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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,580
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,640
  • VRAM: 16 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 380 W

COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB 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.

9.2

Overall score

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.

Score components:

90.0%

9.2

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Exceptional
9.2

Technical Score

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 components:

44.0%

9.8

Performance

24.0%

9.0

Memory

12.0%

7.5

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.8

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.8

Design

4.0%

9.5

Connectivity & Media

Exceptional
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User score

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 components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 9.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    9.8

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    9.6

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.8
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    9.8

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.7
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    9.8

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    10

    VRAM

    10.0%

    9.6

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.8
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    9.8

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    10

    VRAM

    15.0%

    9.6

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.8
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    9.8

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    9.6

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Colorful iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB is a premium liquid-cooled graphics card featuring the AD103 GPU with 9,728 CUDA cores and 16GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus. It distinguishes itself with a dual-slot slim form factor paired with a massive 360mm AIO liquid cooling system that utilizes a full-cover copper waterblock to maintain exceptional thermals. Performance is pushed beyond reference via a 'One-Key OC' button that increases the boost clock to 2640 MHz and allows for a significantly higher 470W power limit. Main pros include its superior cooling efficiency, quiet operation under heavy loads, and high overclocking headroom facilitated by the robust 380W-470W TDP range. However, notable cons include the extreme physical space required for the 360mm radiator, the potential for pump noise over time, and a high retail price that significantly exceeds NVIDIA's MSRP.

Technical Specifications of graphics card COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB

Technical Score

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 components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

?

Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

9.2
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a technical score of 9.21 points, which is higher than that of 93.9% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
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.
1.0
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

9.2

Overall score

40.0%

2.2

Price

7.1
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.1 points, which is lower than 52% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

28,599 points
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB scores 28,599 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 87.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

18,274 points
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB scores 18,274 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 81.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

34,419 points
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB scores 34,419 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 85% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

28,995 points
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB scores 28,995 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 93.2% of graphics cards and equal to 2.2% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

51.36 TFLOPS
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB delivers 51.36 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 83.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

16 GB
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 61.5% of graphics cards and equal to 28.6% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6X
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6X
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB uses GDDR6X memory, which is newer than on 56.7% of graphics cards and equal to 22.7% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

256 bit
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.9% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

716.8 GB/s
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB reaches 716.8 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 74.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.7% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

4.0
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.3% of graphics cards and equal to 52.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

12 Ultimate
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB 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
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB 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
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB 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
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB 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
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB 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
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4a
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB 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
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

32.4 Gbps
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB supports DisplayPort link rates up to 32.4 Gbps, which is faster than on 57.6% of graphics cards and equal to 21.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

380 W
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a TDP of 380 W, which is higher than that of 93.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

380 W
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB draws 380 W under peak load, which is higher than 90.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

850 W
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB 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
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

380 W
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a board power limit of 380 W, which is higher than that of 88.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.6% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

380 W
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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

158 x 303 x 40 mm
Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

254 mm
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB is 254 mm long, which is shorter than 66.7% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.2% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

170.8 mm
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB is 170.8 mm tall, which is taller than 99.8% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2 slot/s
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

2,800 g
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB weighs 2,800 g, which is heavier than 97.8% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB vs the average graphics card

  • 40 more compute units
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has more compute units than the average graphics card (80 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has more compute units than the average graphics card (80 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.80 vs 40
  • 5.4% higher boost clock speed
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,640 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,640 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.2640 MHz vs 2505 MHz
  • 36 more ray tracing cores
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (76 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (76 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.76 vs 40
  • 2.11x higher texture rate
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (802.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (802.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.802.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 48 more ROPs
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    What it is: Total number of render output units on the GPU
    When it matters: When you want more context on pixel output capacity, especially for high-resolution play and older raster-heavy engines.

