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Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GamingPro OC review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£430VRAM:10 GBMemory bus width:320 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):320 W

Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GamingPro OC Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 5 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GamingPro OC
7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 54% of models
Score components

40%

7.5

Technical score

25%

7.5

Reviews score

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

7.5

Sentiment score

▲Better than 54% of graphics cards
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 75% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

8.3

Price

▲Better than 75%
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 61% of models
Score components

44%

7.1

Performance

24%

6.9

Memory

12%

8.0

Power

11%

9.2

Features

5%

7.8

Design

4%

9.2

Connectivity

▲Better than 61%
7.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 64% of models

7.5

Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.7

Average grade

20%

8.1

Popularity

Grades by review (5)
3 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 64%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £430
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GamingPro OC

Based on 3 · 2

Reviewers like the fans and backplate, but complain about hot-running memory and underwhelming clock speeds.
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Criticised
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What owners say about the Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GamingPro OC

Based on 238 owners sharing their experience in online comments

68%positive13%mixed19%negative

Owners praise strong, lasting gaming performance, while limited VRAM, high power use, and heat cause the most frustration.

What owners dislike

  • Several owners say the card runs very hot and heats up small rooms, with some models hitting over 100 C in the VRM or hotspot without new pads or paste.7
  • Owners say 10GB of VRAM runs out in newer games at 1440p and 4K, causing stutters or forcing lower texture settings.4

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of graphics card Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GamingPro OC

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 61% of models
Score components:

44%

7.1

Performance

24%

6.9

Memory

12%

8.0

Power

11%

9.2

Features

5%

7.8

Design

4%

9.2

Connectivity

7.5
Reviews score
7.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
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 distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 75% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

8.3

Price

7.7
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
17,500 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 17,500 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 58.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.8% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
18,300 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 18,300 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 81.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
25,063 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 25,063 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 57.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
15,070 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 15,070 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 61.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.6% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
30.29 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 30.29 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is higher than that of 60.5% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
VRAM
10 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 10 GB of VRAM, which is less than 55.5% of graphics cards and equal to 1.3% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6X
This graphics card uses GDDR6X memory, which is newer than on 57.1% of graphics cards and equal to 22.4% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
320 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 320 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 86.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
760 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 760 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 80.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.8% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
19,000 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz, which is faster than that of 48.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.2% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 50.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 24.1% of graphics cards and equal to 75.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.8% of graphics cards and equal to 77.2% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.8% of graphics cards and equal to 79.2% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21.7% of graphics cards and equal to 76% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.3% of graphics cards and equal to 46.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
32.4 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 32.4 Gbps, which is faster than on 56.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.9% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
320 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 320 W, which is higher than that of 79.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 5.6% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
320 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 320 W under peak load, which is higher than 76.9% of graphics cards and equal to 5% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
750 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 750 W PSU, which is higher than that of 65.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 16.8% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
350 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 350 W, which is higher than that of 82.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.4% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
320 W
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What reviewers say
Size
294x 112x 60 mm
Length
294 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 294 mm long, which is longer than 54.4% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Height
112 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 112 mm tall, which is shorter than 76.6% of graphics cards and equal in height to 3.2% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2.7 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2.7 slot/s, which is wider than 65.9% of graphics cards and equal in width to 2.2% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,185 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,185 g, which is heavier than 59.3% of Graphics cards.
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Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GamingPro OC vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryFeaturesConnectivityPowerDesign
  • 128 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (320 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    320 bit vs 192 bit
  • 69.6% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (68 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    68 vs 40
  • 28 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (68 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    68 vs 40
  • 32 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    96 vs 64
  • 88 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (272 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    272 vs 184
  • 128 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (272 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    272 vs 144
  • 2x higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (18,300 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    18,300 points vs 9,148 points
  • 28 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (68 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    68 vs 40
  • 28 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (68 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    68 vs 40
  • 32 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    96 vs 64
  • 88 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (272 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    272 vs 184
  • 128 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (272 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    272 vs 144
  • 2x higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (18,300 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    18,300 points vs 9,148 points
  • 25.2% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (473.3 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    473.3 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 34% higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (30.3 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    30.29 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 3.52x higher BF16 performance
    This graphics card has a higher BF16 performance than the average graphics card (124.7 TFLOPS vs 35.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has BF16 performance of 35.48 TFLOPS.
    124.72 TFLOPS vs 35.48 TFLOPS
  • 128 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (320 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    320 bit vs 192 bit
  • 69.6% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card 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
  • Supports LHR limiting
    This graphics card supports an LHR limiter, while the average graphics card does not. 7.5% of Graphics cards support one.
  • 13 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (112 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    112 mm vs 125 mm
  • 30.5% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,740 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,740 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • 60% larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    8 nm vs 5 nm
  • 25% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,440 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,440 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 48.8% higher TDP
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 32.1% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card 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.
    1,188 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 2 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (10 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    10 GB vs 12 GB
  • 30.5% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,740 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,740 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 25% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,440 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,440 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 3 years older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2020 vs 2023).
    September 2020
    2020 vs 2023
  • 32.1% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card 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.
    1,188 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 2 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (10 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    10 GB vs 12 GB
  • 79.2% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (5 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    5 MB vs 24 MB
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • 60% larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    8 nm vs 5 nm
  • 2.14x larger GPU die
    This graphics card has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (628 mm² vs 294 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 294 mm².
    628 mm² vs 294 mm²
  • Older FSR version
    This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (3 vs 3.1).
    3 vs 3.1
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 2.1a).
    2.1 vs 2.1a
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    This graphics card supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
    1 vs 3
  • Older NVDEC generation
    This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (5 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    5 vs 6
  • 48.8% higher TDP
    This graphics card 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
  • 59.1% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (350 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    350 W vs 220 W
  • 15.4% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card 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
  • 10 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (105 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    105 °C vs 95 °C
  • 12 °C higher idle temperature
    This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (49 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    49 °C vs 37 °C
  • 45.5% higher peak power draw
    This graphics card 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.
    320 W vs 220 W
  • 0.2 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.7 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2.7 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

