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GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3070: specs comparison

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti came out in 2018 on the Turing architecture, GeForce RTX 3070 in 2020 on Ampere. GeForce RTX 2080 Ti has 11 GB of GDDR6 on a 352-bit bus (616 GB/s), GeForce RTX 3070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus (448 GB/s). Power draw: 260 W vs 220 W. Recommended PSU for both: 650 W.

In short. The table below is built from the official spec sheets. Green marks the best value in a row, and under the table you will see which resolutions the VRAM is enough for. This is not an FPS benchmark.
Spec
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
11 GB GDDR6 · 2018
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GeForce RTX 3070
8 GB GDDR6 · 2020
Spec sheet →
TypeDesktopDesktop
Release year20182020
ArchitectureTuringAmpere
Shader cores4,3525,888
Boost clock MHz1,635MHz1,725MHz
VRAM GB11GB8GB
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus bit352bit256bit
Memory bandwidth GB/s616GB/s448GB/s
Power draw (TDP) W260W220W
Power connectors2×8-pin1×8-pin (FE — 12-pin)
Recommended PSU W650W650W

Which is better for 1080p, 1440p and 4K

  • 1080pEnough VRAM on both: GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, GeForce RTX 3070. Higher memory bandwidth: GeForce RTX 2080 Ti (616 GB/s)
  • 1440pBoth cards have less than 12 GB of VRAM — expect medium settings in new games.
  • 4KBoth cards have less than 16 GB of VRAM — expect medium settings in new games.

Based on actual specs: 8 GB of VRAM or more for 1080p, 12 GB for 1440p and 16 GB for 4K at high settings in new games. This is not an FPS benchmark: we don’t show scores we can’t back with a source.

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How to use it

  1. Compare VRAM and memory bandwidth — they matter most at high resolutions.
  2. Check TDP, connectors and the recommended PSU: will your power supply cope.
  3. Look at the “Which is better for 1080p, 1440p and 4K” block.
  4. To add a third card, press “Change models or add a third”.

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Where the data comes from

Specs follow the official vendor spec sheets: GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, GeForce RTX 3070. Reference designs; partner cards may have different clocks, TDP and connectors.

FAQ

Which is better — RTX 2080 Ti or RTX 3070?
It depends on resolution and budget. By VRAM: 1080p: Enough VRAM on both: GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, GeForce RTX 3070. Higher memory bandwidth: GeForce RTX 2080 Ti (616 GB/s). 1440p: Both cards have less than 12 GB of VRAM — expect medium settings in new games.. 4K: Both cards have less than 16 GB of VRAM — expect medium settings in new games.. There are no FPS benchmarks in the table — check tests in the specific games you play.
How much VRAM do RTX 2080 Ti and RTX 3070 have?
RTX 2080 Ti has 11 GB of GDDR6 with 616 GB/s of bandwidth, RTX 3070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 and 448 GB/s.
What PSU do RTX 2080 Ti and RTX 3070 need?
The vendors recommend a 650 W power supply for RTX 2080 Ti and 650 W for RTX 3070. Power connectors: RTX 2080 Ti — 2×8-pin, RTX 3070 — 1×8-pin (FE — 12-pin).
Which card is more power-efficient — RTX 2080 Ti or RTX 3070?
Per the spec sheet, RTX 2080 Ti draws 260 W and RTX 3070 draws 220 W. Lower TDP means easier cooling and a smaller PSU.
Can I add a third graphics card?
Yes. Open the interactive comparison — the pair is already selected, you can add two more models and share the link.
Where do the specs come from?
From the official NVIDIA, AMD and Intel spec sheets — each model in the table header links to its vendor page. Bandwidth is calculated as “memory speed × bus width / 8”.
Not sure which to pick? Open our best graphics cards 2026 ranking (in Russian) — the editors explain which card to buy for 1080p, 1440p and 4K and for different budgets.