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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,210
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,200
  • VRAM: 16 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 320 W

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB 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%

8.3

Technical Score

10.0%

7.4

User score

Excellent
8.3

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%

9.2

Performance

24.0%

7.3

Memory

12.0%

7.3

Power & Cooling

11.0%

8.9

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.2

Design

4.0%

8.8

Connectivity & Media

Excellent
7.4

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%

9.2

User reviews

30.0%

3.4

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.6
(27)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

Very good
  • 8.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    9.4

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    8.9

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.3
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    9.4

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.2
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    9.4

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    10.0%

    8.9

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.0
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    9.4

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    15.0%

    8.9

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.8
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    9.4

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    8.9

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 16GB is a high-end enthusiast graphics card built on the 5nm Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 9,728 CUDA cores, 76 third-gen ray tracing cores, and 304 fourth-gen tensor cores. It is equipped with 16GB of GDDR6X VRAM on a 256-bit memory interface, delivering a boost clock speed of 2,505 MHz and a total bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. Main pros include exceptional 4K gaming performance, industry-leading ray tracing capabilities, and high power efficiency with a TGP of 320W, further enhanced by DLSS 3.0 Frame Generation. However, its significant cons include a high MSRP that impacts its value proposition compared to previous generations, a massive physical footprint requiring three slots, and the use of the controversial 16-pin 12VHPWR power connector.

Technical Specifications of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB

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%

9.2

Performance

24.0%

7.3

Memory

12.0%

7.3

Power & Cooling

11.0%

8.9

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.2

Design

4.0%

8.8

Connectivity & Media

8.3
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has a technical score of 8.33 points, which is higher than that of 86.2% 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%

9.2

User reviews

30.0%

3.4

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.6
(27)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

7.4
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has a user score of 7.45 points, which is lower than that of 84.3% of products in this category.
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.
3.4
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has a popularity of 3.4 points, which is higher than 55.2% 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%

4.1

Price

7.0
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB 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

35,383 points
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB scores 35383 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 97.1% 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

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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

48.74 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB delivers 48.74 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 80.4% 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB 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

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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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB 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

716.8 GB/s
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB reaches 716.8 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 74.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.8% 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB 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 4080 16GB 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

12 Ultimate
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB 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 4080 16GB 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 4080 16GB 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 4080 16GB 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 4080 16GB 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 4080 16GB 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 4080 16GB 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 4080 16GB 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 4080 16GB 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 4080 16GB 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

320 W
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has a board power limit of 320 W, which is higher than that of 75.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.6% 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

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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

304 mm
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB is 304 mm long, which is longer than 62.5% of graphics cards and equal in length to 2.3% 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB is 137 mm tall, which is taller than 71.3% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.4% 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB occupies 3 slot/s, which is wider than 69.8% of graphics cards and equal in width to 16.6% 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 4080 16GB vs the average graphics card

  • 36 more compute units
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has more compute units than the average graphics card (76 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.76 vs 40
  • 48 more ROPs
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.112 vs 64
  • 28 more ray tracing cores
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (76 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 4080 16GB has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (76 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.76 vs 48
  • 2.03x higher texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (763 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (763 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.763.04 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 120 more TMUs
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB 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
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB 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
  • 70.2% higher pixel rate
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (281.1 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (281.1 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.281.12 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
  • 2.13x higher FP32 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (48.7 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (48.7 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.48.74 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS
  • 36 more compute units
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has more compute units than the average graphics card (76 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 48 more ROPs
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 28 more ray tracing cores
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (76 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 2.03x higher texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (763 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 120 more TMUs
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has more TMUs than the average graphics card (304 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 70.2% higher pixel rate
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (281.1 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 2.13x higher FP32 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (48.7 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 112 more AI cores
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has more AI cores than the average graphics card (304 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 3.1x higher PassMark score
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (35,383 points vs 11,411 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 11,411 points.
  • 14.8% higher base clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,205 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 5,376 more FP32 units
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (9,728 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 2.11x higher compute throughput
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (48.7 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 60% higher memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB 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
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • Supports ECC memory
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 17.9% faster memory speed
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB 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.
  • 2x larger L2 cache
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB 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
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has more transistors than the average graphics card (45,900 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • Includes dual BIOS
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.

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Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Power & Cooling
  • 20% slower VRAM clock
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB 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
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,022 vs 2,023).
  • No 3D output
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB does not support 3D output, the average graphics card does.
  • 1 fewer fans
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • 48.8% higher TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB 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 4080 16GB 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.
  • 45.5% higher board power limit
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (320 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 12 °C lower thermal ceiling
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (105 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • 36.4% higher idle power draw
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (15 W vs 11 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 11 W.
  • 45.5% higher peak power draw
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB 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.
  • 1 slot/s wider design
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
  • 10 mm higher card profile
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB is taller than the average graphics card (137 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 18.63 mm longer card length
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB is longer than the average graphics card (304 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 1 fewer fans
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB 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 4080 16GB has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • 1 slot/s wider design
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.3 slot/s vs 2 slot/s
  • 48.8% higher TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB 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 4080 16GB 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
  • 15.4% higher PSU requirement
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB 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
  • 20% slower VRAM clock
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,400 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
    When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,400 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.1400 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 2.28x more expensive
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,210 vs £530).
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,210 vs £530).£1,210 vs £530
  • 45.5% higher board power limit
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (320 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (320 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.320 W vs 220 W
  • 10 mm higher card profile
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB is taller than the average graphics card (137 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB is taller than the average graphics card (137 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.137 mm vs 127 mm
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB?

