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ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£870VRAM:12 GBMemory bus width:384 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):350 W

ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC
8.1/10

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.
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Score components

90%

8.0

Technical score

10%

9.0

User score

▲Better than 69% of graphics cards
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
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Score components

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

5.9

Price

▲Better than 57%
8.0

Technical score

Technical score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

44%

7.9

Performance

24%

7.7

Memory

12%

7.5

Power & Cooling

11%

9.5

Platform & Features

5%

6.7

Design

4%

9.2

Connectivity & Media

▲Better than 68%
9.0

User score

User score
9.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

8.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 83%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC

Technical score
Technical score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

44%

7.9

Performance

24%

7.7

Memory

12%

7.5

Power & Cooling

11%

9.5

Platform & Features

5%

6.7

Design

4%

9.2

Connectivity & Media

8.0
User score
User score
9.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

8.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.0
Popularity
Popularity
8.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
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Popularity:
ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC has a popularity score of 8.5 points, which is higher than that of 78.9% of products in this category.
8.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

5.9

Price

7.4
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
17,000 points
This graphics card scores 17,000 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 54.9% of graphics cards and equal to 1.8% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
14,630 points
This graphics card scores 14,630 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 70.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
26,574 points
This graphics card scores 26,574 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 59.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
6,787 points
This graphics card scores 6,787 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 75.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
35.94 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 35.94 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 66.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
12 GB
This graphics card has 12 GB of VRAM, which is more than 45.5% of graphics cards and equal to 16% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6X
GDDR version
GDDR6X
This graphics card uses GDDR6X memory, which is newer than on 56.7% of graphics cards and equal to 22.7% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
384 bit
This graphics card uses a 384 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 89.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7.3% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
912.4 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 912.4 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 87% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.3% of graphics cards and equal to 52.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.6% of graphics cards and equal to 77.4% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.5% of graphics cards and equal to 47.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
8.1 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 65% of graphics cards and equal to 22.7% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
350 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 350 W, which is higher than that of 85.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.7% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
350 W
This graphics card draws 350 W under peak load, which is higher than 83.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.9% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
850 W
This graphics card recommends a 850 W PSU, which is higher than that of 83.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 12.2% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
375 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 375 W, which is higher than that of 88.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.6% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
350 W
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Size
300x 127x 52 mm
Length
299.9 mm
This graphics card is 299.9 mm long, which is longer than 56.4% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Height
126.9 mm
This graphics card is 126.9 mm tall, which is taller than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Slot width
3 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 3 slot/s, which is wider than 69.8% of graphics cards and equal in width to 17.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,410 g
This graphics card weighs 1,410 g, which is heavier than 70.3% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.2% of graphics cards.
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ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • 40 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (80 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    80 vs 40
  • 2.04x higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (912.4 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    912.4 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 40 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (80 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    80 vs 40
  • 48 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    112 vs 64
  • 136 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (320 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    320 vs 184
  • 176 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (320 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    320 vs 144
  • 128 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (384 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    384 bit vs 256 bit
  • 47.3% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (561.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    561.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 12.3% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
    Score distribution
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    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC
    the average graphics card
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.98 vs 8.000).
    8.98 vs 8
  • 40 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (80 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    80 vs 40
  • 40 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (80 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    80 vs 40
  • 48 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    112 vs 64
  • 136 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (320 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    320 vs 184
  • 176 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (320 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    320 vs 144
  • 47.3% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (561.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    561.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 59.2% higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (35.9 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    35.94 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 59.6% higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (14630 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
    14,630 points vs 9,166 points
  • 20.5% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (196.6 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    196.6 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 5,888 more FP32 units
    This graphics card has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (10,240 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    10,240 vs 4,352
  • 2.04x higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (912.4 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    912.4 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 128 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (384 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    384 bit vs 256 bit
  • Includes LHR limiter
    This graphics card includes an LHR limiter, the average graphics card does not.
  • 7 °C lower idle temperature
    This graphics card has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (30 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    30 °C vs 37 °C
  • 29.9% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1755 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,755 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 28.9% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1365 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,365 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 60% larger process node
    This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    8 nm vs 5 nm
  • 62.8% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (350 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    350 W vs 215 W
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 30.8% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (850 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    850 W vs 650 W
  • 32.1% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1188 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    1,188 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 66.7% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (375 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    375 W vs 225 W
  • 64.2% more expensive
    ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC is more expensive than the average graphics card (£870 vs £530).
    £870 vs £530
  • 29.9% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1755 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,755 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 28.9% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1365 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,365 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 43.8% lower compute score
    This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (6787 points vs 12074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12074 points.
    6,787 points vs 12,074 points
  • 32.1% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1188 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    1,188 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 75% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (6 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    6 MB vs 24 MB
  • 60% larger process node
    This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    8 nm vs 5 nm
  • 2 older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2021 vs 2023).
    May 2021
    2,021 vs 2,023
  • 2.13x larger GPU die
    This graphics card has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (628 mm² vs 295 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 295 mm².
    628 mm² vs 295 mm²
  • Older encoder generation
    This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    7 vs 8
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Narrower encode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • Older NVDEC generation
    This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (5 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    5 vs 6
  • 62.8% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (350 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    350 W vs 215 W
  • 30.8% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (850 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    850 W vs 650 W
  • 66.7% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (375 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    375 W vs 225 W
  • 15 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    110 °C vs 95 °C
  • 59.1% higher peak power draw
    This graphics card has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (350 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    350 W vs 220 W
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 14.9 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (299.9 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    299.9 mm vs 285 mm
  • 38.1% heavier card weight
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (1410 g vs 1021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1021 g.
    1,410 g vs 1,021 g

