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Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 vs Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score
Verdict
Key takeaways
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti are closely matched overall (within 2 points).
- Key differences: capacity, where Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 has 24 GB vs 12 GB.
- Best value: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (from $1,199) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti are closely matched
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 · #16 of 156
68
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti · #21 of 156
66
Key differences
- CapacityNvidia GeForce RTX 3090 24 GB vs 12 GB
Scores by Category
GeForce RTX 3090 wins 1 of 6 categories
| Category | GeForce RTX 3090GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | Lead |
|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | Tie | |
| Theoretical Performance | Tie | |
| Memory | +18 | |
| Miscellaneous | Tie | |
| Core Specifications | Tie | |
| API Support | Tie |
Value for Money
Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).
GeForce RTX 3090
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Detailed Specifications
Core Specifications
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
Maximum Power | 350 W | 350 W |
Lithography Process | 8 nm | 8 nm |
Memory
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
Capacity | 24 GB100% more | 12 GB |
Technology | ||
Bandwidth | 936.2 GB/s3% more | 912 GB/s |
API Support
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
DirectX Version | 12 | 12 |
Vulkan Version | 1.4 | 1.4 |
Theoretical Performance
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
Performance (FP16) | 35.581 TFLOPS4% more | 34.099 TFLOPS |
Performance (FP32) | 35.6 TFLOPS4% more | 34.1 TFLOPS |
Benchmark
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
G3D Mark | 26,564 | 26,645 |
Miscellaneous
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
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Specification Note
Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.
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