  • Exceptional 4K gaming and creative performance, outperforming previous flagships like the 3090 Ti
  • Highly power-efficient architecture, typically peaking around 300W-320W
  • Runs remarkably cool and quiet even under heavy load
  • Access to advanced features like DLSS 3 and improved Ray Tracing cores
  • Excellent for local AI workloads and 3D rendering

What customers dislike about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB?

  • High launch price (MSRP $1,199) often viewed as poor value compared to the RTX 4090
  • Enormous physical size may not fit in many standard PC cases
  • Controversial 12VHPWR power connector requires careful installation or adapters
  • Performance gaps between the 4080 and 4090 make it a 'distant second' for the premium cost
  • Limited 16GB VRAM compared to rivals like the RX 7900 XTX at similar price points

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pcguide.com
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Nvidia RTX 4080Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. review - is it worth it?

Here is a summary of the Nvidia RTX 4080 review: Review Summary The Nvidia RTX 4080 is an undeniably powerful graphics card built on the AD103 die with 9,728 CUDA cores and 16GB of GDDR6X VRAM, making it an exceptional powerhouse for native 4K gaming, heavy ray tracing, and content creation workloads. In benchmarks, it effortlessly delivers 60+ FPS at 4K in modern titles like...Read more

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techpowerup.com
20/03/2023
ASUS GeForce RTX 4080 Noctua OCGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. Review - Next-Level Quiet

The ASUS GeForce RTX 4080 Noctua OC is a high-performance graphics card designed for extreme low-noise, featuring custom 120 mm Noctua fans that deliver exceptional cooling and near-inaudible operation (under 24 dBA) at full load. It offers excellent 4K gaming performance, high energy efficiency, a dual BIOS, and an idle fan-stop feature. However, the card carries a significant $450...Read more

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techradar.com
16/11/2022
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 review: this is the one you want, if you can afford it

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 is an exceptionally powerful graphics card that easily outpaces the previous generation's flagship, the RTX 3090 Ti, offering incredible 4K gaming and 3D rendering performance for creators. Built on a 4nm process, it introduces the highly impressive DLSS 3 Frame Generation technology, which substantially boosts frame rates in supported titles, all while...Read more

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tweaktown.com
15/11/2022
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Founders Edition Review

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Founders Edition is a premium, triple-slot graphics card built on TSMC’s 4N process node with 9,728 CUDA cores and 16GB of GDDR6X memory. Priced at $1,199, this Ada Lovelace architecture GPU easily outperforms the previous-generation flagship RTX 3090 and RTX 3090 Ti models while running significantly cooler at around 62°C and drawing over 100W less...Read more

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techpowerup.com
15/11/2022
ASUS GeForce RTX 4080 STRIX OCGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. Review

The ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 OC is a heavily customized, premium card offering exceptional 4K performance, superior cooling, and a massive, quiet heatsink based on the RTX 4090 design. It provides top-tier factory overclocks, excellent energy efficiency, extra display outputs, and a dual-BIOS feature. However, the review highlights drawbacks including a $350 price premium...Read more

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techspot.com
15/11/2022
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Review

The TechSpot review of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 praises it as a 4K gaming powerhouse with exceptional 20% to 30% performance gains over previous-generation flagships and high energy efficiency. However, the card is heavily criticized for its $1,199 MSRP, providing poor value compared to the RTX 4090 and creating severe CPU bottlenecks at lower resolutions. While offering...Read more

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techpowerup.com
15/11/2022
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Founders EditionGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. Review

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Founders Edition, based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, delivers massive performance gains, easily surpassing the RTX 3090 Ti with excellent 4K ray tracing capabilities and DLSS 3 support. Pros include superior energy efficiency, an effective cooler, and inclusion of AV1 encoding. However, significant drawbacks center on its $1,200 MSRP, a large, heavy...Read more

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tomshardware.com
15/11/2022
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. Review: More Efficient, Still Expensive

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 offers impressive technological advancements powered by the Ada Lovelace architecture, solidifying its place as a top-tier gaming component despite a polarizing market reception. Built on TSMC's 4N process technology, the AD103 GPU packs 9,728 shaders, 76 ray tracing cores, and 16GB of GDDR6X VRAM on a 256-bit memory bus. It features deep learning and AI...Read more

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reviews.org
30/01/2023
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card review

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Review Summary The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 is an exceptionally powerful graphics card that delivers outstanding performance, easily driving maxed-out 4K gaming at fluid frame rates that frequently exceed 60 frames per second without any artificial upscaling. In benchmarks testing traditional rasterisation across multiple modern games, it leaves...Read more

