3080 with lcd display brands

AORUS - the premium gaming brand from GIGABYTE had launched a completely new series of RTX 30 graphics cards, including RTX 3090 Xtreme, RTX 3090 Master, RTX 3080 Xtreme, and RTX 3080 Master.

Besides excellent cooling and superior performance, LCD Edge View is another spotlight of AORUS RTX 30 series graphics cards. LCD Edge View is a small LCD located on the top of the graphics card. What could users do with this small LCD? Let’s find it out.

LCD Edge View is a LCD located on the graphics card, you can use it todisplay GPU info including temperature, usage, clock speed, fan speed, VRAM usage, VRAM clock and total card power. All this information can be shown one by one or just certain ones on the LCD.

Besides that, there are three different displaying styles available and users could choose their ideal one. However, not just GPU info but FPS (Frame Per Second) in the game or other application could be displayed through LCD Edge View.

The LCD Edge View can also show customized content including text, pictures or even short GIF animations.Users could input the preferred text to the LCD, also set the font size, bold or italic. It also supports multi-language so users could input whatever type of text they want.

About the picture, LCD Edge View allows users to upload a JPEG file to it and AORUS RGB Fusion software will let users choose which region of the picture should be shown. The support of short GIF animations is the most interesting part.

Users can upload a short animation in terms of GIF to be shown on the LCD so they can easily build up a graphics card with their own style. All of the customizations above can be done via AORUS RGB Fusion software.

There’s something more interesting with LCD Edge View: The little CHIBI.CHIBI is a little falcon digitally living in the LCD Edge View and will grow up as more time users spend with their graphics card. Users could always check their little CHIBI through the LCD Edge View and watch it eat, sleep or fly around, which is quite interactive and interesting.

In conclusion, LCD Edge View can display a series of useful GPU information, customized text, pictures, and animations, allowing users to build up the graphics card with their own style. Users can also have more interaction with their card via the little CHIBI, the exclusive little digital falcon living inside the LCD Edge View, which brings more fun while playing with the graphics card.

Pros: It runs cool, quiet, and fast. The three 8-pin power connectors provide lots of juice directly from the PSU. Out of the box, it reaches a max core boost clock of 2085 with no overclocking. Setting the fans manually to ~75% keeps it very cool (60c or below) and the fans are barely audible. It"s worth noting that for a card this large, it doesn"t sag as much as you may expect. The RGB accents are nice once you get them to your liking.

There is plenty of headroom to save power draw and heat with undervolting. My card runs at 1950MHz undervolted to 0.90v, dropping power draw from ~360 watts at stock to ~285 watts. This greatly dropped system temps with minimal impact on performance.

Shout out to Newegg for selling new GPUs only as combos with motherboards, memory, power supplies, etc. Your sales ethics are also a major con. This makes it such a hassle to buy and have to deal with the headache of returning the other part of the combo. There has to be a better way to do this.

Overall Review: At the end of the day, it"s an RTX 3080. Beggars can"t be choosers, but even so, this is not a bad card at all. It"s just that it"s a tad bulky. But that bulk is what helps achieve better thermals with lower fan noise. Unfortunately, the bulk also makes space for the pointless LCD screen that adds to the cost... an LCD screen that can only be controlled by the terrible software that Gigabyte can"t write properly.

The all-new NVIDIA Ampere architecture delivers the ultimate play, featuring advanced 2nd generation Ray Tracing Cores and 3rd generation Tensor Cores with greater throughput.

Experience today’s biggest blockbusters like never before with the visual fidelity of real-time ray tracing and the ultimate performance of AI-powered DLSS.

NVIDIA DLSS is groundbreaking AI rendering that boosts frame rates with uncompromised image quality using the dedicated AI processing Tensor Cores on GeForce RTX. This gives you the performance headroom to crank up settings and resolutions for an incredible visual experience. The AI revolution has come to gaming.

