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RTX 3080 vs RTX 3070 — Which to choose in 2026?

The RTX 3080 (300–400 € (occasion)) and the RTX 3070 (200–270 € (occasion)) 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 3070
VRAM	10 GB	8 GB
TDP (reference)	~320 W	~220 W
Architecture	Ampere (GA102)	Ampere (GA104)
Release year	2020	2020
Typical price (2026)	300–400 € (occasion)	200–270 € (occasion)

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 307097 FPS

1440p

RTX 308086 FPS

RTX 307071 FPS

Fortnite

1080p

RTX 3080215 FPS

RTX 3070182 FPS

1440p

RTX 3080153 FPS

RTX 3070120 FPS

Hogwarts Legacy

1080p

RTX 308099 FPS

RTX 307084 FPS

1440p

RTX 308077 FPS

RTX 307063 FPS

Call of Duty (Warzone)

1080p

RTX 3080185 FPS

RTX 3070156 FPS

1440p

RTX 3080142 FPS

RTX 3070115 FPS

Red Dead Redemption 2

1080p

RTX 3080120 FPS

RTX 3070101 FPS

1440p

RTX 3080100 FPS

RTX 307080 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 3070 still makes sense for older titles or medium settings.

Bottom line

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

Choose the RTX 3070 if budget is tight.

RTX 3080 build →RTX 3070 build →

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

RTX 3080 or RTX 3070: quick summary

The RTX 3080 delivers better overall performance in our benchmarks. The RTX 3070 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 3070 draws 220W. 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 3070 for 200–270 € (occasion). The RTX 3080 justifies its premium with higher performance, particularly at 1440p.