GTX 1080 Ti vs RTX 3060 12GB
A used GTX 1080 Ti sells for a median $170 and an RTX 3060 12GB for $330 on US eBay, so the RTX 3060 12GB costs 94% more. In games they are about even, so the GTX 1080 Ti is the better buy. For local AI the RTX 3060 12GB has 12GB of VRAM versus 11GB, enough for 14B models instead of 8B ones at 4-bit. Prices as of 2026-10-31.
| GTX 1080 Ti | RTX 3060 12GB | |
|---|---|---|
| Sold median | $170 | $330 |
| Typical range | $160–$180 | $304–$345 |
| Sales, last 14–30 days | 121 | 284 |
| Past week | Down 2% | Up 2% |
| VRAM | 11GB | 12GB |
| Runs at 4-bit | 8B models | 14B models |
| Gaming speed (4070 = 100) | 48 | 47 |
| Board power | 250W | 170W |
| $ per speed point | $4 | $7 |
| $ per GB VRAM | $15 | $28 |
Gaming speed is relative 1440p performance from public review averages, for ranking only. Prices are US eBay sold medians with shipping, updated daily, last on 2026-10-31.