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RTX 3080 vs RTX 5060 Ti: which is better?

GeForce RTX 3080 and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti perform almost the same in games (1080p · competitive settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D). GeForce RTX 3080 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 5060 Ti

32%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $790Part score 64/100
Cheaper: GeForce RTX 3080Value: GeForce RTX 3080

Head to head

35%
Gaming performance
32%
67/100
Part score
64/100
329 FPS
Average FPS
322 FPS
≈ $720 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $790
100/100
Value for money
83/100

Specifications

GeForce RTX 3080GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
Video memory (VRAM)10 / 12 GB8 / 16 GB
Board power320 W180 W
Recommended PSU≥ 700 W≥ 550 W
AI upscalingDLSS 2 · FSR 3DLSS 4 · Multi Frame Generation
Ray tracingYesYes
Release year20202025

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti: This card comes in 8 GB and 16 GB versions. 8 GB can run short with high textures in new games; if the price gap is small, get the 16 GB one.

Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

GeForce RTX 3080GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
329average FPS
322average FPS
Resolution

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

Competitive games

Other games

GTA V
187
187
Minecraft
500+
500+
EA SPORTS FC
290
277
Roblox
240
240
Baldur’s Gate 3
197◆
197◆
Rust
178
168