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  • Avg. price: ~£690
  • VRAM: 10 GB
  • Memory bus width: 320 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 320 W

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

6.9

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%

9.1

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%

6.7

Performance

24.0%

6.1

Memory

12.0%

5.0

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.0

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.7

Design

4.0%

8.5

Connectivity & Media

Good
9.1

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%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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  • 6.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    6.0

    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%

    6.0

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.8
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    6.0

    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%

    6.0

    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%

    6.0

    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 Zotac GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC is a high-performance graphics card built on the NVIDIA Ampere architecture, featuring 8,704 CUDA cores and a factory-overclocked boost clock of 1,725 MHz. It is equipped with 10GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, offering a memory bandwidth of 760 GB/s and a 19 Gbps memory speed. Key characteristics include the triple-fan IceStorm 2.0 cooling system, SPECTRA 2.0 RGB lighting, and a durable die-cast metal backplate. Main pros include exceptional 4K gaming performance, an excellent 5-year warranty upon registration, and a relatively compact height for a triple-fan card. However, cons include a conservative power limit that restricts significant overclocking and slightly higher operating noise levels compared to some premium competitors.

Technical Specifications of ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC

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%

6.7

Performance

24.0%

6.1

Memory

12.0%

5.0

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.0

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.7

Design

4.0%

8.5

Connectivity & Media

6.6
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC has a technical score of 6.65 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%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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9.1
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC has a user score of 9.14 points, which is higher than that of 79.7% 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.
10
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 77.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

6.9

Overall score

40.0%

6.9

Price

6.9
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.9 points, which is higher than 54.4% 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

30.03 TFLOPS
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC delivers 30.03 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 57.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% 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
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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

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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
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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

32.4 Gbps
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC supports DisplayPort link rates up to 32.4 Gbps, which is faster than on 58.3% of graphics cards and equal to 24% 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
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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

336 W
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC has a board power limit of 336 W, which is higher than that of 81.2% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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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

317.8 x 120.7 x 58 mm
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC measures 317.8x120.7 x 58 mm, which is more compact than 89.4% of graphics cards.
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

317.8 mm
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC is 317.8 mm long, which is longer than 72.1% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.1% 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

120.7 mm
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC is 120.7 mm tall, which is shorter than 64.6% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.1% 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

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ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC vs the average graphics card

  • 69.6% higher memory bandwidth
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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

    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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

    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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

    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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

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

    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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

    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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
  • 80 more AI cores
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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

    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC has more AI cores than the average graphics card (272 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.272 vs 192
  • 24.5% higher texture rate
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (469.2 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

    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (469.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.469.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 28 more compute units
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 88 more TMUs
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC has more TMUs than the average graphics card (272 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 80 more AI cores
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC has more AI cores than the average graphics card (272 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 24.5% higher texture rate
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (469.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 31.4% higher FP32 performance
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (30 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 69.6% higher memory bandwidth
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (6.9 vs 6.8).
  • 6.3 mm lower card height
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC is shorter than the average graphics card (120.7 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.

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Memory
Platform & Features
Design
  • 31% lower boost clock speed
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,725 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 25% lower base clock speed
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,020 vs 2,023).
  • 2.06x larger GPU die
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • No AV1 encoding
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 48.8% higher TDP
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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.
  • 52.7% higher board power limit
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (336 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 12 °C higher idle temperature
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (50 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
  • 6 °C higher load temperature
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (73 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • 45.5% higher peak power draw
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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.
  • 32.43 mm longer card length
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC is longer than the average graphics card (317.8 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 31% lower boost clock speed
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,725 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,725 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1725 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 60% larger process node
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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

    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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

    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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

    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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

    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 32.1% slower VRAM clock
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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

    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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

    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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
    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC 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

    ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,020 vs 2,023).2,020 vs 2,023
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What customers like about ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC?

