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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,050
  • Avg. price in US: ~$900
  • VRAM: 10 GB
  • Memory bus width: 320 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 320 W

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

7.0

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%

7.0

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.0

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%

6.6

Performance

24.0%

5.8

Memory

12.0%

7.3

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.3

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.9

Design

4.0%

9.1

Connectivity & Media

Very good
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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

  • 5.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    5.9

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    3.4

    VRAM

    20.0%

    7.8

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.0
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    3.4

    VRAM

    20.0%

    5.9

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.8
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    5.9

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    3.4

    VRAM

    10.0%

    7.8

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.6
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    5.9

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    3.4

    VRAM

    15.0%

    7.8

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.6
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    5.9

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    3.4

    VRAM

    20.0%

    7.8

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 is a high-performance graphics card built on the Ampere architecture (GA102), featuring 8,704 CUDA cores, a base clock of 1.44 GHz, and a boost clock of 1.71 GHz. It comes equipped with 10GB of ultra-fast GDDR6X VRAM on a 320-bit interface, delivering 760 GB/s of bandwidth and 29.7 TFLOPS of processing power. Its main pros include exceptional 4K gaming performance at 60+ FPS, significant improvements in second-generation Ray Tracing and third-generation Tensor Cores (DLSS), and a quiet, efficient cooling system in the Founders Edition. However, its main cons are a high power consumption rated at 320W TGP (requiring at least a 750W PSU), the 10GB of VRAM occasionally being a limitation for heavy 4K textures in modern titles, and the bothersome nature of the required 12-pin power adapter.

Technical Specifications of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080

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

7.0
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has a technical score of 7.02 points, which is higher than that of 61.7% 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 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%

7.0

Overall score

40.0%

5.0

Price

6.4
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.4 points, which is lower than 67% 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

29.77 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers 29.77 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 56.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% 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

10 GB
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has 10 GB of VRAM, which is less than 56.2% of graphics cards and equal to 1.4% 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 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

320 bit
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 uses a 320 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 85.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.1% 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

760 GB/s
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 reaches 760 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 80.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1% 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 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

x16
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% 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

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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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 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

8.1 Gbps
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 50.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.5% 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 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

750 W
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 recommends a 750 W PSU, which is higher than that of 62.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 17.5% 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

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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

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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

285 mm
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is 285 mm long, which is shorter than 50.1% 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

112 mm
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is 112 mm tall, which is shorter than 84.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 2.8% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2 slot/s
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% 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

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 vs the average graphics card

  • 69.6% higher memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (760 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (760 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.760 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 28 more compute units
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has more compute units than the average graphics card (68 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has more compute units than the average graphics card (68 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.68 vs 40
  • 20 more ray tracing cores
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (68 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (68 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.68 vs 48
  • 32 more ROPs
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.96 vs 64
  • 88 more TMUs
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has more TMUs than the average graphics card (272 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has more TMUs than the average graphics card (272 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.272 vs 184
  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (320 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (320 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.320 bit vs 256 bit
  • Includes dual BIOS
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
    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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 80 more AI cores
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has more AI cores than the average graphics card (272 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has more AI cores than the average graphics card (272 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.272 vs 192
  • 28 more compute units
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has more compute units than the average graphics card (68 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 20 more ray tracing cores
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (68 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 32 more ROPs
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 88 more TMUs
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has more TMUs than the average graphics card (272 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 80 more AI cores
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has more AI cores than the average graphics card (272 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 23.4% higher texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (465.1 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 30.2% higher FP32 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (29.8 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 69.6% higher memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (760 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (320 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • Includes dual BIOS
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • Uses hybrid cooling
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 uses hybrid cooling, the average graphics card does not.
  • 15 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is shorter than the average graphics card (112 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.

