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ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£690VRAM:10 GBMemory bus width:320 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):320 W

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 13 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC

7.7/10

▲Better than 61% of graphics cards

7.5

▲Better than 54%

7.5

▲Better than 60%

8.6

★Better than 96%

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Not in any best-of list yet

6.9
Gaming
Gaming
6.9/ 10
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What it is
Measures floating-point compute power, dedicated VRAM capacity, ray-tracing hardware, and modern PCIe generation bandwidth.
When it matters
When you want to play demanding mobile games, 3D titles, or run graphics-intensive apps smoothly.
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45.0%
6.1
FP32 performance
25.0%
6.1
VRAM
20.0%
8.7
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
6.8
Video editing
Video editing
6.8/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates hardware AV1 encoding support, generous video memory, raw compute power, and fast interface throughput.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific video editing needs.
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35.0%
7.0
AV1 encode
30.0%
6.1
VRAM
20.0%
6.1
FP32 performance
15.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
6.6
1080p
1080p
6.6/ 10
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What it is
Assesses pure rasterization power and VRAM balance optimized for consistently high frame rates at 1080p resolution.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1080p needs.
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55.0%
6.1
FP32 performance
25.0%
6.1
VRAM
10.0%
8.7
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
6.6
1440p
1440p
6.6/ 10
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What it is
Measures compute throughput, sufficient VRAM buffer, and ray-tracing performance tailored for sharp 1440p gaming.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1440p needs.
Score distribution
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Score components
50.0%
6.1
FP32 performance
30.0%
6.1
VRAM
15.0%
8.7
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
6.8
4K
4K
6.8/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates ultra-high compute capability, heavy VRAM capacities, and advanced ray-tracing cores required for native 4K gaming.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 4k needs.
Score distribution
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Score components
40.0%
6.1
FP32 performance
35.0%
6.1
VRAM
20.0%
8.7
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version

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What reviewers say about the ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC

Based on 6 · 7

Reviewers like its design and finish, but are split on fan noise, gaming performance and overclocking, and dislike its power draw.

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What owners say about the ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity 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 like

Owners with a 3080 report it still runs modern games well at 1440p and often at 4K with DLSS, and many skip upgrades because of current GPU prices.16
Many owners say their card stays cool under heavy gaming, with core temperatures typically in the 60s to low 70s Celsius. Some undervolt or repaste to lower temperatures further.15
Owners say the 3080 plays most games at 4K with medium to high settings, often hitting 60 fps or more with DLSS and a few tweaks.11
Owners say the 3080 runs modern games smoothly at 1440p, often at high or ultra settings with 70 to 90 fps in demanding titles.11
Owners with aftermarket models report stable overclocks, often around 2000 to 2145 MHz core clocks, with temperatures staying manageable.8
Owners who upgraded from a 1070 Ti, 1080 Ti, or 2080 Ti report large speed gains, often 35 to 85 percent faster than their old card.6

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 ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC

7.7

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Performance

7.0

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PassMark (G3D) result

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Memory

6.9

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VRAM

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Features

9.2

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PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Connectivity

9.2

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Power

8.0

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PCIe power spec

320 W

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Design

7.3

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Size

317.8x 120.7x 58 mm

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ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC vs the average graphics card

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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
69.7% higher memory bandwidth
This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (760.3 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
760.3 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
19.4% higher review score
Reviews score
8.6/ 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.
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★ Better than 96% of models
80%
8.5
Average grade
20%
8.7
Popularity
Grades by review (13)
6 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 7 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.
8.6 vs 7.2

19.4% higher review score
Reviews score
8.6/ 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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★ Better than 96% of models
80%
8.5
Average grade
20%
8.7
Popularity
Grades by review (13)
6 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 7 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.
8.6 vs 7.2

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
24.1% higher texture rate
This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (469.2 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
469.2 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
6.77x higher BF16 performance
This graphics card has a higher BF16 performance than the average graphics card (240.2 TFLOPS vs 35.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has BF16 performance of 35.48 TFLOPS.
240.2 TFLOPS vs 35.48 TFLOPS
32.9% higher FP32 performance
This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (30 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
30.03 TFLOPS vs 22.6 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
69.7% higher memory bandwidth
This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (760.3 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
760.3 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.

