GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3090 Ti: specs and benchmark comparison
ANVIDIA · Ampere
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
- 12 GB GDDR6X
- 350 W
- PSU 750 W+
June 3, 2021 · $1,199 at launch
BNVIDIA · Ampere
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
- 24 GB GDDR6X
- 450 W
- PSU 850 W+
March 29, 2022 · $1,999 at launch
Short verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: rendering and compute. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
Compare with AIRendering and compute
B +10.5%NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti leads in this scenario (up to 10.5% in comparable benchmarks).
No comparable benchmarks yet: gaming: rasterization, gaming: ray tracing, power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is better2
Board power 100 W lower350 W (board power) vs 450 W (board power)
Launch price $800 lower$1,199 vs $1,999
Where GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is better3
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0 5% faster5,612 samples/min vs 5,344 samples/min
Shader units 512 more10,752 (CUDA cores) vs 10,240 (CUDA cores)
Video memory 12 GB more24 GB vs 12 GB
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions.
- B ahead by 5%
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) · samples/min, higher is better
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti5,343.7 samples/minGeForce RTX 3090 Ti5,611.6 samples/minPosition among tested models (67, OptiX)
A · 5,344B · 5,61205,00010,00015,000Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is ahead by 5% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
5,343.7 samples/min · community measurement, sample 193 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 193 submissions (16 outliers excluded), interquartile range 5163.7–5447.58; submissions 2025-07-20 to 2026-11-12; OPTIX backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
5,611.6 samples/min · community measurement, sample 133 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 133 submissions (6 outliers excluded), interquartile range 5039.69–5780.09; submissions 2025-07-17 to 2026-03-01; OPTIX backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Other comparable benchmarks (11)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,223.7 | 5,774.1 | B +10.5% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,557.8 | 5,992.8 | B +7.8% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,532.4 | 6,067.1 | B +9.7% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,968 | 6,298.2 | B +5.5% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,912.4 | 6,514.9 | B +10.2% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 6,205.2 | 6,644.1 | B +7.1% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 6,095.3 | 6,585.8 | B +8% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,440.2 | 5,383.1 | A +1.1% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,521.3 | 5,853.8 | B +6% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,327.6 | 5,629.2 | B +5.7% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,276 | 5,695.1 | B +7.9% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (49)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 20.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 19 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 17.1 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | 9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | 9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | 9.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 70.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 56.9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 80.1 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, classroom (OPTIX) | 33.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, classroom (OPTIX) | 35.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, classroom (OPTIX) | 34 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 37.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 35.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 34.9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, fishy_cat (OPTIX) | 17 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, fishy_cat (OPTIX) | 18.1 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, fishy_cat (OPTIX) | 18.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, koro (CUDA) | 59.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, koro (CUDA) | 59.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, koro (CUDA) | 55.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, koro (OPTIX) | 37.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, koro (OPTIX) | 40 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, koro (OPTIX) | 39 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 107.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 112.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 100.9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, pavillon_barcelona (OPTIX) | 44.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, pavillon_barcelona (OPTIX) | 44.9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, pavillon_barcelona (OPTIX) | 45.9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, victor (CUDA) | 142.9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, victor (CUDA) | 183.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, victor (CUDA) | 140.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, victor (OPTIX) | 51.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, victor (OPTIX) | 60.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, victor (OPTIX) | 61.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 3,559.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 3,676.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 2,942.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,075.2 | 5,472.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 4,963.6 | 5,264 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.0.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,721.8 | 5,865.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,512.7 | 6,112.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 4,612 | 4,823.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,111.4 | 4,572.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 4,626.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | — | 4,094.2 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | — | 4,561.8 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.2GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | — | 5,865.5 | no pair |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
| Specification | A · GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | B · GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | |||
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere | equal |
| Shader unitsShader unit counts are comparable only within one architecture. | 10,240 (CUDA cores) | 10,752 (CUDA cores) | B: 512 more |
| Clocks | |||
| Base clock | 1,370 MHz | 1,560 MHz | B: 190 MHz more |
| Boost clockClocks of different architectures do not reflect performance directly. For laptop chips, the clock depends on the laptop’s power limit. | 1,670 MHz | 1,860 MHz | B: 190 MHz more |
| Memory | |||
| Video memory | 12 GB | 24 GB | B: 12 GB more |
| Memory type | GDDR6X | GDDR6X | equal |
| Memory bus | 384 bit | 384 bit | equal |
| Power and dimensions | |||
| Board powerTGP (NVIDIA) and TBP (AMD/Intel) are calculated differently; higher is not better. For laptops, the chip maker sets the range and the laptop maker picks the value, so the same chip behaves differently in different laptops. | 350 W (board power) | 450 W (board power) | B: 100 W higher |
| Recommended PSU | 750 W | 850 W | B: 100 W higher |
| Length (reference / Founders Edition)Partner cards have different dimensions; check the specific SKU. | 285 mm | 313 mm | B: 28 mm higher |
| Thickness (slots) | 2 | 3 | B: 1 higher |
| Power connectors (reference) | 2x 8-pin (adapter to 1x 12-pin included) — FE | 3x 8-pin (adapter) or 450+ W PCIe Gen 5 — FE | differs |
Chip
Architecture
AAmpere
BAmpere
equalShader units
A10,240 (CUDA cores)
B10,752 (CUDA cores)
B: 512 moreShader unit counts are comparable only within one architecture.
Clocks
Base clock
A1,370 MHz
B1,560 MHz
B: 190 MHz moreBoost clock
A1,670 MHz
B1,860 MHz
B: 190 MHz moreClocks of different architectures do not reflect performance directly. For laptop chips, the clock depends on the laptop’s power limit.
Memory
Video memory
A12 GB
B24 GB
B: 12 GB moreMemory type
AGDDR6X
BGDDR6X
equalMemory bus
A384 bit
B384 bit
equal
Power and dimensions
Board power
A350 W (board power)
B450 W (board power)
B: 100 W higherTGP (NVIDIA) and TBP (AMD/Intel) are calculated differently; higher is not better. For laptops, the chip maker sets the range and the laptop maker picks the value, so the same chip behaves differently in different laptops.
Recommended PSU
A750 W
B850 W
B: 100 W higherLength (reference / Founders Edition)
A285 mm
B313 mm
B: 28 mm higherPartner cards have different dimensions; check the specific SKU.
Thickness (slots)
A2
B3
B: 1 higherPower connectors (reference)
A2x 8-pin (adapter to 1x 12-pin included) — FE
B3x 8-pin (adapter) or 450+ W PCIe Gen 5 — FE
differs
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
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Questions and answers
How much video memory do NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti have?
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti: 12 GB GDDR6X, 384-bit bus. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti: 24 GB GDDR6X, 384-bit bus.
What power supply does the manufacturer recommend?
For NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 750 W or more; for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, 850 W or more. This is a recommendation for a typical system; also check the power connectors of the specific card model.
Which is faster: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: rendering and compute. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
See also
Data sources (3)
- NVIDIA — specifications of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, specifications of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Tichecked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.90, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.92, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.93.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.0.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.2, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.3.0checked November 14, 2026
- Wikipedia (English) — release date and launch pricechecked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.