4.0
PC Games Hardware
≈ estimated
13/10/2020
Hands-on review · cooling, noise and overclocking tests
Verdict
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GamingPro OC is not recommended: it is slower than the Founders Edition, with weak overclocking and no clear price advantage.
8.0
KitGuruTech
≈ estimated
08/10/2020
Hands-on review · cooling, noise and overclocking tests
Verdict
The Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GamingPro OC is a very solid card, though rivals are better; price and availability will decide if it's worth buying.
Not graded
Not graded
Brand video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.5
hothardware.com
✓ explicit
17/09/2020
Hands-on test · Triple-fan RGB card
Verdict
The Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GamingPro OC is a big, RGB-lit triple-fan card that stays silent at idle and suits gamers with roomy cases.
8.0
kitguru.net
✓ explicit
09/10/2020
Full review · Narrow triple-fan card
Verdict
The Palit RTX 3080 GamingPro OC is a narrow RTX 3080 with a support bracket, but it is almost 30 cm long and tears memory thermal pads on removal.
8.0
kitguru.net
✓ explicit
09/10/2020
Full review · Narrow triple-fan card
Verdict
The Palit RTX 3080 GamingPro OC is a narrow RTX 3080 with a support bracket, but it is almost 30 cm long and tears memory thermal pads on removal.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GamingPro OC

  • Impressive 4K and 1440p gaming performance with stable frame rates
  • Efficient cooling with peak temperatures typically hovering around 70°C
  • Sturdy build quality with a robust metal backplate
  • Relatively quiet operation, often matching the noise levels of the Founders Edition
  • Standard full-height design makes it compatible with many narrow cases
  • Usually priced close to MSRP, offering better value than some premium partner cards

What customers don't like about Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GamingPro OC

  • Limited overclocking headroom due to a lower power limit (350W) compared to other custom models
  • Gaming power consumption is high relative to the performance gains over reference cards
  • Proprietary ThunderMaster software can be buggy or less intuitive than competitors
  • Aesthetics are polarizing; some users find the 'bling' design tacky
  • Lack of dual BIOS functionality which is present in some similar-tier models

Verdict

The Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GamingPro OC is an Ampere-based graphics card featuring 8,704 CUDA cores and a factory-overclocked boost speed of 1,740 MHz. It is equipped with 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit interface, delivering 760 GB/s of bandwidth and a TGP of 320W. Key pros include its effective Triple TurboFan 3.0 cooling system that maintains stable temperatures around 70°C, 0-dB silent operation during light tasks, and a robust build with a metal 'Triple A' die-casting plate kit. However, it occupies a large 2.7-slot footprint and lacks some premium features found in high-end competitor models, such as dual-BIOS functionality or a full aluminum shroud.

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