GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming Review | 118 Data compared
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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,250
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,200
  • VRAM: 16 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 320 W

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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.

9.1

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%

9.1

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Exceptional
9.1

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%

9.6

Performance

24.0%

9.0

Memory

12.0%

8.0

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.8

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.0

Design

4.0%

9.6

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%

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Popularity

  • 9.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    9.5

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    9.6

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.7
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    9.5

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.5
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    9.5

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    10

    VRAM

    10.0%

    9.6

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.6
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    9.5

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    10

    VRAM

    15.0%

    9.6

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.6
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    9.5

    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 Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming OC is a high-end graphics card built on the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 9,728 CUDA cores and a factory-overclocked boost clock of 2,535 MHz. It is equipped with 16GB of GDDR6X VRAM on a 256-bit interface, delivering a substantial 716.8 GB/s bandwidth for demanding 4K gaming and creative workloads. Key performance drivers include 4th-Gen Tensor Cores for DLSS 3 Frame Generation and 3rd-Gen RT Cores that significantly enhance ray-tracing capabilities. Its primary strengths lie in its robust Windforce cooling system—utilizing three 110mm alternate-spinning fans and a large vapor chamber to maintain exceptionally low temperatures—and a dual BIOS switch for toggling between OC and Silent modes. However, the card is notably massive, measuring 342mm in length and occupying nearly four slots, which may limit case compatibility, and it carries a premium price point compared to its predecessor.

Technical Specifications of graphics card GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming

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%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

9.1
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has a technical score of 9.08 points, which is higher than that of 87.4% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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%

9.1

Overall score

40.0%

3.9

Price

7.5
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.5 points, which is higher than 64.3% 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

27,000 points
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming scores 27,000 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 80.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% 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

17,819 points
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming scores 17,819 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 79.6% 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

34,587 points
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming scores 34,587 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 86.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.6% 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

20,493 points
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming scores 20,493 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 81.6% of graphics cards and equal to 1.9% 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

49.32 TFLOPS
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming delivers 49.32 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 81.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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

8.1 Gbps
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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)
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

320 W
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has a TDP of 320 W, which is higher than that of 79.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 5.8% 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

320 W
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming draws 320 W under peak load, which is higher than 76.3% of graphics cards and equal to 5.1% 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

750 W
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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
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

320 W
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has a board power limit of 320 W, which is higher than that of 74.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.2% 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

320 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

342 x 150 x 75 mm
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming measures 342x150x 75 mm, which is larger than 94.9% of graphics cards and equal in size to 0.9% of graphics cards.
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

342 mm
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming is 342 mm long, which is longer than 93% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.9% 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

75 mm
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming is 75 mm tall, which is shorter than 91.1% 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

4 slot/s
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming occupies 4 slot/s, which is wider than 97.6% of graphics cards and equal in width to 2.3% 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

2000 g
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming weighs 2000 g, which is heavier than 88.8% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 2.1% of graphics cards.
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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming vs the average graphics card

