Question Asus TUF RTX 3070 Ti versus RTX 3080 Ti Founders Edition ?

[Doga 440]

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I currently have an Asus TUF RTX 3070 Ti, but got a good deal on a used RTX 3080 Ti FE.
I see that the TUF 3070 Ti is clocked higher than the 3080 Ti FE.
Does this mean the TUF 3070 Ti will perform better than the 3080 Ti FE?
Need help regarding this. Thanks

 

[Phaaze88]

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I currently have an Asus TUF RTX 3070 ti, but got a good deal on RTX 3080 ti FE(used), I see that the TUF 3070 ti is clocked higher than the 3080 ti FE. Does this mean the TUF 3070 ti will perform better than the 3080 ti FE? Need help regarding this. Thanks

It's ok to compare clocks with the same tier of gpu, but the 3080Ti has more memory bandwidth and shaders. It's in a whole other ballpark from a 3070Ti.
That said, it does require a more robust power supply, so if you don't have that covered already, you'll end up dipping twice: buying the gpu, and buying a new psu.

 

[Doga 440]

It's ok to compare clocks with the same tier of gpu, but the 3080Ti has more memory bandwidth and shaders. It's in a whole other ballpark from a 3070Ti.
That said, it does require a more robust power supply, so if you don't have that covered already, you'll end up dipping twice: buying the gpu, and buying a new psu.

I have a Thermaltake GF A3 850 Watt Gold certified PSU, granted 850 watt is borderline but I hope it will do.

 

[Phaaze88]

I have a Thermaltake GF A3 850 Watt Gold certified PSU, granted 850 watt is borderline but I hope it will do.

Watt rating doesn't matter as much as the quality and condition of the components inside the power supply and how long it's been in use.
I did find the unit listed in B Tier speculative position of this tier list HERE. Time will tell if the current unit is sufficient.