  • Competitive pricing, often more affordable than higher-tier AIB competitors like ASUS or MSI.
  • Efficient and quiet IceStorm 2.0 cooling system that maintains stable temperatures under load.
  • Solid 4K gaming performance and excellent real-time ray tracing capabilities.
  • Attractive physical design featuring SPECTRA 2.0 RGB lighting and a metal backplate.
  • Effective 'Freeze Fan Stop' technology that shuts fans down during idle or low-load tasks for silent operation.

What customers dislike about ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC?

  • Strict power limits that significantly restrict overclocking headroom compared to other brands.
  • The proprietary FireStorm software is frequently reported as buggy, difficult to install, or prone to breaking RGB settings.
  • Performance is slightly lower (roughly 1–2%) than the NVIDIA Founders Edition and other high-end factory-overclocked models.
  • Reports of minor coil whine and occasional fan shroud vibrations at specific high speeds.
  • Concerns regarding build quality consistency, including reported cases of hardware instability or failure.

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gbatemp.net
27/04/2021
Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity Review (Hardware) - GBAtemp

The Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity, as reviewed on GBAtemp, is a capable GPU that delivers stable 4K, 60 FPS gaming at maximum settings, particularly when leveraging Nvidia's DLSS and ray tracing in demanding titles. The card also features the Spectra 2.0 RGB system and a 5-year warranty upon registration, providing significant value and aesthetic customization. However, the...Read more

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guru3d.com
02/10/2020
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity review - Guru3D

The Guru3D review of the ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity highlights a customized, reference-clocked graphics card featuring an NVIDIA GA102 GPU with 8,704 shader cores and 10GB of GDDR6X memory. Designed to launch alongside NVIDIA's reference $699 MSRP, its primary pros include a highly capable and visually striking three-fan IceStorm 2.0 cooler, which successfully maintains safe...Read more

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tech-critter.com
17/09/2020
Review - ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity - Tech Critter

The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity is a massive 2.5-slot graphics card that utilizes a triple-fan cooling system, nickel-plated heat pipes, and a stylized metal backplate with an RGB-lit logo. Built on NVIDIA's Ampere architecture, it features 8,704 CUDA cores and 10GB of GDDR6X memory. In terms of connectivity, ZOTAC opted for standard dual 8-pin PCIe power connectors...Read more

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tweaktown.com
21/09/2020
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity Review - TweakTown

The ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity is a custom graphics card built on NVIDIA’s Ampere architecture that delivers exceptional 4K and 1440p gaming performance at a stock retail price of $700. Featuring a massive triple-slot, triple-fan IceStorm 2.0 cooling system, this card successfully addresses the high thermal outputs of the GA102 GPU. It operates significantly quieter and runs 7°C...Read more

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techpowerup.com
17/09/2020
Zotac GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity Review - TechPowerUp

The TechPowerUp review of the Zotac GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity highlights the card as a strong 4K gaming option featuring the IceStorm 2.0 cooler, which delivers significantly quieter and cooler operation—roughly 32 dBA under load—compared to the Founders Edition, along with an idle fan-stop feature, robust backplate, and extensive warranty. Despite these advantages, the review notes...Read more

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eteknix.com
21/09/2020
ZOTAC GAMING RTX 3080 Trinity Graphics Card Review - eTeknix

The ZOTAC GAMING RTX 3080 Trinity graphics card serves as Zotac’s MSRP entry, aligning closely with Nvidia’s Founders Edition in both baseline specifications and pricing while aiming to deliver enhanced consumer value. Built on the NVIDIA Ampere architecture, this graphics card features 2nd Generation Ray Tracing Cores, 3rd Generation Tensor Cores, and superfast GDDR6X memory to...Read more

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overclocking.com
29/01/2021
Test : ZOTAC RTX 3080 Trinity

The Overclocking.com review examines the ZOTAC RTX 3080 Trinity, a custom-design graphics card priced at 819.95 euros at retail outlets like LDLC. The review details that this base Trinity model operates at the exact same stock frequencies as the NVIDIA Founders Edition model, serving as a baseline entry point into the Ampere architecture lineup. The site evaluates its performance...Read more

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