ToolsPouch

GPU comparison

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

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

ACheck Price on AmazonNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 TiBCheck Price on AmazonNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability are set by Amazon.

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 Ti

  • Blender render score 5264 samples/min
  • Video memory 24 GB
  • Board power 450 W
Compare other parts

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 Ti is 8% faster in the Blender benchmark

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti4,881

Median of 66 submissions

BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti5,264

Median of 16 submissions

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

A
B
Lowest: 4Average: 32Highest: 93

Gaming

A46%Fair
B57%Good

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

Office Work

A44%Fair
B38%Fair

Better pick: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti · Board power: 350 W vs 450 W

Daily Use

A44%Fair
B52%Fair

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

Content Creation

A45%Fair
B61%Good

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

02 · Verdict

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti 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 Ti

52/100

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

Advantages

  • Board power 350 W vs 450 W (22% lower)

Disadvantages

  • Video memory 12 GB vs 24 GB (50% lower)
  • Boost clock 1665 MHz vs 1860 MHz (10% lower)
  • Blender render score 4881 samples/min vs 5264 samples/min (7% lower)
  • Shader units 10,240 vs 10,752 (5% lower)

BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

Advantages

  • Video memory 24 GB vs 12 GB (100% higher)
  • Boost clock 1860 MHz vs 1665 MHz (12% higher)
  • Blender render score 5264 samples/min vs 4881 samples/min (8% higher)
  • Shader units 10,752 vs 10,240 (5% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Board power 450 W vs 350 W (29% higher)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 TiBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.4881 samples/min5264 samples/min Better +8%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.6616
Memory
Video memory12 GB24 GB Better +100%
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Memory bus384 bit384 bit
Cores & clocks
Shader units10,24010,752 Better +5%
Boost clock1665 MHz1860 MHz Better +12%
Power
Board power350 W Better450 W
Platform
ArchitectureAmpereAmpere
Release year20212022
Launch price$1199$1999

Ready to buy?

Prices change daily. Check the current price of each part.

ACheck Price on Amazon: GeForce RTX 3080 TiBCheck Price on Amazon: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability are set by Amazon.

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

This page compares the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti posts a median render score of 5,264 against 4,881 for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, making it 8% faster. The medians are based on 16 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 Ti: 24 GB video memory, GDDR6X, 1860 MHz boost clock, 450 W board power, released in 2022, launched at $1999.

Our overall scores are 45 for GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and 52 for GeForce RTX 3090 Ti out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti; for office work: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti; for daily use: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti; for content creation: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. 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 Ti FAQ

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

In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti posts a median render score of 5,264 against 4,881 for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, making it 8% faster. The medians are based on 16 and 66 community submissions.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is rated at 450 W and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti at 350 W, so the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti draws 29% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti launched at $1199 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti at $1999. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

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

Our gaming score favours the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti (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.

More GPU comparisons

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.