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digitaltrends.com
12/12/2022
Nvidia RTX 4080 review: a great GPU where the math doesn't always add up

Performance and Architecture Insights The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 delivers excellent 4K gaming performance and handles demanding titles like Horizon Zero Dawn and Red Dead Redemption 2 at high refresh rates with maximum settings. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, it provides an impressive 42% performance uplift over the previous-generation RTX 3080 Ti at 4K resolution. It...Read more

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techpowerup.com
15/11/2022
Zotac GeForce RTX 4080 AMP Extreme Airo Review

The Zotac GeForce RTX 4080 AMP Extreme AIRO offers a substantial performance boost over the RTX 3090 Ti with high power efficiency, featuring a premium factory overclock and striking multi-zone ARGB aesthetics. It provides an exceptionally high 450W power limit for enthusiasts, although it carries a steep $1,400 launch price, occupies a massive three-slot footprint, and lacks...Read more

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techpowerup.com
15/11/2022
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Suprim X Review

The TechPowerUp review highlights the MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Suprim X as a premium, top-tier custom card, featuring an exceptionally quiet, high-performance air cooler and a solid factory overclock for superior 4K gaming. Key pros include excellent build quality, low noise levels, and high power efficiency, though it requires a massive, heavy footprint that necessitates an anti-sag...Read more

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uk.pcmag.com
15/11/2022
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Founders Edition Review

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Founders Edition is a high-performance graphics card designed for 4K gaming, powered by the Ada Lovelace AD103 architecture and 16GB of GDDR6X RAM. In benchmarks, it delivers exceptional performance that runs circles around last-generation RTX 3000 cards, achieving roughly 60% to 70% of the framerates of the top-tier RTX 4090. Testing shows the card...Read more

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computerbild.de
22/11/2022
RTX 4080 im Test: Nvidias Oberklasse-Modell rast auf Platz ...

The Zotac GeForce RTX 4080 Trinity review highlights a highly capable high-end graphics card built on Nvidia's Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 45.9 billion transistors and 9,728 CUDA cores. It is a massive component, weighing approximately 1.8 kilograms and measuring 36 centimetres in length, which can occupy up to four PCI-Express slots depending on the motherboard. In...Read more

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cowcotland.com
15/11/2022
Test NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 FE : Ada Lovelace en version plus raisonnable

Cowcotland's review of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Founders Edition highlights it as a powerful Ada Lovelace-based GPU delivering significant generational performance improvements for Ultra HD gaming. The card is praised for its exceptional energy efficiency, low noise levels, and effective cooling, even though it utilizes a large 3.5-slot design. However, the review cites a steep...Read more

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hardwarecooking.fr
15/11/2022
Test : NVIDIA RTX 4080 Founders Edition, des performances au top

The NVIDIA RTX 4080 Founders Edition delivers top-tier performance for 4K 144Hz gaming and content creation, positioning itself as a more gamer-focused alternative to the professional-grade RTX 4090. Powered by the Ada Lovelace architecture with 9,728 CUDA cores and 16GB of GDDR6X memory, it introduces massive performance uplifts via DLSS 3 frame generation and Shader Execution...Read more

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profesionalreview.com
06/12/2022
MSI RTX 4080 SUPRIM X Review en Español (Análisis completo)

The MSI RTX 4080 SUPRIM X is a premium, top-tier graphics card based on the 4nm Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 9,728 CUDA cores and 16 GB of GDDR6X VRAM. Built on the same massive physical footprint and high-end PCB design as its more powerful sibling, the RTX 4090, it comes equipped with a Tri Frozr 3S cooling system, a vapor chamber, and highly efficient 100mm Torx Fan 5.0...Read more

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it.ign.com
14/04/2026
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 – La recensione - IGN Italia

summary of the review: Performance and Architecture The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the second GPU built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, utilizing a smaller AD103 chip with 16 GB of GDDR6X VRAM rather than a cut-down version of the 4090's chip. In terms of performance, it delivers a 35% increase in frame rates over the older RTX 3080 Ti in standard 4K gaming, easily driving...Read more

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smartworld.it
15/11/2022
Recensione NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 FE - SmartWorld

RTX 4080 Founders Edition Review Summary The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Founders Edition delivers exceptional generational performance jumps over its predecessor, the 3080 Ti, while running cooler and consuming less power. Built on the 4nm Ada Lovelace architecture, it features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 9,728 CUDA cores. In real-world gaming tests, the card enables smooth 4K gameplay...Read more

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wired.it
25/12/2022
Nvidia GeForce Rtx 4080, un mese con la scheda grafica

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Founders Edition is a high-performance graphics card built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 16 GB of GDDR6X memory, 45.9 billion transistors, and 9,728 CUDA cores. Priced at €1,429, the card is quite massive, measuring 31 cm in length, 7 cm in depth, and weighing 2.2 kg, which requires three expansion slots but can comfortably fit in mid-sized...Read more

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