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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,200
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,140
  • VRAM: 16 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 320 W

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

8.2

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%

8.2

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

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%

7.0

Memory

12.0%

6.2

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.1

Platform & Features

5.0%

4.4

Design

4.0%

9.4

Connectivity & Media

Excellent
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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

  • 8.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    9.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.4
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.6
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    10.0%

    9.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.4
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    15.0%

    9.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.1
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    9.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Super Aero OC is a high-end graphics card built on the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 10,240 CUDA cores and 16GB of GDDR6X memory with a 256-bit interface. This factory-overclocked model reaches a boost clock of 2595 MHz and utilizes the Windforce cooling system with three 110mm alternate-spinning fans and a large copper plate for superior thermal management. Main pros include its exceptional 4K gaming performance with DLSS 3 support, a sleek all-white aesthetic ideal for themed builds, and a dual BIOS switch for toggling between OC and silent modes. However, its massive physical footprint and triple-slot design may limit compatibility in smaller cases, and it requires a high-wattage power supply, typically recommended at 850W.

Technical Specifications of GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

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

8.2
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO has a technical score of 8.22 points, which is higher than that of 83.3% 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 Super AERO has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% 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%

8.2

Overall score

40.0%

4.2

Price

7.0
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO has a quality-to-price ratio of 7 points, which is higher than 61% 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

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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

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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

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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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

53.15 TFLOPS
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO delivers 53.15 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 86% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% 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 Super AERO has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 61.4% of graphics cards and equal to 28.7% 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 Super AERO uses GDDR6X memory, which is newer than on 55.8% of graphics cards and equal to 22.6% 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 Super AERO uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 36.1% 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

736.3 GB/s
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO reaches 736.3 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 78.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.8% 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 Super AERO supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 52% 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

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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 Super AERO supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 12.5% of graphics cards and equal to 87.5% 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 Super AERO supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% 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 Super AERO supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% 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 Super AERO supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% 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 Super AERO supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% 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 Super AERO offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% 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 Super AERO supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 22.7% of graphics cards and equal to 44.2% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO supports DisplayPort link rates up to 32.4 Gbps, which is faster than on 58.3% of graphics cards and equal to 24% 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 Super AERO has a TDP of 320 W, which is higher than that of 79.3% 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 Super AERO draws 320 W under peak load, which is higher than 78.1% of graphics cards and equal to 5.3% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO recommends a 850 W PSU, which is higher than that of 81.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.4% 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

400 W
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO has a board power limit of 400 W, which is higher than that of 88.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.9% 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

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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

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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 Super AERO is 342 mm long, which is longer than 92.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1% 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

150 mm
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO is 150 mm tall, which is taller than 92.5% of graphics cards and equal in height to 2.7% 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 Super AERO occupies 4 slot/s, which is wider than 97.9% of graphics cards and equal in width to 2% 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

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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO vs the average graphics card

  • 40 more compute units
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO 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 Super AERO has more compute units than the average graphics card (80 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.80 vs 40
  • 32 more ray tracing cores
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (80 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 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 Super AERO has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (80 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.80 vs 48
  • 2.2x higher texture rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (830.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 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 Super AERO has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (830.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.830.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 48 more ROPs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO 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 Super AERO has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.112 vs 64
  • 136 more TMUs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO has more TMUs than the average graphics card (320 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 Super AERO has more TMUs than the average graphics card (320 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.320 vs 184
  • 64.4% higher memory bandwidth
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (736.3 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 Super AERO has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (736.3 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.736.3 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 3.8% higher boost clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,595 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,595 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.2595 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 2.33x higher FP32 performance
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (53.2 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
    What it is: Single-precision floating-point performance in TFLOPs
    When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (53.2 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.53.15 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS
  • 40 more compute units
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO has more compute units than the average graphics card (80 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 32 more ray tracing cores
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (80 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 2.2x higher texture rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (830.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 48 more ROPs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 136 more TMUs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO has more TMUs than the average graphics card (320 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 3.8% higher boost clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,595 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 2.33x higher FP32 performance
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (53.2 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 72.9% higher pixel rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (285.6 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 128 more AI cores
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO has more AI cores than the average graphics card (320 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 19.5% higher base clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,295 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 5,888 more FP32 units
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (10,240 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 2.3x higher compute throughput
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (53.2 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 64.4% higher memory bandwidth
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (736.3 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 Super AERO has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 21.1% faster memory speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (23,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 2x larger L2 cache
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (64 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 2.1x more transistors
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO has more transistors than the average graphics card (45,900 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • Newer shader model
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (6.9 vs 6.8).
  • Newer HDMI version
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 2.1).
  • Includes dual BIOS
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.

