Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-11400
| Spec | RTX 3080 12GB | RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 24 GB |
| TDP | 350W | 350W |
| Tier | High-end | Enthusiast |
| Score 1080p | 71 | 75 |
| Score 1440p | 69 | 73 |
| Score 4K | 59 | 65 |
| Game | RTX 3080 12GB | RTX 3090 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 61FPS | 64FPS | RTX 3090 |
| Forza Horizon 6 | 69FPS | 72FPS | RTX 3090 |
| Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred | 76FPS | 54FPS | RTX 3080 12GB |
| Crimson Desert | 63FPS | 66FPS | RTX 3090 |
| Fable | 67FPS | 70FPS | RTX 3090 |
| Subnautica 2 | 75FPS | 54FPS | RTX 3080 12GB |
| Death Stranding 2: On the Beach | 66FPS | 69FPS | RTX 3090 |
| Pathologic 3 | 54FPS | 54FPS | Tie |
| Nioh 3 | 72FPS | 75FPS | RTX 3090 |
| Gothic 1 Remake | 72FPS | 75FPS | RTX 3090 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 wins in 7 out of 10 games
We recommend NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 as the best option for gaming.