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  • 31.6% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,710 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 25% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,440 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 32.1% slower VRAM clock
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,188 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 84.4% smaller L2 cache
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (5 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 2 GB less VRAM
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (10 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 60% larger process node
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • 3 older
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,020 vs 2,023).
  • 2 fewer GPUs supported
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 supports fewer GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (0 vs 2). The average graphics card supports 2 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
  • 99.9% fewer transistors
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (28 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • Older encoder generation
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • No AV1 encoding
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 75% lower HDMI bandwidth
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (12 Gbps vs 48 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 48 Gbps.
  • No 3D output
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 does not support 3D output, the average graphics card does.
  • 1 fewer fans
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • 48.8% higher TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 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
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 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.
  • 11 °C higher load temperature
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (78 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • 45.5% higher peak power draw
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 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.
  • 31.6% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,710 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,710 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1710 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 1 fewer fans
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • 60% larger process node
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.8 nm vs 5 nm
  • 25% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,440 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,440 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.1440 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 48.8% higher TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 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 AV1 encoding
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports hardware encoding of AV1 video codec
    When it matters: When you stream or export video and want efficient AV1 encoding on the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 32.1% slower VRAM clock
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,188 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,188 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.1188 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 84.4% smaller L2 cache
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (5 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
    What it is: Total size of the GPU’s L2 cache memory
    When it matters: When cache size can help the GPU feed data faster in demanding scenes.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (5 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.5 MB vs 32 MB
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What customers like about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080?

  • Stellar 4K gaming performance, consistently hitting 60+ FPS in AAA titles
  • Massive generational leap in performance compared to the RTX 2080 and GTX 1080 Ti
  • Excellent value for money when purchased at the original $699 MSRP
  • Highly effective and quiet cooling solution on the Founders Edition model
  • Supports advanced features like DLSS for frame rate boosts and real-time Ray Tracing
  • Sleek, industrial design with high build quality and no visible screws
  • Great for 1440p high-refresh rate gaming with significant headroom

What customers dislike about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080?

  • High power consumption, often requiring a 750W power supply or higher
  • VRAM capacity (10GB) may become a bottleneck for future games at 4K resolution
  • Noticeable coil whine and fan noise reported by some users under heavy load
  • Unattractive and bulky 12-pin power adapter cable included with the card
  • Lack of USB-C / VirtualLink port which was present on previous generation cards
  • Limited overclocking headroom on the Founders Edition model
  • Availability issues and high secondhand pricing during initial launch years

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pcgamer.com
05/10/2020
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming X Trio 10GGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. review

The MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming X Trio 10G is a premium, triple-slot graphics card featuring a custom PCB design and a highly efficient TriFrozr cooling system. It features a GA102 GPU with 8,704 CUDA cores and 10GB of GDDR6X memory. In terms of performance, the card achieves a factory overclocked boost clock of 1,815 MHz, enabling it to deliver higher frame rates than Nvidia's...Read more

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tomshardware.com
18/09/2020
Asus GeForce RTX 3080 TUF Gaming OCGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. Review

The Asus GeForce RTX 3080 TUF Gaming OC review highlights a massive, 2.7-slot triple-fan graphics card that matches or slightly exceeds the performance of Nvidia's Founders Edition (FE) while offering significantly superior thermal and acoustic performance. Featuring a boost clock of 1785MHz (a 4.4% paper increase over the FE), the card effectively runs only about 0.85% faster in...Read more

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tomshardware.com
16/09/2020
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Founders EditionGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. Review

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition represents a massive generational leap over the previous Turing architecture, establishing itself as the premier graphics card for high-resolution gaming. Built on Samsung's 8nm process, the GA102 GPU features 28.3 billion transistors and 8,704 CUDA cores, resulting in performance that is 33% faster than the RTX 2080 Ti and 69% faster...Read more

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pcgamer.com
16/09/2020
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition review - PC Gamer

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition is an outstanding flagship graphics card built on the Ampere architecture that completely outclasses the previous Turing generation. Delivering a massive generational performance leap, it crushes the older $1,200 RTX 2080 Ti with 25% to 43% faster frame rates at 1440p and 4K resolutions. It features a redesigned streaming multiprocessor...Read more

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techpowerup.com
16/09/2020
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders EditionGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. Review

The TechPowerUp review hails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition as a groundbreaking 4K gaming card, delivering roughly 25% better performance than the RTX 2080 Ti for a $699 MSRP. Key advantages include the efficient 8 nm "Ampere" architecture, innovative dual-axial flow-through cooling with idle fan-stop, and modern features like HDMI 2.1. However, the card has a high...Read more

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digitalfoundry.net
22/02/2021
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 review: welcome to the next level If you would like me to narrow down this data further, I can extract information regarding s...