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Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
  • 17.8% slower VRAM clock
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,438 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 48.8% higher TDP
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (320 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 30.8% higher PSU requirement
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO 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.
  • 81.8% higher board power limit
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (400 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 17 °C lower thermal ceiling
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • 45.5% higher peak power draw
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO 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.
  • 2 slot/s wider design
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO occupies more slots than the average graphics card (4 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
  • 23 mm higher card profile
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO is taller than the average graphics card (150 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 56.63 mm longer card length
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO is longer than the average graphics card (342 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 2 slot/s wider design
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO occupies more slots than the average graphics card (4 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 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 Super AERO occupies more slots than the average graphics card (4 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.4 slot/s vs 2 slot/s
  • 48.8% higher TDP
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO 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 Super AERO 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
  • 30.8% higher PSU requirement
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO 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
  • 56.63 mm longer card length
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO is longer than the average graphics card (342 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 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 Super AERO is longer than the average graphics card (342 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.342 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 23 mm higher card profile
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO is taller than the average graphics card (150 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO is taller than the average graphics card (150 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.150 mm vs 127 mm
  • 81.8% higher board power limit
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (400 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 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 Super AERO has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (400 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.400 W vs 220 W
  • 17 °C lower thermal ceiling
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °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 Super AERO has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.110 °C vs 93 °C
  • 2.26x more expensive
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,200 vs £530).
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,200 vs £530).£1,200 vs £530
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What customers like about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO?

  • Striking all-white aesthetic, ideal for themed PC builds
  • Excellent thermal performance with low operating temperatures (often below 65°C)
  • Exceptionally quiet operation, even under heavy gaming loads
  • Top-tier 4K gaming performance with high frame rates
  • Solid build quality featuring a premium metal backplate
  • Effective anti-sag bracket included in the box
  • Greatly improved value over the original non-Super RTX 4080 due to MSRP price reduction

What customers dislike about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 Super AERO?

  • Gigantic physical dimensions that may not fit in many standard cases
  • Negligible performance increase (1-3%) compared to the original RTX 4080
  • Subtle RGB lighting that some users find underwhelming
  • Higher power requirement, typically necessitating an 850W PSU
  • Price is still high for many consumers, despite being lower than the predecessor
  • Included sag bracket may have compatibility issues with certain case designs

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gadgetpilipinas.net
31/01/2024
Gigabyte RTX 4080 SUPER AERO OC Review

The Gigabyte RTX 4080 SUPER AERO OC stands out as a premium, massive graphics card aimed at professionals and gamers who prefer a clean, minimalist aesthetic over traditional gamer-focused designs. Measuring 342 x 150 x 75 mm, it features a 3.75-slot design powered by Gigabyte's WINDFORCE cooling system, which includes three 110mm fans. Built around Nvidia's RTX 4080 SUPER...Read more

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notebookcheck.com
05/05/2024
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming OC 16GGo to product viewer dialog for this item. Test (Architektur-Referenz für Aero OC) Would you like to see...

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming OC 16G features an AD103 GPU with 10,240 CUDA cores, a modest 5% shader increase, and slightly higher memory bandwidth over the original non-Super variant. Tested on an Intel Core i9-13900K testbench, the card delivers excellent 4K gaming performance and roughly 5% better synthetic results than the Founders Edition. It provides major...Read more

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computerbase.de
31/01/2024
GeForce RTX 4080 Super im Test: Taktraten, Performance und Effizienz (digitec.ch) | 31.01.2024 | Reviews der RTX 4080 Super: Billiger, aber kaum schne...

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super functions as a minor refresh rather than a major performance leap, stepping in to replace the original RTX 4080 at a significantly lower launch price of €1,109 (down from €1,329). Built on a fully unlocked AD103 GPU, the card offers a modest 5% increase in shader units (10,240 CUDA cores) and minimal clock speed bumps, resulting in a theoretical 7%...Read more

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