  • 40 more compute units
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has more compute units than the average graphics card (80 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.80 vs 40
  • 36 more ray tracing cores
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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
  • 48 more ROPs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.112 vs 64
  • 99.8% higher texture rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (761.5 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (761.5 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.761.5 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 120 more TMUs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.16 GB vs 12 GB
  • 160 more AI cores
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has more AI cores than the average graphics card (304 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    What it is: Number of tensor or AI processing cores
    When it matters: When AI features, frame generation, or creator tools use dedicated matrix hardware.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has more AI cores than the average graphics card (304 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.304 vs 144
  • 40 more compute units
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has more compute units than the average graphics card (80 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 36 more ray tracing cores
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (76 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
  • 48 more ROPs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 99.8% higher texture rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (761.5 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
  • 120 more TMUs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has more TMUs than the average graphics card (304 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 160 more AI cores
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has more AI cores than the average graphics card (304 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
  • 71.9% higher pixel rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (280.6 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
  • 2.19x higher FP32 performance
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (49.3 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 52.7% higher PassMark score
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (34,587 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
  • 14.8% higher base clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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.
  • 83.9% higher gaming score
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (27,000 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
  • 94.4% higher ray tracing score
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (17,819 points vs 9,166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,166 points.
  • 3.22x higher INT8 performance
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (9,728 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 2.15x higher compute throughput
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (49.3 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
  • 60% higher memory bandwidth
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • Supports ECC memory
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2.67x larger L2 cache
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (64 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
  • 20% smaller process node
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has a lower process node than the average graphics card (4 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • 2x more transistors
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has more transistors than the average graphics card (45,900 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
  • Newer HDMI version
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 2.1).
  • More NVENC sessions
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has more concurrent NVENC sessions than the average graphics card (12 vs 8). The average graphics card has 8 concurrent NVENC sessions.
  • 50 mm lower card height
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming is shorter than the average graphics card (75 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.

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Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Design
  • 20% slower VRAM clock
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming was released earlier than the average graphics card (2022 vs 2023).
    November 2022
  • Older shader model
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.6 vs 6.8).
  • Older NVDEC generation
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (5 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
  • 48.8% higher TDP
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (320 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 15.4% higher PSU requirement
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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.
  • 15 °C lower thermal ceiling
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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.
  • 42.2% higher board power limit
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (320 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
  • 45.5% higher peak power draw
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (320 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 6 °C higher idle temperature
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (43 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
  • 57 mm longer card length
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming is longer than the average graphics card (342 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
  • 1.5 slot/s wider design
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming occupies more slots than the average graphics card (4 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
  • 95.9% heavier card weight
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming is heavier than the average graphics card (2000 g vs 1,021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,021 g.
  • 48.8% higher TDP
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (320 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (320 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.320 W vs 215 W
  • 57 mm longer card length
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming is longer than the average graphics card (342 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming is longer than the average graphics card (342 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.342 mm vs 285 mm
  • 1.5 slot/s wider design
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming occupies more slots than the average graphics card (4 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming occupies more slots than the average graphics card (4 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.4 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 15.4% higher PSU requirement
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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.
    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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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
  • 2.36x more expensive
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,250 vs £530).
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,250 vs £530).£1,250 vs £530
  • 15 °C lower thermal ceiling
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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.
    What it is: Maximum safe junction temperature of the GPU die
    When it matters: When you are evaluating thermal headroom and want to know how close the GPU can run to its official ceiling before throttling behavior becomes a concern.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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
  • 42.2% higher board power limit
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (320 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (320 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.320 W vs 225 W
  • 20% slower VRAM clock
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming 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
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What customers like about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming?

  • Exceptional 4K gaming performance, often exceeding 100 FPS in demanding titles.
  • Efficient cooling system that maintains low temperatures, particularly for the GDDR6X memory.
  • Dual-BIOS feature allows users to easily switch between 'OC' and 'Silent' modes.
  • Quiet operation when using the Silent BIOS and supports idle fan-stop.
  • Robust build quality including a protective metal backplate and an anti-sag bracket.
  • Includes 16GB of VRAM and supports DLSS 3 Frame Generation for AI-enhanced performance.

What customers dislike about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming?

  • Significantly high price compared to previous generations, which some reviewers feel affects its value proposition.
  • Very large physical dimensions (up to 4-slot thickness) that may require a case upgrade.
  • Potential 'fan revving' bug where fans may spike to high RPMs when transitioning from zero-RPM mode.
  • Gigabyte's Control Center (GCC) software is often cited by users as unintuitive or 'trash'.
  • Uses the controversial 16-pin 12VHPWR power connector, which requires specific cable management.
  • RGB lighting effects can behave inconsistently during light GPU usage.

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Gigabyte RTX 4080 Gaming OC Review - KitGuru
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16/11/2022
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18/04/2026
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