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RTX 3080 vs RTX 3070: which is better?

GeForce RTX 3080 is about 9% faster than GeForce RTX 3070 in games (1080p · competitive settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D). GeForce RTX 3070 offers better value for money.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3080

35%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $720 (used)Part score 67/100
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

27%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $530 (used)Part score 59/100
Faster: GeForce RTX 3080Cheaper: GeForce RTX 3070Value: GeForce RTX 3070

Head to head

35%
Gaming performance
27%
67/100
Part score
59/100
329 FPS
Average FPS
302 FPS
≈ $720 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $530 (used)
95/100
Value for money
100/100

Specifications

GeForce RTX 3080GeForce RTX 3070
Video memory (VRAM)10 / 12 GB8 GB
Board power320 W220 W
Recommended PSU≥ 700 W≥ 600 W
AI upscalingDLSS 2 · FSR 3DLSS 2 · FSR 3
Ray tracingYesYes
Release year20202020

GeForce RTX 3070: 8 GB of video memory can run short in new games (Cyberpunk 2077, Warzone) with high textures and at 1440p; you may need to drop textures a notch.

Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

GeForce RTX 3080GeForce RTX 3070
329average FPS
302average FPS
Resolution

Showing: 1080p · competitive settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

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Rust
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