GeForce RTX 3080 Ti against GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The RTX 3080 Ti is 20% faster at 1440p.
- At 4K the gap is 28% in the RTX 3080 Ti's favour.
- RTX 5060 Ti 16GB carries 16 GB of video memory against 12 GB.
- The RTX 5060 Ti 16GB typically costs $450 less.
- Per dollar, the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the better buy: 9.8 points per $100 against 5.9.
Head to head
| Measure | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 53 | 44 | 9 ptsleft |
| Games at 1080p | 59 | 52 | 7 ptsleft |
| Games at 1440p | 53 | 44 | 9 ptsleft |
| Games at 4K | 46 | 36 | 10 ptsleft |
| Rendering and video | 52 | 44 | 8 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 5.9 | 9.8 | 66%right |
| Typical price | $899 | $449 | $450right |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 16 GB | 33%right |
| Board power | 350 W | 180 W | 94%right |
| Length | 313 mm | 250 mm | 25%right |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | 57 vs 50 for snappy single-core speed, quiet running, and a card that drives two or three screens without fuss. |
| Coding & development | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | 53 vs 44 for cores for builds and containers, plenty of memory, fast storage, and a card for several screens or a local model. |
| Light gaming | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | 59 vs 52 for 1080p frame rates per dollar. |
| Gaming | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | 53 vs 44 for 1440p frame rates, with a CPU that will not hold the card back. |
| Heavy gaming | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | 46 vs 36 for the strongest graphics card the budget allows. |
| Content creation | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | 52 vs 44 for export times: many cores, a card with good encoders, lots of memory. |
| 3D & rendering | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | 52 vs 44 for all-core throughput and render speed. |
| Gaming & streaming | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | 53 vs 44 for frame rates with headroom for the encoder and the chat. |
| AI & local models | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | 48 vs 46 for video memory first, then card speed, then system memory. |
Specifications
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Video memory | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Board power | 350 W | 180 W |
| Length | 313 mm | 250 mm |
| Power connector | PCIe 8-pin | PCIe 8-pin |
| Brand | Nvidia | Nvidia |
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Typical price | $899 | $449 |