Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080

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Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080
We're very pleased with what the GeForce RTX 3080 delivers at the $700 price point, and it’s a hell of a lot better than what we got last generation. I personally would have not bought an RTX 2080, but I would buy an RTX 3080.
– As reviewed by TechSpot on Sep 2020
Ampere
Architecture
High-end
Product Tier
8704
Shader Cores
96
ROPs
272
TMUs
68
RT Cores
10 GB
Memory
GDDR6X
Memory Type
760 GB/s
Bandwidth
320 W
TDP
GPU Snapshot
Release date:Sep 17, 2020Price at Launch:$699
Type:DesktopArchitecture:Ampere
Generation:RTX 30 seriesProduct Tier:High-end
VRAM Capacity:10 GBTotal Board Power:320 W
Core Configuration
Shader Cores:8704TMUs:272
ROPs:96L2 Cache:5 MB
Memory
VRAM Capacity:10 GBMemory Type:GDDR6X
Memory Speed:19 GbpsMemory Bus:320-bit
Bandwidth:760 GB/s
Graphics Processing
Base Clock:1.44 GHzBoost Clock:1.71 GHz
FP32 Throughput:29.77 TFLOPsRay Tracing:Yes
Ray Tracing Cores:68Process Size:8nm
Process Name:Samsung 8NDie Size:628 mm²
Power & Connectivity
Total Board Power:320 WPower Connectors:2x 8-pin (or 12-pin FE)
Bus Interface:PCIe 4.0 x16HDMI Support:HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort Support:DP 1.4aDSC:1.2a
Max Displays:4
Media & Software Support
DirectX Support:12 UltimateShader Model:6.6
Vulkan Version:1.2OpenGL Version:4.6
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Reviews and Ratings

90

Average Score

Based on 14 reviews

8.6

User Score

Based on 258 reviews

Reviewers Liked

  • Powerful enough for ray tracing and 4K gaming
  • Far cheaper than RTX 2080 Ti
  • Gorgeous, innovative cooler design
  • Future proof with HDMI 2.1, AV1 encoding, PCIe 4.0, 8K/30fps capture
  • Includes 2x 8-pin converter to new 12-pin power
  • 2nd gen hardware accelerated RayTracing
  • DLSS improved
  • New GeForce Features: Reflex, Broadcast, G-SYNC 360, RTX-IO

Reviewers Didn't Like

  • Can get loud under load
  • 12-pin power adapter is ugly
  • Very power-hungry
  • No USB-C in Founders Edition
  • 10GB of VRAM capacity may not be enough for 4K long-term
  • Runs in power limit all the time
90

We're very pleased with what the GeForce RTX 3080 delivers at the $700 price point, and it’s a hell of a lot better than what we got last generation. I personally would have not bought an RTX 2080, but I would buy an RTX 3080.

By TechSpot on
90

It is hard to be anything but highly impressed with Nvidia’s RTX 3080. This graphics card sets a new standard for 4K gaming, and does so while significantly improving on the RTX 20-series in terms of value.

By KitGuru on
90

I think NVIDIA has made tremendous strides with Ampere and continues to grow what Turing started with the RTX series. Not only does the RTX 3080 bring a giant leap for 4K and competitive gaming, but it is also accomplished this without forgetting the importance of having a price that is still affordable for those gaming enthusiasts. This is just the tip of the iceberg, and with future Ampere installments, it is only to get better over time.

By OverclockersClub on
90

At $699 the GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition video card offers gamers a lot of gaming performance and features that will improve the gameplay experience. At the end of the day the gameplay experience is most important, and the GeForce RTX 3080 FE has the ability to transform that gameplay experience with features like Ray Tracing and DLSS.

By The FPS Review on
89

The RTX 3080 is a huge performance jump from NVIDIA’s previous RTX cards, especially when it comes to 4K gaming with ray tracing. The new Ampere architecture is vastly more efficient, and you’ll benefit from better cooling with the Founder’s Edition card too.

By Engadget on
90

The GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a staggering performance upgrade over its predecessor. It lets you play at 1440p and 4K resolution without compromises, even with ray tracing and DLSS enabled. It takes a lot of power, though. Nvidia's Founders Edition model looks sleek and has a radical cooler, but it offers limited repairability and puts its 12-pin power adapter in an ugly place.

By PCWorld on
90

With the RTX 3080 we finally have a graphics card that redefines the $699 performance level in a way that eclipses even the GTX 1080 Ti. It’s an exciting time to be an enthusiast, and I can’t wait to get my hands on the RTX 3070 – and (fingers crossed) the RTX 3090 as well.

By PCPer on
90

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 is the first GPU that’s truly capable of 4K ray tracing with a respectable performance, and is therefore a must-have purchase for any hardcore gamer looking for top-notch performance.

By TrustedReviews on
80

If you’re interested in making the jump to 1440p instead of 4K, then the RTX 3080 will give you so much headroom I don’t think you’ll need to upgrade your PC for years. On the 4K side, you’ll be upgrading to a card that provides solid frame rates with all of the settings maxed out without putting a hole in your wallet. 4K PC gaming is here, and it’s finally a lot more affordable.

By The Verge on
90

The RTX 3080 FE is RTX 2080 Ti besting performance for the price of an RTX 2080 Super, and why you haven't already left to buy one, we don't know. You owe it to yourself. If the graphics card is outside of your price range, we know for a fact that cheaper Ampere cards are on the horizon.

By Overclock3D on
90

With the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, we’ve witnessed not only a jump in performance year-to-year, but a significant positive jump for NVIDIA to a new era in industrial design. If you’ve been waiting for what seems like forever to upgrade your graphics card, now’s the time. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is well worth the price you’ll pay for it, right out the gate.

By SlashGear on
100

NVIDIA hits a gigantic home run with its GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition. This is the card that we've all been waiting for... just buy it!

By TweakTown on
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