Take your creative projects to a new level with GeForce RTX 30 Series GPUs. Delivering AI-acceleration in top creative apps. Backed by the NVIDIA Studio platform of dedicated drivers and exclusive tools. And built to perform in record time. Whether you’re rendering complex 3D scenes, editing 8K video, or livestreaming with the best encoding and image quality, GeForce RTX GPUs give you the performance to create your best.

Steal the show with incredible graphics and smooth, stutter-free live streaming. Next-generation hardware encoding and decoding combine to show off all your best moments in exquisite detail. And the all-new NVIDIA Broadcast app gives you powerful AI capabilities to improve audio and video quality with effects like virtual background, webcam auto frame, and microphone noise removal. So you can give your audience your best—every time.

Developers can now add even more amazing graphics effects to Microsoft Windows-based PC games. GeForce RTX graphics cards deliver advanced DX12 features like ray tracing and variable rate shading, bringing games to life with ultra-realistic visual effects and faster frame rates.

In the AORUS dimension, everything is constructed digitally. The lighting and patterns are mapped onto the products with an efficient, free flowing style.

The MAX-Covered cooling features two 115mm and one 100mm unique blade stack fans with wind claw design and alternate spinning, so the air pressure can completely cover the heatsink.

With direct contact to the GPU and VRAM, the large vapor chamber combines the composite heat pipes to efficiently transfer heat generated from the interior cores to the heat sink.

The LCD monitor not only display graphics card information, but also various favorite texts, pictures and GIFs. You can also adjust lighting effects via RGB FUSION 2.0 software.

Excellent circuit design with the top-grade materials, not only maximizes the excellence of the GPU, but also maintains stable and long-life operation.

We want you to experience the best service you have ever had. This is why, on top of our standard 3-year warranty, we would like to offer you an additional 1 year of protection to your graphics card free of charge. You can enjoy a 4-year warranty by registering on the website within 30 days of purchase.

* Product specifications and product appearance may differ from country to country. We recommend that you check with your local dealers for the specifications and appearance of the products available in your country. Colors of products may not be perfectly accurate due to variations caused by photographic variables and monitor settings so it may vary from images shown on this site. Although we endeavor to present the most accurate and comprehensive information at the time of publication, we reserve the right to make changes without prior notice.

* GIGABYTE graphics cards, except those labeled “Mining Series”, are intended only for use with desktop PCs. Other types of use, such as blockchain computing or cryptocurrency mining, will render the product warranty void.

Q3 is almost finished and we are slowly but surely moving to Q4. Still, graphics card prices continue to fall. We have seen RTX 3090 Ti selling for MSRP, but for the high-end graphics card, I think the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is still the best. Although, some of the best RTX 3080 (non-Ti) are not bad either. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is a cheaper version of the RTX 3090. It is also said to be a better buy than the RTX 3090, especially if you don’t need 24GB of VRAM. So, if you are in the market wondering which RTX 3080 Ti you should get, we listed here some of the best RTX 3080 Ti graphics cards in the market.

UPDATE: Note that as of September 17, 2022, EVGA has announced that they will no longer work with NVIDIA, ending the partnership immediately. They will continue to support and sell the RTX 30 series cards until all their stocks are sold. EVGA will also keep parts on hand for replacement and warranty purposes. Once all are consumed, they are finished with the graphics card business.

All GeForce RTX 3080 Ti graphics cards in the market are powered with the same 8nm GA102 GPU based on the Ampere architecture. It has 10240 CUDA cores, 320 TMUs, 112 ROPs, and 12GB of GDDR6X memory running on a 384-bit memory interface. These are all common to all RTX 3080 Ti graphics cards.

The main difference lies in the cooler design and PCB design. Some AIB advertises or highlights the boost clock speed of their graphics card. But at the end of the day, all of them will boost higher thanks to NVIDIA Boost technology. The graphics card only needs sufficient power and enough cooling to keep the GPU’s temperature at bay. With the conditions met, the GPU will eventually boost higher.

Below is a summary of all the graphics cards mentioned in this list. It is in alphabetical order. Later in the article, I’ll be categorizing them according to their (unique) features. I’ll also show you some performance numbers and answer some frequently asked questions regarding the RTX 3080 Ti GPU.

