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RTX 3080 vs RTX 4060 Ti — Which to choose in 2026?

The RTX 3080 (300–400 € (occasion)) and the RTX 4060 Ti (350–420 €) are two of the most popular GPUs in their price range. This comparison covers 1080p and 1440p performance, power draw, price, and helps you decide which card fits your build best.

Side-by-side specifications

Specification	RTX 3080	RTX 4060 Ti
VRAM	10 GB	8 GB
TDP (reference)	~320 W	~160 W
Architecture	Ampere (GA102)	Ada Lovelace (AD106)
Release year	2020	2023
Typical price (2026)	300–400 € (occasion)	350–420 €

Indicative benchmarks (avg FPS, raster)

Rounded in-game averages (no DLSS Frame Generation). Useful to compare 1080p vs 1440p feel.

FPS (higher is better)

Cyberpunk 2077

1080p

RTX 3080114 FPS

RTX 4060 Ti99 FPS

1440p

RTX 308086 FPS

RTX 4060 Ti73 FPS

Fortnite

1080p

RTX 3080215 FPS

RTX 4060 Ti186 FPS

1440p

RTX 3080153 FPS

RTX 4060 Ti123 FPS

Hogwarts Legacy

1080p

RTX 308099 FPS

RTX 4060 Ti86 FPS

1440p

RTX 308077 FPS

RTX 4060 Ti65 FPS

Call of Duty (Warzone)

1080p

RTX 3080185 FPS

RTX 4060 Ti160 FPS

1440p

RTX 3080142 FPS

RTX 4060 Ti120 FPS

Red Dead Redemption 2

1080p

RTX 3080120 FPS

RTX 4060 Ti104 FPS

1440p

RTX 3080100 FPS

RTX 4060 Ti85 FPS

Which GPU for your use case?

Casual / single-playerBoth GPUs stay very playable at 1080p. The RTX 3080 has more headroom in recent AAA titles.
1080p competitive (high FPS)For competitive gaming both reach high FPS. The RTX 3080 is slightly faster.
1440p / light creationAt 1440p the gap widens in favour of the RTX 3080. The RTX 4060 Ti still makes sense for older titles or medium settings.

Bottom line

Pick the RTX 3080 if buying new: better overall performance.

Choose the RTX 4060 Ti if budget is tight.

RTX 3080 build →RTX 4060 Ti build →

FPS varies with CPU, drivers, and scene. Use the PC4Games comparator for picks tied to your games.

RTX 3080 or RTX 4060 Ti: quick summary

The RTX 3080 delivers better overall performance in our benchmarks. The RTX 4060 Ti stays competitive, especially as a value option on the used market.

At 1080p: the RTX 3080 has more headroom in demanding titles. At 1440p: the gap widens — the RTX 3080 is more comfortable targeting 60+ FPS at high/ultra settings.

Power draw and PSU compatibility

The RTX 3080 has a TDP of 320W; the RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W. Both cards have similar power requirements. A 650–750W PSU is recommended for most builds.

Price and value in 2026

In 2026, the RTX 3080 sells for around 300–400 € (occasion) and the RTX 4060 Ti for 350–420 €. The RTX 3080 justifies its premium with higher performance, particularly at 1440p.