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a massive generational leap in 4K and ray tracing performance by utilizing an 8nm Samsung manufacturing process and upgraded Ampere architecture. On the positive side, the card features 8,704 CUDA cores, 10GB of power-efficient GDDR6X VRAM, and a 320-bit memory bus that pushes bandwidth to a massive 760GB/s. It introduces HDMI 2.1 support for 4K...Read more

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slashgear.com
16/09/2020
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Review - SlashGear

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition graphics card delivers a massive, unprecedented leap in performance, sporting 8704 CUDA cores, 10GB of GDDR6X memory, and a promised 29.7 teraflops of computing power. In synthetic 3DMark benchmarks and real-world gaming tests using an AMD Ryzen 9 3900X setup, the card dramatically outpaced the RTX 2080 Super. For instance, it pushed DOOM...Read more

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trustedreviews.com
16/09/2020
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Review - Trusted Reviews

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080, reviewed by Trusted Reviews, is recognized as a premier GPU for 4K, 60fps+ gaming, offering a substantial performance leap over previous 20-series cards. Key advantages include excellent ray tracing capabilities, HDMI 2.1 support, and a competitive launch price that provides superior value compared to the RTX 2080 Ti. However, the card is characterized...Read more

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ign.com
10/11/2022
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition Review - IGN

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition represents a massive generational leap, delivering roughly 44% higher FPS at 1080p and a staggering 57% gain at 4K compared to the previous RTX 2080 Super. Built on the Ampere architecture, it features 8,704 CUDA cores and 10GB of ultra-fast GDDR6X VRAM, allowing it to outperform even the much more expensive RTX 2080 Ti by an average of...Read more

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techradar.com
31/07/2022
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 review - TechRadar

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 is an absolute powerhouse of a graphics card that brings fast 4K gaming at 60 frames per second into the mainstream, delivering one of the largest generational performance leaps in GPU history. Based on the Ampere architecture, it nearly triples the CUDA core count to 8,704 and features upgraded second-generation ray tracing cores and third-generation...Read more

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theverge.com
16/09/2020
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 review: 4K PC gaming finally makes sense

The Verge review highlights the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 as a massive generational leap, delivering double the performance of the RTX 2080 at a competitive $699, effectively making 4K gaming a reality. It features an innovative dual-fan, flow-through cooling design that maintains quiet operation despite the intense power demands. However, the card requires a substantial 320-watt TGP,...Read more

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techspot.com
16/09/2020
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Review - TechSpot

The TechSpot review of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 highlights the card as a significant generational leap, offering a 43% performance uplift over the RTX 2080 Ti and exceptional 4K gaming performance powered by 10 GB of GDDR6X memory. Built on the 8nm Ampere architecture, the card is praised for its massive bandwidth and, at the time of review, a market-disrupting $699 launch price....Read more

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pcgamer.com
27/01/2021
Colorful RTX 3080 iGame Advanced OC review Would you like a comparison of the thermal performance or power consumption between these different custom...

The Colorful RTX 3080 iGame Advanced OC is a robust graphics card that features the highly capable Nvidia Ampere GA102 silicon, 10GB of GDDR6X memory, and a massive triple-slot, triple-fan cooler. A major highlight of the card is its physical "One-key OC" button, which elevates the reference boost clock from 1,710MHz to a retail-stable 1,785MHz, pushing real-world average clock...Read more

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techpowerup.com
20/11/2020
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Suprim XGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. Review

The TechPowerUp review of the MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Suprim X identifies it as a premium, factory-overclocked card featuring a robust triple-slot cooler, exceptional 4K performance, and a dual BIOS for superior acoustic management. Key advantages include a 16-phase VRM, high-quality build with a structural anti-sag plate, and very low temperatures in "Gaming" mode. Conversely, the...Read more

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theverge.com
16/09/2020
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 review: 4K PC gaming finally makes sense

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 review by The Verge highlights the GPU as a major generational leap, delivering true 4K gaming at a $699 price point with up to 60% higher performance than the RTX 2080. Key pros include exceptional ray tracing, DLSS performance, and an innovative, quiet, and efficient dual-fan flow-through cooling design. However, the card features a substantial 320-watt...Read more

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hothardware.com
16/09/2020
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Review: Ampere Is A Gaming Monster

The HotHardware review crowns the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 as a major performance leap, offering over 50% better 4K gaming results than the RTX 2080 Super via its 8,704 CUDA cores and GDDR6X memory. Pros highlight the exceptional $699 price-to-performance ratio and an efficient, quiet dual-fan cooling design. Cons identified include a high 320W power draw and a central, angled 12-pin...Read more

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techradar.com
17/09/2020
Asus GeForce RTX 3080 TUF Gaming OC review - TechRadar

The Asus GeForce RTX 3080 TUF Gaming OC is a highly capable aftermarket graphics card that delivers identical performance to Nvidia's Founders Edition, occasionally beating it by a few frames per second at the exact same $699.99 launch price. Tested across eight games and three benchmarks, its standout feature is its best-in-class triple-fan cooling system, which peaked at just...Read more

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pcgameshardware.de
17/09/2020
Nvidia Geforce RTX 3080 im XXL-Test: Ampère, le trés légère ...

