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RTX 3090 vs RTX 3080: which is better?

GeForce RTX 3090 is about 4% faster than GeForce RTX 3080 in games (1080p · high settings · Ryzen 5 7600). GeForce RTX 3080 offers better value for money.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3090

40%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $1,040 (used)Part score 72/100
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3080

35%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $720 (used)Part score 67/100
Faster: GeForce RTX 3090Cheaper: GeForce RTX 3080Value: GeForce RTX 3080

Head to head

40%
Gaming performance
35%
72/100
Part score
67/100
262 FPS
Average FPS
252 FPS
≈ $1,040 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $720 (used)
79/100
Value for money
100/100

Specifications

GeForce RTX 3090GeForce RTX 3080
Video memory (VRAM)24 GB10 / 12 GB
Board power350 W320 W
Recommended PSU≥ 750 W≥ 700 W
AI upscalingDLSS 2 · FSR 3DLSS 2 · FSR 3
Ray tracingYesYes
Release year20202020
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

GeForce RTX 3090GeForce RTX 3080
262average FPS
252average FPS
Resolution

Showing: 1080p · high settings · Ryzen 5 7600 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
500+
500+
League of Legends
500+◆
500+◆
Fortnite
167
151
Apex Legends
262
239
Overwatch 2
336
308
Rocket League
408◆
408◆
Dota 2
303◆
303◆

Other games

GTA V
187◆
187◆
Minecraft
385◆
385◆
EA SPORTS FC
233◆
223
Roblox
240
240
Baldur’s Gate 3
117◆
117◆
Rust
134◆
127