memory: 24 GB vs 12 GB

Content Creation

A45%Fair
B60%Good

Better pick: GeForce RTX 3090 · Video memory: 24 GB vs 12 GB

02 · Verdict

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 comes out ahead

It wins 4 of 6 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

45/100

BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

55/100

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

Advantages

  • No clear advantage in the compared specifications.

Disadvantages

  • Video memory 12 GB vs 24 GB (50% lower)
  • Blender render score 4881 samples/min vs 5087 samples/min (4% lower)
  • Shader units 10,240 vs 10,496 (2% lower)
  • Boost clock 1665 MHz vs 1695 MHz (2% lower)

BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

Advantages

  • Video memory 24 GB vs 12 GB (100% higher)
  • Blender render score 5087 samples/min vs 4881 samples/min (4% higher)
  • Shader units 10,496 vs 10,240 (3% higher)
  • Boost clock 1695 MHz vs 1665 MHz (2% higher)

Disadvantages

  • No clear disadvantage in the compared specifications.

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 TiBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.4881 samples/min5087 samples/min Better +4%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.66102
Memory
Video memory12 GB24 GB Better +100%
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Memory bus384 bit384 bit
Cores & clocks
Shader units10,24010,496 Better +3%
Boost clock1665 MHz1695 MHz Better +2%
Power
Board power350 W350 W
Platform
ArchitectureAmpereAmpere
Release year20212020
Launch price$1199$1499

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 at a glance

This page compares the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 posts a median render score of 5,087 against 4,881 for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, making it 4% faster. The medians are based on 102 and 66 community submissions.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti: 12 GB video memory, GDDR6X, 1665 MHz boost clock, 350 W board power, released in 2021, launched at $1199. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090: 24 GB video memory, GDDR6X, 1695 MHz boost clock, 350 W board power, released in 2020, launched at $1499.

Our overall scores are 45 for GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and 55 for GeForce RTX 3090 out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: GeForce RTX 3090; for office work: GeForce RTX 3090; for daily use: GeForce RTX 3090; for content creation: GeForce RTX 3090. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3090 FAQ

Which is faster, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3090?

In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 posts a median render score of 5,087 against 4,881 for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, making it 4% faster. The medians are based on 102 and 66 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3090?

Both are rated at 350 W.

How much did the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and the GeForce RTX 3090 cost at launch?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti launched at $1199 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 at $1499. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3090 better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (46 vs 57 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.