To give you an idea of how fast the RTX 3080 Ti is, here are some performance benchmarks at 4K resolution with maximum or ultra graphics preset. Note that some RTX 3080 Ti will perform slightly faster than others, and some will slightly be slower. GPU cooling, power, and silicon lottery are also at play. But at the end of the day, all of the RTX 3080 Ti cards will perform within the same performance range. Most of the time, the difference is minimal and negligible. NVIDIA controls how these GPUs perform.

From the list, the Asus ROG Strix LC and EVGA XC3 Ultra Hybrid, definitely, have the better cooling solution. The GPU is liquid-cooled, while the other components are air-cooled. Unfortunately, they are costly compared to air-cooled RTX 3080 Ti. The good news is, most RTX 3080 Ti with a tri-fan cooling system will offer anywhere from sufficient to excellent cooling performance.

Out of the box, the Asus ROG Strix LC RTX 3080 Ti, EVGA RTX 3080 Ti FTW3 and MSI RTX 3080 Ti SUPRIM X have the higher or faster boost clock speed. They come with a factory overclock settings. But like I mentioned earlier if the graphics card has enough power and the GPU is sufficiently cooled, it will eventually boost higher. My MSI Suprim X can achieve around ~2,000MHz(+/-) without additional tweaking or manual overclocking.

Yes and no. It depends on how you define “worth”. Some people are okay to spend more on the design, looks, and aesthetics. But even the liquid-cooled RTX 3080 Ti will not perform significantly better compared to the air-cooled RTX 3080 Ti. For sure it will have an advantage since it has a better cooling solution. But is it worth it for you?

Generally speaking, you can pair the RTX 3080 Ti with any CPU. But if you are using a slower or entry-level CPU, its performance may be poor. So, since you are willing to spend thousands of dollars for an RTX 3080 Ti, it would only be wise to not skimp on the CPU.

No, definitely no! Just like what we have experienced on our RTX 3080 review, the GPU is being bottlenecked by the 1080p resolution. There’s some performance left on the table and it is simply not designed for lower resolutions.

EVGA’s RTX 3080 Ti FTW3 Ultra Gaming is another beast of a graphics card. It offers a higher factory overclock setting and a thick and substantial aluminum heatsink to cool the GPU and VRAM. The heatsink is cooled by three fans and there is RGB lighting on the front-side portion.

Aside from the EVGA FTW3 Ultra graphics cards, Asus’ ROG Strix series is also a popular graphics card. And the Asus ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti OC Edition is no slouch in terms of being one of the best 3080 Ti card in the market. It has a 2.9-slot design, with three Axial-tech fan design, nice-looking RGB lighting, and its aesthetics is simple a headturner. It also feels premium on hand and its cooling solution is quite effective.

Just like the EVGA FTW3, the MSI RTX 3080 Ti SUPRIM X is also a beast of a graphics card. It also requires three 8-pin power connectors and features a 20-phase power design. There’s a switch near the power connector that toggles between “silent” and “gaming” mode. Finally, it has some RGB lighting and this card feels heavy and premium on hand as well.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Founders Edition is one of the best RTX 3080 Ti in the market. Not only that it comes with the base price, but it’s also professional-looking, sleek, and clean. The flow-through design is excellent at cooling the GPU and other components. As expected from a Founders Edition, it does feel premium on hand.

This is definitely the “thiccest” RTX 3080 Ti on this list. The Aorus RTX 3080 Ti Master has three fans, with the middle one spinning in the opposite direction. It also has RGB lighting, but the unique feature of the RTX 3080 Ti Master are its dual BIOS, six output ports, and the (mini) LCD display on the rear-end front-side portion. Aside from displaying the GPU temperature, users can upload GIF and customize what will be displayed on the screen.

