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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,050
  • Avg. price in US: ~$700
  • VRAM: 10 GB
  • Memory bus width: 320 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 320 W

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

6.7

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%

6.6

Technical Score

10.0%

7.4

User score

Good
6.6

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%

6.1

Performance

24.0%

5.8

Memory

12.0%

7.7

Power & Cooling

11.0%

8.7

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.3

Design

4.0%

9.0

Connectivity & Media

Good
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%

9.3

User reviews

30.0%

3.2

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.6
(22)
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5.0
(2)
United States
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4.6
(21)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

Very good
  • 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 Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GameRock is a high-performance enthusiast graphics card featuring 8,704 CUDA cores and 10GB of GDDR6X VRAM on a 320-bit interface, delivering a substantial 760 GB/s memory bandwidth. Built on NVIDIA's Ampere architecture, it offers a base clock of 1,440 MHz and a boost clock of 1,710 MHz, though the 'OC' variant pushes this further to 1,755 MHz. Its defining characteristic is the 'Angel ARGB' design, which utilizes a crystalline front shroud for a brilliant 'dazzling angel' lighting effect that covers the entire face of the card. Key pros include a robust triple-fan cooling system (TurboFan 3.0), a dual BIOS switch for alternating between performance and silent modes, and a dedicated VGA sag holder included in the box. However, its massive 2.7-slot width and 304mm length make it difficult to fit in smaller cases, and it carries a heavy power requirement, drawing up to 320W–400W via three 8-pin PCIe power connectors.

Technical Specifications of Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock

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%

6.1

Performance

24.0%

5.8

Memory

12.0%

7.7

Power & Cooling

11.0%

8.7

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.3

Design

4.0%

9.0

Connectivity & Media

6.6
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock has a technical score of 6.64 points, which is higher than that of 55.1% 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%

9.3

User reviews

30.0%

3.2

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.6
(22)
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5.0
(2)
United States
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4.6
(21)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

7.4
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock has a user score of 7.44 points, which is lower than that of 84.4% 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.
3.2
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock has a popularity of 3.2 points, which is higher than 54.5% 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%

6.7

Overall score

40.0%

5.0

Price

6.2
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.2 points, which is lower than 75.6% 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
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 52% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

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DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

12 Ultimate
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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

340 W
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock draws 340 W under peak load, which is higher than 84.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.8% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

850 W
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock recommends a 850 W PSU, which is higher than that of 81.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.4% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

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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

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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
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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

136 mm
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock is 136 mm tall, which is taller than 68.9% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.7% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

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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

1,589 g
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock weighs 1589 g, which is heavier than 80.3% of graphics cards.
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Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock vs the average graphics card

  • 69.6% higher memory bandwidth
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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

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

    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 80 more AI cores
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 88 more TMUs
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock has more TMUs than the average graphics card (272 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 80 more AI cores
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock has more AI cores than the average graphics card (272 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 41.6% higher FP32 performance
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (32.4 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 23.4% higher texture rate
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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.
  • 69.6% higher memory bandwidth
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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.
  • Newer shader model
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (6.9 vs 6.8).
  • Includes dual BIOS
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.

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Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Power & Cooling
  • 25% lower base clock speed
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,020 vs 2,023).
  • 2.06x larger GPU die
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (628 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • Older encoder generation
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • No AV1 encoding
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 48.8% higher TDP
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (320 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 30.8% higher PSU requirement
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (850 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 17 °C lower thermal ceiling
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • 8 dB noisier under load
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (43 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.
  • 11 °C higher idle temperature
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (49 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
  • 54.5% higher peak power draw
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (340 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 9 mm higher card profile
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock is taller than the average graphics card (136 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 18.63 mm longer card length
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock is longer than the average graphics card (304 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 59.2% heavier card weight
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock is heavier than the average graphics card (1,589 g vs 998 g). The average graphics card weighs 998 g.
  • 60% larger process node
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (320 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.320 W vs 215 W
  • 30.8% higher PSU requirement
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (850 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (850 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.850 W vs 650 W
  • No AV1 encoding
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.No vs yes
  • 32.1% slower VRAM clock
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock 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
  • 3 older
    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,020 vs 2,023).
    What it is: Official release or launch date of the GPU
    When it matters: When you care about platform age, driver maturity, and how current the design is.

    Importance: LOW

    Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,020 vs 2,023).2,020 vs 2,023
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock?

  • Excellent cooling performance with low operating temperatures under load
  • High out-of-the-box clock speeds and strong overclocking potential
  • Extremely quiet operation, including a zero RPM fan mode for low loads
  • Unique 'Dazzling Angel' crystal design with extensive and vibrant RGB lighting
  • Robust build quality featuring a thick metal backplate and a support bracket to prevent sagging
  • Dual BIOS switch allows users to choose between performance and silence modes
  • Includes three 8-pin power connectors, providing higher power limits for stability

What customers dislike about Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Gamerock?

  • Polarizing aesthetics that some users find 'tacky' or 'gaudy' due to the crystal effect
  • Physically massive and heavy, occupying 2.7 to 3 slots and requiring a large case
  • High power consumption requires at least a 750W to 850W high-quality power supply
  • RGB customization requires the proprietary Palit ThunderMaster software
  • May be difficult to find or purchase in certain regions like North America

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tweaktown.com
07/11/2020
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GameRock OC 10G Review - TweakTown

The Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GameRock OC 10G is a highly distinctive, custom graphics card that delivers top-tier, flagship gaming performance capable of beating NVIDIA's own Founders Edition. Built on the 8nm Ampere architecture with 10GB of ultra-fast GDDR6X memory, this card excels in 4K resolution environments and easily handles intensive ray-tracing workloads. Out of the box, it...Read more

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eteknix.com
27/10/2020
Palit RTX 3080 GameRock Graphics Card Review TweakTown +2

The Palit RTX 3080 GameRock graphics card, uniquely nicknamed "The Dazzling Angel," targets enthusiast gamers looking to maximize their system's ARGB lighting environment. Physically, it moves away from standard black or grey components by featuring an extensive, crystal-like bling design across its top shroud to amplify lighting illumination. Performance-wise, it remains a robust...Read more

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overclock3d.net
18/10/2020
Palit RTX 3080 and RTX 3090 GameRock OC Review - OC3D

The Palit RTX 3080 and RTX 3090 GameRock OC cards are lauded for their exceptional factory-overclocked performance and massive triple-slot coolers, which keep temperatures and noise levels low under load. These GPUs, especially the 3090, excel in 4K gaming and feature a robust build, including a passive-cooling backplate. However, the design is highly polarizing, featuring a...Read more

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