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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming OC 12G Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,050VRAM:12 GBMemory bus width:384 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):350 W

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming OC 12G 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.

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming OC 12G
7.8/10

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 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.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 62% of models
Score components

90%

7.7

Technical score

10%

8.7

User score

▲Better than 62% of graphics cards
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

5.0

Price

▼Worse than 65%
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 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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▲ Better than 61% of models
Score components

44%

7.2

Performance

24%

7.7

Memory

12%

7.9

Power & Cooling

11%

9.5

Platform & Features

5%

6.7

Design

4%

9.1

Connectivity & Media

▲Better than 61%
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 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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▲ Better than 76% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

8.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 76%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming OC 12G

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 61% of models
Score components:

44%

7.2

Performance

24%

7.7

Memory

12%

7.9

Power & Cooling

11%

9.5

Platform & Features

5%

6.7

Design

4%

9.1

Connectivity & Media

7.7
User score
User score
8.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 76% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

8.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
8.2/ 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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 76% of models
Popularity:
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming OC 12G has a popularity score of 8.2 points, which is higher than that of 76.3% of products in this category.
8.2
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components:

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

5.0

Price

6.9
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
18,656 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 18,656 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 61.9% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
12,653 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 12,653 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 62.6% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
23,907 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 23,907 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 54.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
15,070 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 15,070 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 60.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.6% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
31.45 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 31.45 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 62.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
12 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 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
Market range: <64 bit – >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 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 912 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 86.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.6% 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
1.3
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 79.4% of graphics cards and equal to 15.7% 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
Market range: <4 – >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
Market range: <1 – >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
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 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
Market range: <60 W – >360 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
370 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 370 W under peak load, which is higher than 90.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
750 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 750 W PSU, which is higher than that of 64.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 17.1% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
370 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 370 W, which is higher than that of 87.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
350 W
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Size
320x 129x 55 mm
Length
320 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 320 mm long, which is longer than 73.4% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.4% of graphics cards.
Height
129 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 129 mm tall, which is taller than 57.5% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.8% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2.7 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2.7 slot/s, which is wider than 65% of graphics cards and equal in width to 2.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,357 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,357 g, which is heavier than 67.1% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming OC 12G vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • 2.04x higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (912 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    912 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 30 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (70 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    70 vs 40
  • 30 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (70 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    70 vs 40
  • 96 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (280 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    280 vs 184
  • 32 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    96 vs 64
  • 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
  • 128 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (272 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    272 vs 144
  • 28.9% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (491.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    491.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 8.6% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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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    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming OC 12G
    the average graphics card
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming OC 12G has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.69 vs 8.000).
    8.69 vs 8
  • 30 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (70 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    70 vs 40
  • 30 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (70 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    70 vs 40
  • 96 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (280 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    280 vs 184
  • 32 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    96 vs 64
  • 128 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (272 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    272 vs 144
  • 28.9% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (491.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    491.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 39.3% higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (31.5 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    31.45 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 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
  • 2.04x higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (912 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    912 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.
  • More NVENC sessions
    This graphics card has more concurrent NVENC sessions than the average graphics card (12 vs 8). The average graphics card has 8 concurrent NVENC sessions.
    12 vs 8
  • 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
  • 34.4% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1260 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,260 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.
    No vs yes
  • 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
  • 64.4% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (370 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    370 W vs 225 W
  • 35 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (320 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    320 mm vs 285 mm
  • 98.1% more expensive
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming OC 12G is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,050 vs £530).
    £1,050 vs £530
  • 3.6% worse value for money
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming OC 12G has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.95 vs 7.2).
    6.95 vs 7.2
  • 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
  • 34.4% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1260 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,260 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 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
  • Older Vulkan version
    This graphics card supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
    1.3 vs 1.4
  • 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
  • 1 older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2022 vs 2023).
    January 2022
    2,022 vs 2,023
  • Older FSR version
    This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (3 vs 3.1).
    3.0 vs 3.1
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • Narrower encode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • No 3D output
    This graphics card does not support 3D output, the average graphics card does.
  • 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
  • 64.4% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (370 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    370 W vs 225 W
  • 15.4% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (750 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    750 W vs 650 W
  • 68.2% higher peak power draw
    This graphics card has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (370 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    370 W vs 220 W
  • 11 °C higher idle temperature
    This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (48 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    48 °C vs 37 °C
  • 7 °C higher load temperature
    This graphics card has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (74 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    74 °C vs 67 °C
  • 35 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (320 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    320 mm vs 285 mm
  • 0.2 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.7 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2.7 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 4 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (129 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    129 mm vs 125 mm

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Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming OC 12G

  • Exceptional 1440p and 4K gaming performance, often rivaling more expensive cards like the 3080 Ti.
  • Highly efficient Windforce 3X cooling system that maintains low operating temperatures (typically mid-60s°C) even under load.
  • The 12GB of VRAM and 384-bit bus provide better longevity and higher memory bandwidth than the original 10GB model.
  • Extended 4-year manufacturer warranty (with registration) offers significant peace of mind over competitors.
  • Solid build quality featuring a protective metal backplate and dual BIOS options for silent operation.
  • Quiet fan operation during non-intensive tasks thanks to the semi-passive 3D Active Fan design.

What we don't like about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming OC 12G

  • Massive physical dimensions (over 320mm long and 3-slot thick) make it difficult to fit in smaller or even some mid-tower cases.
  • High initial MSRP and historical price markups compared to the base 10GB variant.
  • Gigabyte's RGB Fusion software is frequently criticized by users for being buggy or difficult to use.
  • Significant power requirements, necessitating a high-quality power supply to avoid system crashes.
  • Minimal RGB lighting features compared to other premium custom cards like the Aorus series.
  • Some users reported minor 'coil whine' during high-intensity gaming sessions.

Verdict

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming OC 12G is a high-end graphics card featuring 8,960 CUDA cores and a factory-overclocked boost clock of 1755 MHz. It is equipped with 12GB of GDDR6X VRAM on a wide 384-bit memory interface, delivering approximately 912 GB/s of bandwidth to handle demanding 4K gaming. Its main characteristics include the WINDFORCE 3X cooling system with three alternate-spinning fans, a protective metal backplate, and dual BIOS for switching between OC and silent modes. Key pros include exceptional thermal management that keeps GPU temperatures in the mid-60°C range, a generous 4-year warranty, and performance that nearly matches the RTX 3080 Ti. However, its significant 320mm length may cause fitment issues in smaller cases, and it exhibits some PCB flex due to the cooler's substantial weight.

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