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition delivers a massive generational leap in gaming performance, positioning itself as a highly capable flagship GPU built on the 8nm Ampere architecture. Priced at €699 at launch, the card features 8,704 CUDA cores and introduces 10 GB of ultra-fast GDDR6X memory co-developed with Micron, achieving a massive 760 GB/s bandwidth. Key advantages...Read more

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clubic.com
24/12/2020
Test NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 : Ampere frappe fort

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition delivers massive generational performance jumps by utilizing the Ampere architecture and Samsung's custom 8nm process, which doubles the number of CUDA cores to 8,704. In 4K resolution rendering, this graphics card runs 73% faster than its predecessor, the RTX 2080, and outpaces the previous-generation flagship RTX 2080 Ti by 33%. Key...Read more

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elchapuzasinformatico.com
01/09/2020
Primera review de la Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080, hasta un 92.3% más rápida que la RTX 2080

The El Chapuzas Informático review highlights the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 as a massive generational leap, showcasing up to a 92.3% gaming performance boost over the RTX 2080 driven by Ampere architecture, 8,704 CUDA cores, and 10 GB of GDDR6X memory. Pros include exceptional 4K performance, significantly improved ray tracing, and 3rd-gen Tensor cores for enhanced DLSS capabilities....Read more

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profesionalreview.com
16/09/2020
Nvidia RTX 3080 Review en Español (Análisis completo)

The Nvidia RTX 3080 Founders Edition marks a massive generational leap in graphics performance, delivering up to a 40% improvement over the RTX 2080 Ti and up to 70% over the RTX 2080 Super. Built on Samsung's 8nm Ampere architecture, this card packs 8,704 CUDA cores, 272 Tensor cores, and 10 GB of ultra-fast GDDR6X VRAM operating at 19 Gbps. Real-world benchmarks showcase its...Read more

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global.techradar.com
19/07/2021
Recensione Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080, built on the Ampere architecture, represents one of the largest generational leaps in GPU history, delivering a massive 50% to 80% performance increase over the previous RTX 2080 at the exact same launch price point (€719 for the Founders Edition). Testing reveals that the card excels at 4K gaming, easily maintaining 60 to 100 frames per second on...Read more

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multiplayer.it
16/09/2020
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080: recensione della nuova scheda video Ampere

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Review Summary The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition establishes a new standard for high-end gaming, offering genuine 4K resolution performance at over 60 frames per second. Powered by the Ampere architecture and Samsung's 8nm process, the GPU features a substantial increase to 8,704 CUDA cores and 10 GB of ultra-fast GDDR6X memory. Benchmark results...Read more

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hwupgrade.it
16/09/2020
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 alla prova, l'era del ray tracing è finalmente iniziata

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition represents a massive generational leap over the previous Turing architecture, establishing itself as a powerhouse for high-frame-rate 4K gaming and hybrid ray tracing. Built on Samsung's custom 8nm process with 8,704 CUDA cores, this Ampere-based card easily dismantles older models, delivering a 70% performance advantage over the RTX 2080...Read more

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tweakers.net
24/12/2020
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition Review - Tweakers

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition is lauded for its exceptionally compact design, making it a standout option for small form factor (SFF) builds, paired with a high-quality, dual-axial cooling system. This well-built, aesthetically pleasing card provides top-tier performance while managing to effectively cool its dense hardware. Conversely, the review highlights...Read more

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hardware.info
16/09/2020
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080-tests - Ambitieuze Ampere

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080, built on the Ampere architecture, represents a significant generational leap over the previous Turing cards, doubling the CUDA core count to 8704 and utilizing fast 10GB GDDR6X memory. This flagship GPU is designed for high-end gaming, promising substantially better performance in both traditional rasterisation and ray-traced workloads compared to the...Read more

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