Below are more RTX 3080 Ti graphics cards that are not as premium as the cards mentioned above, but are generally cheaper and good options as well. These three features tri-fan cooling solution and they do perform as expected. The Gigabyte Vision is the only different card here since it has an all-white color scheme. Just choose which one do you prefer more when it comes to aesthetics.

Understandably, not all of us are a fan of RGB lighting. Some users don’t like RGB lighting or any kind of lighting at all. While you can disable the RGB lighting on the graphics card mentioned above, here are three RTX 3080 Ti that doesn’t have RGB lighting. The only exception is with the Asus TUF RTX 3080 Ti since the TUF logo on the rear end has a small RBG lighting. Nevertheless, all of these cards feature an all-black color scheme.

For those who don’t mind spending more, money no object, and simply want the coolest and best performing RTX 3080 Ti, these two liquid-cooled RTX 3080 Ti would be your option.

The Asus ROG Strix LC RTX 3080 Ti OC features a hybrid cooling solution. Its GPU is cooled by a 240mm radiator and the tube connecting the radiator and GPU copper plate is 560mm long. It also has RGB lighting on the fans and on the graphics card itself. In addition to the liquid cooling, there’s a blower-type fan that cools the aluminum heatsink that is in contact with the VRM and other components.

EVGA’s RTX 3080 Ti XC3 Ultra Hybrid is somewhat similar to Asus’ ROG Strix LC. But the XC3 Ultra Hybrid doesn’t have a head-turner RGB lighting. Only the logo on its side and at the back have RGB lighting. It generally has an all-black aesthetic, including the two 120mm fans cooling the radiator.

And unlike Asus’ liquid-cooled RTX 3080 Ti, the EVGA RTX 3080 Ti XC3 Ultra Hybrid occupies only two PCI slots and requires only two 8-pin PCIe power connectors.

There you have it, which do you think is the best RTX 3080 Ti graphics card for your use case? If you think the RTX 3080 Ti is too expensive and out of your budget, perhaps you may be interested in checking out some of the best RTX 3080 graphics cards instead. On the other hand, AMD’s flagship Radeon RX 6900 XT is also a 4K-capable graphics card, not to mention it is cheaper than the RTX 3080 Ti. Check out some of the best RX 6900 XT cards here.

I am adding ane extra page with some photos of the product activated. on the first page of this review, you have already seen the LCD screen in action. It"s gorgeous really, nice, bright and it really brings a subtly finishing touch towards the VULCAN. It might not be something new (the inclusion of an LCD screen) but this by far is the best implementation I have seen to date from any brand.

The LCD screen will light up once you start the PC, with a default animation. You do need to run the iGame center software for the monitoring data to kick in, but enable it at startup, clock it away and the screen will keep firing of data at you.

1 - Up to 4k 12-bit HDR at 240Hz with DP1.4a+DSC. Up to 8k 12-bit HDR at 60Hz with DP 1.4a+DSC or HDMI2.1+DSC. With dual DP1.4a+DSC, up to 8K HDR at 120Hz

4 - Requirement is made based on PC configured with an Intel Core i9-10900K processor. A lower power rating may work depending on system configuration.

Note: The above specifications represent this GPU as incorporated into NVIDIA"s Founders Edition or reference graphics card design. Clock specifications apply while gaming with medium to full GPU utilization. Graphics card specifications may vary by add-in-card manufacturer. Please refer to the add-in-card manufacturers" website for actual shipping specifications.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti was released to give gamers the levels of performance the beastly RTX 3090 brings but at a lower cost. Both this card and its younger brother the RTX 3080 are based on the ground-breaking Ampere architecture—featuring third-generation tensor cores and enhanced RT cores.

This GPU slots into NVIDIA’s RTX 3000 series line-up as an upgraded RTX 3080—with the card just lacking the insane VRAM capacities of the RTX 3090 when compared side-by-side. The stock card can deliver around 1.5x the performance of last gen’s RTX 2080 Ti and at a similar MSRP.

