NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080: Specs, Key Features & Rivals
- Most power-hungry in class
- Lowest base clock
The RTX 3080 is a card from NVIDIA in the upper-midrange graphics card class. Below, you’ll find its full specs and how it compares. The RTX 3080 has a claim to fame among the upper-midrange graphics cards we track: it Has the highest board power. Key rivals to keep in mind are RTX 3070 Ti, RTX 2080 and GTX 1080 Ti.
- VRAM10 GB
- Shader units8,704
- Boost clock1,710 MHz
- Memory bandwidth760 GB/s
- Total board power320 W
- Launch price (MSRP)$699
Key Specifications
GPU & Performance
| Architecture | Ampere |
|---|---|
| GPU die | GA102 |
| Process | Samsung 8N |
| Shader units | 8,704 |
| Ray tracing units | 68 |
| Base clock | 1,440 MHz |
| Boost clock | 1,710 MHz |
| FP32 computeTheoretical peak; AMD counts dual-issue, so compare within a brand only | 29.8 TFLOPS |
Memory
| VRAM | 10 GB |
|---|---|
| Memory type | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 320-bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 760 GB/s |
Features
| Upscaling | DLSS Super Resolution |
|---|---|
| Frame generation | No DLSS Frame Generation |
| PCIe interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
Power & Thermals
| Total board power | 320 W |
|---|---|
| Recommended PSU | 750 W |
| Power connector | 1x 12-pin |
Size & Connectivity
| Reference card length | 11.22 in |
|---|---|
| Slot width | 2 slots |
| Display outputs | 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1x HDMI 2.1 |
Price
| Launch price (MSRP) | $699 |
|---|
How It Stacks Up in the Upper-Midrange Graphics Card Class
Take the class average for shader units, add 49%, and you have roughly where the RTX 3080 sits. On fp32 compute, the RTX 3080 lands in the middle of the pack. Take the class average for vram, subtract 21%, and you’re close to where the RTX 3080 lands.
Compare RTX 3080 With Its Rivals
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the RTX 3080 released?
The RTX 3080 has an official release date of September 17, 2020.
What was the launch price of the RTX 3080?
Its launch price was $699, according to our data as of September 2020.
What does the RTX 3080 compete with?
The main alternatives to the RTX 3080 are RTX 3070 Ti, RTX 2080, GTX 1080 Ti and RTX 4070 Ti.