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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,110
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,200
  • VRAM: 16 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 320 W

INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080 X3 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.

9.0

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%

9.0

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Exceptional
9.0

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%

9.5

Performance

24.0%

9.0

Memory

12.0%

7.7

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.8

Platform & Features

5.0%

5.4

Design

4.0%

9.5

Connectivity & Media

Exceptional
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 9.5
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    9.4

    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%

    9.4

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.5
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    9.4

    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%

    9.4

    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%

    9.4

    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 Inno3D GeForce RTX 4080 X3 is a high-performance graphics card built on NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 9,728 CUDA cores and 16GB of GDDR6X VRAM on a 256-bit bus with a 716.8 GB/s bandwidth. It operates at a base clock of 2205 MHz and a boost clock of 2505 MHz, while housing 304 Fourth-Gen Tensor Cores and 76 Third-Gen RT Cores to power DLSS 3 and advanced ray tracing. Main pros include its efficient triple-fan cooling system with a large copper base for superior thermal management, a 3-slot design for improved airflow, and lower power consumption compared to previous flagship models. However, its significant physical length of 328mm can make it difficult to fit into smaller PC cases, and it lacks a dual BIOS switch often found on competing cards.

Technical Specifications of graphics card INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080 X3

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

9.0
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 has a technical score of 8.99 points, which is higher than that of 82.8% 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
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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%

9.0

Overall score

40.0%

4.7

Price

7.7
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.7 points, which is higher than 75.1% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

28,000 points
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 scores 28,000 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 82.8% of graphics cards and equal to 2.1% 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

17,600 points
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 scores 17,600 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 77.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.6% 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

34,465 points
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 scores 34,465 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 86.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% 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
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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

48.74 TFLOPS
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 delivers 48.74 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 80.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

16 GB
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.5% of graphics cards and equal to 47.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

32.4 Gbps
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 supports DisplayPort link rates up to 32.4 Gbps, which is faster than on 57.6% of graphics cards and equal to 21.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

320 W
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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

328 x 137 x 62 mm
Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

328 mm
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 is 328 mm long, which is longer than 79.2% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.4% 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

137 mm
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 is 137 mm tall, which is taller than 73.7% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.9% 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

3 slot/s
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 occupies 3 slot/s, which is wider than 69.8% of graphics cards and equal in width to 17.3% 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

2,170 g
INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 weighs 2,170 g, which is heavier than 93.2% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.2% of graphics cards.
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INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080 X3 vs the average graphics card

  • 36 more compute units
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 has more compute units than the average graphics card (76 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

    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 has more compute units than the average graphics card (76 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.76 vs 40
  • 36 more ray tracing cores
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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

    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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

    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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

    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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

    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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

    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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

    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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

    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 has more AI cores than the average graphics card (304 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.304 vs 144
  • 36 more compute units
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 has more compute units than the average graphics card (76 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 36 more ray tracing cores
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 99.8% higher texture rate
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 has more TMUs than the average graphics card (304 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 160 more AI cores
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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.
  • 2.16x higher FP32 performance
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (48.7 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 52.1% higher PassMark score
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (34,465 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
  • 90.8% higher gaming score
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (28,000 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
  • 14.8% higher base clock speed
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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.
  • 92% higher ray tracing score
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (17,600 points vs 9,166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,166 points.
  • 3.38x higher FP64 performance
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.6 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
  • 3.04x higher FP16 performance
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (90.5 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
  • 3.22x higher INT8 performance
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (9,728 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 2.12x higher compute throughput
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (48.7 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
  • 60% higher memory bandwidth
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • Supports ECC memory
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2.67x larger L2 cache
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (64 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
  • 2x more transistors
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 has more transistors than the average graphics card (45,900 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.

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Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
  • 20% slower VRAM clock
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2022 vs 2023).
    November 2022
  • Narrower encode codec support
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • Older NVDEC generation
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (5 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
  • No dual BIOS
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 48.8% higher TDP
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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.
  • 4 dB noisier under load
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (39.4 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
  • No RGB lighting
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 43 mm longer card length
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 is longer than the average graphics card (328 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
  • 12 mm higher card profile
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 is taller than the average graphics card (137 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
  • 2.13x heavier card weight
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 is heavier than the average graphics card (2,170 g vs 1,021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,021 g.
  • No dual BIOS
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Includes dual BIOS for redundancy or overclocking profiles
    When it matters: When you want a safer recovery path after tweaking fan curves or overclock settings, or you need separate quiet and performance profiles.

    Importance: LOW

    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 48.8% higher TDP
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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

    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
  • No RGB lighting
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Includes customizable RGB lighting effects
    When it matters: When the GPU is part of a windowed build with synchronized lighting.

    Importance: LOW

    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 43 mm longer card length
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 is longer than the average graphics card (328 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

    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 is longer than the average graphics card (328 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.328 mm vs 285 mm
  • 15.4% higher PSU requirement
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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

    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    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

    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 12 mm higher card profile
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 is taller than the average graphics card (137 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 is taller than the average graphics card (137 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.137 mm vs 125 mm
  • 15 °C lower thermal ceiling
    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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

    INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080x3 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
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What customers like about INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080 X3?

  • Slim 2-slot design is rare for high-end cards and great for thickness-limited builds.
  • Excellent 4K gaming performance and ray-tracing capabilities.
  • Solid build quality featuring a mostly metal shroud and backplate.
  • Strong thermal performance with a larger copper base that keeps temperatures stable.
  • Exceptional power efficiency typical of the Ada Lovelace architecture.
  • Minimalist and professional aesthetic without excessive RGB lighting.

What customers dislike about INNO3D GeForce RTX 4080 X3?

  • Significant length (approx. 337mm) makes it difficult to fit in many smaller SFF cases.
  • The 100% locked power limit restricts manual overclocking potential for enthusiasts.
  • Fans can be audible/noisy when under heavy load, especially compared to thicker 3-slot rivals.
  • Lacks a dual-BIOS feature which is common on other premium cards.
  • Wider than average profile may cause clearance issues in narrower cases.

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01/02/2024
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Inno3D RTX 4080 SUPER X3 Graphics Card Review Would you like me to find additional reviews for other RTX 40-series variants from Inno3D (such as the i...
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eteknix.com
31/01/2024
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INNO3D RTX 4080 Super X3 Graphics Card Review
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31/01/2024
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31/01/2024
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hardwareluxx.de
17/11/2022
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GeForce RTX 4080 Partner-Designs: Karten von ASUS, INNO3D, Gigabyte und MSI im Test Would you like help looking for international reviews in English,...
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