MORE FROM THIS SERIES1. Best RTX 3090 Graphics Card2. Best RTX 3080 Ti Graphics Card3. Best RTX 3080 Graphics Card4. Best RTX 3070 Ti Graphics Card5. Best RTX 3070 Graphics Card6. Best RTX 3060 Ti Graphics Card7. Best RTX 3060 Graphics Card8. Best RX 6900 XT Graphics Card9. Best RX 6800 XT Graphics Card10. Best RX 6700 XT Graphics Card

*If you want to read our full overview on each of the RTX 3080 Ti graphics cards listed above, click on the “Read Review »” and you’ll be taken to our write-up on it.

Our pick for the best RTX 3080 Ti graphics card is the ASUS ROG Strix OC. This card is one of the best performing RTX 3080 Ti’s on the market—with a great combination of clock speed, cooling and graphics horsepower.

With a boost clock of 1845 MHz, this card truly lives up to its OC name. The ASUS ROG STRIX RTX 3080 Ti OC packs a monstrous 10240 CUDA Cores, and 12GB of GDDR6X VRAM.

Cooling this GPU is ASUS’s famous triple axial-tech fan design—configured for maximum air-cooling performance. ASUS has increased the surface area of this card with its 2.9-slot design to give even more thermal headroom. This is paired with a metal backplate for added protection and more cooling surface area.

So how does it perform? In the FP32 single-precision benchmark, the ASUS ROG STRIX RTX 3080 Ti OC delivers a theoretical performance of 37.78 TFLOPS. For context, this is on par with some overclocked 3090s and actually beats the reference Founders Edition NVIDIA RTX 3090. Wow!

The ASUS ROG STRIX RTX 3080 Ti OC is in many metrics the most powerful RTX 3080 Ti on the market. For those gamers wanting extreme performance, but don’t want to pay the extra few bucks for the RT 3090, the ASUS ROG STRIC OC is a tantalizing option.

Your first impression of this card will be its stunning boxy air cooler design—complete with addressable RGB lighting adorning the front façia. It’s called “MAX-Covered Cooling”, and it features two 115mm and one 100mm unique blade stack fans – with and alternate spinning for maximum cooling performance.

On the edge of the card, GIGABYTE has included an LCD monitor for graphics and display card information. Some may find LCDs on the side of GPUs a tad bit tacky, but it certainly can look cool when configured correctly.

Under the hood, this card is packing 10240 CUDA Cores and a graphics chip overclocked to 1830 MHz. As is standard with the RTX 3080 Ti, this card features 12GB of 384-bit GDDR6X VRAM.

In the FP32 single-precision benchmark, this card delivers a theoretical performance of 37.78 TFLOPS. Like the ROG STRIX, this is on par with some overclocked 3090s and actually beats the reference Founders Edition NVIDIA RTX 3090.

If you’re looking to save a few bucks, it’s worth looking at the ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Trinity OC. It’s worth noting that none of the RTX 3000 series graphics cards are going to be anywhere near its MRSP—but comparatively, ZOTAC’s cards are usually more affordable than other aftermarket graphics card manufacturers.

With a boost clock of 1695 MHz, and with a CUDA core count of 10240, you aren’t giving up that much performance. The ZOTAC Trinity OC is kitted out with an impressive triple-fan IceStorm 2.0 cooling configuration, along with Spectra 2.0 RGB lighting.

So how does this card perform? In the FP32 single-precision benchmark, the ZOTAC Trinity OC RTX 3080 Ti delivers a theoretical performance of 34.1 TFLOPS.

If you’re looking to save a few bucks but still need the memory and power of the RTX 3080 Ti chip, the ZOTAC Trinity OC is a fantastic choice. Or, if you want to save even more money, try checking out ZOTAC’s RTX 3080 or 3070 Ti options.

For those who are looking for maximum performance and prefer a watercooled AIO, the GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 3080 Ti XTREME WATERFORCE is the GPU for you. For all intents and purposes, this is a watercooled version of our runner-up, the ordinary XTREME WATERFORCE.