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What we like about ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC

  • Exceptional thermal management, maintaining peak temperatures under 70°C even under sustained heavy load.
  • Remarkably quiet operation, with users noting it is significantly quieter than previous generation high-end cards.
  • Robust build quality featuring an all-aluminium shroud and a functional metal backplate that helps prevent GPU sag.
  • Excellent 4K and 1440p gaming performance, often matching the more expensive RTX 3090 in gaming benchmarks.
  • Dual BIOS functionality with a physical switch to easily toggle between 'Performance' and 'Quiet' modes.
  • Additional connectivity options including two HDMI 2.1 ports, whereas many competitors only offer one.

What we don't like about ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC

  • High price point relative to the performance gains over the standard RTX 3080, leading to 'waste of money' concerns at MSRP.
  • Significant power consumption (up to 350W-375W), which may trigger emergency shut-offs on lower-tier or sensitive power supplies.
  • Large physical dimensions (2.7-slot width and 300mm length) that can make installation difficult in smaller cases.
  • Minimalist RGB implementation may be disappointing for users seeking a more flashy or customizable aesthetic.
  • Inconsistent reports of coil whine at very high frame rates on some units.
  • Initial compatibility issues with DisplayPort connections on some motherboards, though often fixed with a VBIOS update.

Verdict

The Asus TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3080 Ti OC Edition is a high-performance graphics card built on NVIDIA's Ampere architecture, featuring 10,240 CUDA cores and 12GB of GDDR6X VRAM on a wide 384-bit memory interface. This 'OC' model offers a factory-overclocked boost speed of up to 1,785 MHz in OC mode and 1,755 MHz in Gaming mode, delivering massive throughput for 4K gaming via its 912.4 GB/s memory bandwidth. Key characteristics include a robust 2.7-slot all-metal shroud with a triple Axial-tech fan design, dual ball fan bearings for longevity, and a dual BIOS switch for physical performance toggling. Main pros include exceptional thermal management with independent heatsinks for the GPU and memory, high-quality military-grade components, and two HDMI 2.1 ports for versatile display connectivity. On the downside, the card has high power demands requiring an 850W recommended PSU, possesses a large footprint that may challenge smaller cases, and has been noted for high VRAM temperatures under extreme loads.

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