Here's a detailed comparison of the 2080ti and 3060ti in 7 areas:
1.Architecture & Technology
The 2080Ti's Turing architecture introduces Tensor Core, the first to incorporate real-time ray tracing and AI into a game. This technology makes the light and shadow representation in the game more realistic, greatly improving the visual experience of the game.
The 3060Ti is based on NVIDIA's Ampere architecture, and its highlights are the 2nd Gen RT Cores and 3rd Gen Tensor Cores, which enable significant improvements in the performance of the graphics card on ray tracing and DLSS technologies. Compared with the Turing architecture, the ray tracing performance of the Ampere architecture is improved by two times, and the AI computing power has also been greatly enhanced.
2.Performance
At the time of its release, the 2080Ti was recognized by the market for its powerful performance, especially in 4K resolution games and complex rendering tasks. However, with the development of technology, its performance advantages are gradually surpassed by the new generation of graphics cards.
Although the 3060ti is positioned as a mid-range graphics card, its performance is already very close to that of the 2080ti thanks to the high efficiency of the Ampere architecture. In some new games, the 3060ti is even capable of surpassing the 2080ti, offering higher frame rates and a smoother gaming experience.
3.Memory and bandwidth
The 2080Ti is equipped with 11GB of GDDR6 video memory, and the large amount of video memory allows it to handle large textures and high-resolution games. Its high-speed video memory also provides high bandwidth, ensuring fast data transfer between the graphics card and the processor.
The 3060Ti comes with 8GB of GDDR6 memory, which is smaller but still enough for most games and applications. At the same time, its memory bandwidth is also enough to meet the needs of current mainstream games.
4.Heat dissipation and power consumption
The high performance of the 2080ti also results in higher heat generation and power consumption. In order to ensure its stable operation, it is often necessary to have a larger heat sink and a higher power supply**. This also makes the 2080Ti noisy and consumes more electricity during operation.
The 3060ti offers a better balance between performance and power consumption. It uses advanced thermal design and process technology to achieve relatively low heat generation and power consumption. This makes the 3060ti quieter to operate and consumes less electricity.
5.Ray Tracing vs. DLSS
The 2080ti supports real-time ray tracing technology for more realistic gameplay. However, due to the relatively low ray tracing efficiency of the turing architecture adopted, the performance degradation is more obvious when ray tracing is enabled.
The 3060Ti also supports ray tracing, but thanks to the new Ampere architecture and second-generation RT cores, it's more efficient at ray tracing. In addition, the 3060Ti also supports DLSS technology, an AI-based super-resolution technology that can increase game frame rates without losing image quality. This allows the 3060ti to maintain high performance with ray tracing enabled.
6.* with value
The 2080ti was higher at launch, but has gradually decreased over time and with increased competition in the market. However, compared to the new generation of graphics cards, its price-performance ratio is gradually decreasing.
When the 3060ti was released, it was relatively affordable, and its performance was close to that of a high-end graphics card. This makes the 3060ti a high cost performance and a preferred choice for many consumers.
7.Future compatibility
As technology continues to advance and gaming demands continue to increase, older graphics card models may face compatibility issues. As an older graphics card model, the 2080ti may face performance bottlenecks or compatibility issues in future games and applications.
The 3060Ti is based on the latest Ampere architecture and advanced technical features for better future compatibility. It can be expected that it will continue to perform well and adapt to the needs of ever-evolving games and applications for years to come.
To sum up, while the 2080ti won the market's recognition for its powerful performance at the time of release, with the development of technology and the emergence of a new generation of graphics cards, the 3060ti has shown better value for money and better future compatibility in several aspects. Therefore, from the perspective of comprehensive performance, 3060ti is a better choice. Of course, choosing which graphics card to choose is a trade-off based on your personal needs and budget.