RTX 3080 Ti GPU
The RTX 3080 Ti offers near-3090 performance for 4K gaming with 12GB GDDR6X memory.
Cloud Pricing
Cheapest on Salad Cloud — 29% below avg| Provider | GPUs | Price / hr | Updated | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1× GPU | $0.08 | 4/8/2026 | ||
| 1× GPU | $0.09 | 4/8/2026 | ||
| 1× GPU | $0.09 | 4/8/2026 | ||
| 1× GPU | $0.12 | 4/4/2026 | ||
| 1× GPU | $0.18 | 4/8/2026 |
Prices updated daily. Last check: 4/8/2026
Performance
Strengths & Limitations
- 12 GB GDDR6X VRAM provides ample memory for large datasets and high-resolution workloads
- 10,240 CUDA cores deliver substantial parallel processing capability
- 2nd generation RT cores accelerate ray tracing workloads efficiently
- 3rd generation Tensor cores support mixed-precision AI training and inference
- 912 GB/s memory bandwidth enables fast data throughput
- PCIe Gen 4 support provides maximum host interface bandwidth
- NVIDIA DLSS support improves performance in compatible applications
- 350W TDP requires robust power delivery and cooling infrastructure
- Consumer-grade GPU lacks enterprise features like ECC memory
- Limited to single-precision floating point for most compute workloads
- No NVLink support restricts multi-GPU scaling options
- Ampere architecture is now a previous generation compared to current Ada Lovelace and Hopper designs
Key Features
About RTX 3080 Ti
Common Use Cases
The RTX 3080 Ti excels in applications requiring high-performance GPU compute with substantial VRAM capacity. Its 12 GB memory makes it suitable for AI model training on medium-scale datasets, 3D rendering workflows, and video editing tasks involving 4K or higher resolution content. The card's 10,240 CUDA cores and Tensor core support enable efficient machine learning inference, computer vision processing, and scientific computing workloads. Content creators benefit from hardware-accelerated encoding, ray tracing capabilities for realistic rendering, and AI-enhanced features through NVIDIA's software ecosystem.
Full Specifications
Hardware
- Manufacturer
- NVIDIA
- Architecture
- Ampere
- CUDA Cores
- 10,240
- Tensor Cores
- 320
- RT Cores
- 80
- TDP
- 350W
Memory & Performance
- VRAM
- 12GB
- Memory Interface
- 384-bit
- Memory Bandwidth
- 912 GB/s
- FP32
- 34.1 TFLOPS
- Release
- 2021
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an RTX 3080 Ti cost per hour in the cloud?
RTX 3080 Ti pricing varies by provider, region, and commitment level. Check the pricing table above for current rates across all providers.
What is the RTX 3080 Ti best used for?
The RTX 3080 Ti is well-suited for AI model training and inference, 3D rendering, video processing, and content creation workloads. Its 12 GB VRAM and 10,240 CUDA cores make it effective for machine learning applications, ray tracing workflows, and high-resolution media processing tasks.
How does the RTX 3080 Ti compare to the RTX 3080?
The RTX 3080 Ti offers 12 GB VRAM compared to the RTX 3080's 10 GB, along with 10,240 CUDA cores versus 8,704. This provides approximately 20% more compute cores and 20% additional memory capacity, making the Ti variant better suited for workloads requiring more VRAM or computational throughput.