    Importance: HIGH

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.112 vs 64
  • 81.2% higher pixel rate
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (295.7 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (295.7 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.295.7 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 120 more TMUs
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has more TMUs than the average graphics card (304 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has more TMUs than the average graphics card (304 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.304 vs 184
  • 60% higher memory bandwidth
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (716.8 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
    When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

    Importance: HIGH

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (716.8 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.716.8 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 40 more compute units
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has more compute units than the average graphics card (80 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 5.4% higher boost clock speed
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,640 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
  • 36 more ray tracing cores
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (76 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
  • 2.11x higher texture rate
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (802.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
  • 48 more ROPs
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 81.2% higher pixel rate
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (295.7 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
  • 120 more TMUs
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has more TMUs than the average graphics card (304 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 160 more AI cores
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has more AI cores than the average graphics card (304 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
  • 2.16x higher FP32 performance
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (48.7 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 94.8% higher gaming score
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (28,599 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
  • 14.8% higher base clock speed
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,205 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
  • 51.9% higher PassMark score
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (34,419 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
  • 99.4% higher ray tracing score
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (18,274 points vs 9,166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,166 points.
  • 2.4x higher compute score
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a higher compute score than the average graphics card (28,995 points vs 12,074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,074 points.
  • 3.22x higher INT8 performance
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a higher INT8 performance than the average graphics card (780 TOPS vs 242 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 242 TOPS.
  • 5,376 more FP32 units
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (9,728 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 2.23x higher compute throughput
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (51.4 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
  • 60% higher memory bandwidth
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (716.8 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • Supports ECC memory
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2.67x larger L2 cache
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (64 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
  • 17.9% faster memory speed
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (22,400 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 16x more Infinity Cache
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (64 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
  • 2x more transistors
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has more transistors than the average graphics card (45,900 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
  • 4x higher HDMI bandwidth
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a higher HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 12 Gbps.
  • 15 °C lower load temperature
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (52 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • 13 °C lower idle temperature
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (24 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
  • 31 mm shorter card length
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB is shorter than the average graphics card (254 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.

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  • 20% slower VRAM clock
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,400 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 1 older
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB was released earlier than the average graphics card (2022 vs 2023).
    November 2022
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
  • Older NVDEC generation
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (5 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
  • 76.7% higher TDP
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (380 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 30.8% higher PSU requirement
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB 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.
  • 68.9% higher board power limit
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (380 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
  • 72.7% higher peak power draw
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (380 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 7 °C lower thermal ceiling
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (102 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
  • 45.8 mm higher card profile
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB is taller than the average graphics card (170.8 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
  • 2.74x heavier card weight
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB is heavier than the average graphics card (2,800 g vs 1,021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,021 g.
  • 76.7% higher TDP
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (380 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (380 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.380 W vs 215 W
  • 45.8 mm higher card profile
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB is taller than the average graphics card (170.8 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB is taller than the average graphics card (170.8 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.170.8 mm vs 125 mm
  • 30.8% higher PSU requirement
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB 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.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB 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
  • 68.9% higher board power limit
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (380 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
    When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

    Importance: LOW

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (380 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.380 W vs 225 W
  • 2.98x more expensive
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,580 vs £530).
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,580 vs £530).£1,580 vs £530
  • 20% slower VRAM clock
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,400 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
    When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.

    Importance: LOW

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,400 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.1400 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 4.22x less popular
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 4.215).
    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.
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 4.215).1 vs 4.22
  • 2.74x heavier card weight
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB is heavier than the average graphics card (2,800 g vs 1,021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,021 g.
    What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
    When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

    Importance: LOW

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB is heavier than the average graphics card (2,800 g vs 1,021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,021 g.2800 g vs 1021 g
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What customers like about COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB?

  • Elite thermal management due to the integrated 240mm closed-loop liquid cooling system
  • Highly silent operation even under heavy gaming loads compared to air-cooled models
  • Excellent 4K gaming performance and creative workload capabilities
  • Factory overclocked with a physical 'One-Key' OC button for easy performance boosts
  • Relatively compact 2-slot card design (though requires radiator space), making it easier to fit in some cases
  • Distinctive 'Neptune' aesthetic with customisable RGB lighting

What customers dislike about COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 4080 Neptune OC 16GB?

  • High premium price point that often approaches the cost of an RTX 4090
  • Requires significant internal case space for the external 240mm radiator and tubing
  • Total Graphics Power (TGP) is capped at 380W, which some enthusiasts find conservative for a liquid-cooled card
  • Potential long-term concerns regarding pump failure or liquid permeation compared to standard air coolers
  • The 12VHPWR power connector has been a point of caution for users regarding proper seating and cable management

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