GIGABYTE bill this card to be “the ideal way for PC enthusiasts to enjoy the benefits of water cooling without complicated installations”. The AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE’s 240mm AIO provides an all-round cooling solution as critical parts like GPU, VRAM and MOSFET are actively cooled to ensure system stability under high overclocks.

Packing in 10240 CUDA cores, and clocking in at a boost clock of 1770 MHz—this card delivers 36.52 TFLOPS. According to GPU Monkey, the GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 3080 Ti XTREME WATERFORCE gives 114 FPS in the Battlefield 4K benchmark. In Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the average is 91 FPS at 4K.

Ultimately, the GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 3080 Ti XTREME WATERFORCE is the perfect option for anyone who is looking for an all-in-one liquid cooling solution for their high-end graphics card.

- The all-new NVIDIA Ampere architecture delivers the ultimate play, featuring advanced 2nd generation Ray Tracing Cores and 3rd generation Tensor Cores with greater throughput.

- Experience today’s biggest blockbusters like never before with the visual fidelity of real-time ray tracing and the ultimate performance of AI-powered DLSS.

- NVIDIA DLSS is groundbreaking AI rendering that boosts frame rates with uncompromised image quality using the dedicated AI processing Tensor Cores on GeForce RTX. This gives you the performance headroom to crank up settings and resolutions for an incredible visual experience. The AI revolution has come to gaming.

- Take your creative projects to a new level with GeForce RTX 30 Series GPUs. Delivering AI-acceleration in top creative apps. Backed by the NVIDIA Studio platform of dedicated drivers and exclusive tools. And built to perform in record time. Whether you’re rendering complex 3D scenes, editing 8K video, or livestreaming with the best encoding and image quality, GeForce RTX GPUs give you the performance to create your best.

- Steal the show with incredible graphics and smooth, stutter-free live streaming. Next-generation hardware encoding and decoding combine to show off all your best moments in exquisite detail. And the all-new NVIDIA Broadcast app gives you powerful AI capabilities to improve audio and video quality with effects like virtual background, webcam auto frame, and microphone noise removal. So you can give your audience your best—every time.

- Developers can now add even more amazing graphics effects to Microsoft Windows-based PC games. GeForce RTX graphics cards deliver advanced DX12 features like ray tracing and variable rate shading, bringing games to life with ultra-realistic visual effects and faster frame rates.

- In the AORUS dimension, everything is constructed digitally. The lighting and patterns are mapped onto the products with an efficient, free flowing style. Welcome to the Digital Code Era.

- The MAX-Covered cooling features two 115mm and one 100mm unique blade stack fans with wind claw design and alternate spinning, so the air pressure can completely cover the heatsink.

- With direct contact to the GPU and VRAM, the large vapor chamber combines the composite heat pipes to efficiently transfer heat generated from the interior cores to the heat sink.

- The LCD monitor not only display graphics card information, but also various favorite texts, pictures and GIFs. You can also adjust lighting effects via RGB FUSION 2.0 software.

- GeForce RTX™ 3080 with 12 GB memory and 912 GB/s memory bandwidth has 8960 CUDA® Cores, 2nd gen ray tracing cores and 3rd gen tensor cores operating in parallel. It is the most suitable solution for those who are gaming, rendering, and developing A.I. technology.

- Excellent circuit design with the top-grade materials, not only maximizes the excellence of the GPU, but also maintains stable and long-life operation.

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3080 Aorus Master 12GB GDDR6 Graphic Card has the Gigabyte official manufacturer warranty. As an Gigabyte official retailer, all our offered electronics and computers items are covered by a 2 years manufacturer´s warranty. In techinn, we are dedicated to select high quality Components products which will make your activity more comfortable. We have a variety of Graphic cards items to suit your needs and to make you feel inspired to do more sport in your daily routine.

There are currently hundreds of graphics cards on the market, and those hundreds are further subdivided into several variants, which confuses inexperienced users. After reviewing the best Geforce RTX 3090 graphics cards, Tech4Gamers has created a list of the Geforce RTX 3080 graphics cards. When a new graphics card from NVIDIA or AMD is released, it often debuts as the “Founder’s Edition.” The founder’s edition cards are the most basic models of the card that the manufacturer offers; however when the card was introduced, other companies like Asus, Gigabyte, MSI, and others started producing their own variations.

