RTX 2080 Ti vs RTX 3060 Ti
Full specification comparison between the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti (2018) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (2020).
RTX 2080 Ti
NVIDIA Mid-range
- ✓ More VRAM (11 GB vs 8 GB)
- ✓ Wider memory bus (352-bit vs 256-bit)
RTX 3060 Ti
NVIDIA Mid-range
- ✓ ~9% faster on average
- ✓ Lower power draw (200 W vs 250 W)
- ✓ Cheaper at launch ($399 vs $999)
- ✓ Newer (2020 vs 2018)
- ✓ Better performance per dollar
Verdict: The RTX 3060 Ti is around 9% faster than the RTX 2080 Ti on average — a modest edge you may notice in demanding titles, but not a generational leap.
The RTX 2080 Ti also carries more video memory (11 GB vs 8 GB), which matters for high-resolution textures, modern AAA titles and future-proofing.
At launch pricing, the RTX 3060 Ti offers more performance per dollar, and the RTX 3060 Ti is the more power-efficient chip.
Estimated performance
Estimated average 1440p raster gaming performance compiled from publicly available benchmark data. Individual games vary.
Specs side by side
| Specification | RTX 2080 Ti | RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Release year | 2018 | 2020 |
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| Shading units | ||
| Boost clock | ||
| FP32 compute | ||
| VRAM | ||
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | ||
| Board power | ||
| Launch MSRP |
Green bars mark the better value in each row (for power and price, lower wins).
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 3060 Ti better than the RTX 2080 Ti?
Yes — based on aggregated benchmark data, the RTX 3060 Ti is about 9% faster than the RTX 2080 Ti on average.
How much faster is the RTX 3060 Ti than the RTX 2080 Ti?
Roughly 9% on average in raster gaming workloads. The gap varies by title, resolution and settings.
Which graphics card is better value?
Comparing launch prices, the RTX 3060 Ti delivers more performance per dollar. Check current street prices, as market pricing often shifts the value equation.