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31.1% lower boost clock speed
This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,725 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
1,725 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

32.7% more expensive
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC is more expensive than the average graphics card (£690 vs £520).
£690 vs £520

31.1% lower boost clock speed
This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,725 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
1,725 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 (1 vs 3.1).
1 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
More basic codec support
This graphics card encodes more basic formats than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
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
52.7% higher board power limit
This graphics card 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.
336 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
15 °C lower thermal ceiling
This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
110 °C vs 95 °C
13 °C higher idle temperature
This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (50 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
50 °C vs 37 °C
2.08x higher idle power draw
This graphics card has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (25 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
25 W vs 12 W
6 °C higher load temperature
This graphics card 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.
73 °C vs 67 °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

35.6 mm longer card length
This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (317.8 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
317.8 mm vs 282.2 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0

GGZII

≈ estimated

08/12/2020

User review · gaming, temperatures and fan noise

Verdict

The ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC runs 1440p games at 144 fps and is hard to fault at a reasonable price.

9.0

Rorouni Kenra

≈ estimated

24/11/2020

Hands-on test · 10 games at ultrawide 1440p

Verdict

The ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC performs well at high settings on ultrawide 1440p, though an older CPU causes some bottlenecking.

8.0

Tech YES City

≈ estimated

20/10/2020

Hands-on review · benchmarks vs ASUS TUF

Verdict

The ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC is a solid buy if it's in stock at the right price, though the ASUS TUF comes out ahead.

6.0

eTeknix

≈ estimated

21/09/2020

Hands-on review · benchmarks and comparison with other cards

Verdict

The ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC is well built but trails rivals on power and temperatures, and leaves the price question to viewers.

9.0

Tech Critter

≈ estimated

17/09/2020

First impressions · 3DMark and game benchmarks

Verdict

The ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC is a big step up from the RTX 2080 Ti and worth buying if the budget allows.

Overview video

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

10

techpowerup.com

✓ explicit

17/09/2020

Zotac GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity Review - TechPowerUp

Review · Low-noise card

Verdict

The Zotac RTX 3080 Trinity is a low-noise card that runs at NVIDIA reference speeds, with fans that stop at idle and decent overclocking room.

10

connect-living.de

✓ explicit

29/09/2020

Zotac Geforce RTX 3080 Trinity Review - connect-living

Benchmark test · High-end card

Verdict

The Zotac RTX 3080 Trinity is a cool, quiet card for 4K gaming, though its 320W draw may call for a stronger power supply.

8.0

overclocking.com

✓ explicit

29/01/2021

Review: ZOTAC RTX 3080 Trinity

Hands-on test · Triple-fan card

Verdict

The Zotac RTX 3080 Trinity is a well-finished triple-fan card whose fans stop below 60°C, though it is heavy at 1340 g.

9.6

geeknetic.es

✓ explicit

17/09/2020

Zotac GAMING GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity Review - Geeknetic

Review · Custom design

Verdict

The Zotac RTX 3080 Trinity is a long, sturdy card whose fans switch off at low temperatures, though its look is plainer than the Founders Edition.

9.0

kotaworld.it

≈ estimated

22/10/2020

ZOTAC RTX 3080 TRINITY OC review

Hands-on review · Quiet RGB card

Verdict

The Zotac RTX 3080 Trinity OC is a stable, very quiet card at idle, but it needs strong case airflow and an 800-850W power supply.

10

nexthardware.com

✓ explicit

22/09/2020

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity | 14. Overclocking | Review

Overclock test · 3DMark results

Verdict

The Zotac RTX 3080 Trinity reaches about 1950MHz when overclocked, gaining 4-6% in 3DMark, though results vary from chip to chip.

Third-party reviews

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 don't like 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.

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.

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