GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 3080
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| Spec | Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 8 GB | 10 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256 bit | 320 bit |
| Clocks | ||
| Boost Clock | 1,725 MHz | 1,710 MHz |
| Compute | ||
| Shader Cores | 5,888 | 8,704 |
| Power | ||
| TDP | 220 W | 320 W |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 242 mm | 285 mm |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | Yes | Yes |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $499 | $699 |
GeForce RTX 3080 leads GeForce RTX 3070 7–0 on the 3 weighted primary specs, with a $200 MSRP gap favoring GeForce RTX 3070.
Overall scores use 3 weighted primary specs. Trade-off details do not change the overall score.
GeForce RTX 3070
0 weighted points from 0 primary wins
Trade-off advantages
- TDP: 220 W
- Length: 242 mm
- MSRP: $499
Primary disadvantages
- VRAM: 8 GB (20% lower; vs GeForce RTX 3080: 10 GB)
- Memory Bus: 256 bit (20% lower; vs GeForce RTX 3080: 320 bit)
- Shader Cores: 5,888 (32% lower; vs GeForce RTX 3080: 8,704)
GeForce RTX 3080
7 weighted points from 3 primary wins
Primary advantages
- VRAM: 10 GB
- Memory Bus: 320 bit
- Shader Cores: 8,704
FAQ
- Is GeForce RTX 3070 better than GeForce RTX 3080?
- GeForce RTX 3080 has the higher weighted primary-spec score, but the best pick still depends on your budget and use case.
- Which has more VRAM?
- GeForce RTX 3080 has 10 GB versus 8 GB.
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