The same chip is used in these variations but with different TDPs, cooling capacities, clock rates, and OC settings. The card may perform better than earlier iterations of the same card using the same chip, thanks to the various settings. We’ve created a list of the best Geforce RTX 3080 graphics cards that are sorted into their most useful categories.

In order to assist users of all types in selecting the Best GeForce RTX 3080 for their setups, we have produced a list of the GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card variants and further rated each one according to its functionality. Here is a summary of all RTX 3080 Graphics Cards.

Specifications:| Fans: 3 | Video Memory: 12GB GDDR6X | Maximum Display Support: 4 | Display Ports: 2x HDMI 2.1, 3x Display Port 1.4a | Recommended PSU: 850W |RGB: Yes | Size:11.8 ” x 4.99 ” x 2.03 ” Inch

Without placing the ASUS TUF on top, we couldn’t begin. ASUS is renowned for producing high-quality goods, like the Strix and TUF graphics cards. The ASUS TUF Gaming NVIDIA Geforce RTX 3080 V2 has the classic ASUS TUF design, three fans, and a huge enclosure that almost covers three slots. The ASUS TUF Gaming NVIDIA Geforce RTX 3080 V2 has three fans cooperating with ASUS’s Axial-Tech fan design to reduce temperatures.

Dual bearings on the Axial-Tech fans provide premium performance and a much longer lifespan. The three fans are made to operate in separate directions, with the core fan rotating clockwise and the outer two turning counterclockwise to minimize noise and turbulence. Additionally, a Quiet Mode is available to us, which reduces the RPM to zero when there are no loads.

The ASUS TUF Gaming NVIDIA Geforce RTX 3080 V2 uses high-end PCB TUF components. The durability of MOSFETS and Capacitors are all necessary to make a list. ASUS doesn’t let customers down when it comes to component quality. In the ASUS TUF Gaming NVIDIA Geforce RTX 3080 V2, ASUS combined top-of-the-line MOSFETs with military-grade capacitors. Additionally, ASUS employed their sophisticated Auto-Extreme automated manufacturing method to solder the components to the PCB, which helps make perfect junctions and limits any human mistake.

The GPU must have an outstanding heatsink that can disperse the heat from the Chip and other components through the fans for the fans to function properly and cool the GPU. Six heat pipes are used in the ASUS TUF Gaming NVIDIA Geforce RTX 3080 V2 along with a manufacturing process that enhances surface smoothness.

The heat pipes are exceptionally flat for optimum contact with the heat fins. The card’s huge fin stacks assist vent heat through the sides, keeping the VRM components cool. This increases the card’s size to 2.7 slots.

Except for suggesting an 850W PSU, ASUS does not mention any precise TDP values for the ASUS TUF Gaming NVIDIA Geforce RTX 3080 V2 on their website. I estimate that the card would need about 450 Watts when fully loaded. It also needs two 8-pin connections and has power alert LEDs. The ASUS TUF Gaming NVIDIA Geforce RTX 3080 V2 has a GPU Boost Clock of 1785 MHz and a GPU Base Clock of 1440 MHz in normal Gaming Mode, and it features an OC Mode with a GPU Boost Clock of 1815 MHz. The 12GB option includes 2.9 percent more CUDA cores than the previous 10GB model, up from 8704 to 8960.

The ASUS TUF Gaming NVIDIA Geforce RTX 3080 V2 has a grey/silver body and an all-aluminum shroud to blend nicely with any setup. Additionally, the card has the TUF logo in RGB, which works in conjunction with the motherboard to display millions of colors and effects (Personally, I enjoy the starry night effect from ASUS).

Apart from being one of the Best RTX 3080, the ASUS TUF Gaming NVIDIA Geforce RTX 3080 V2 is massive and requires a lot of power; as a fact, it is one of the most power-hungry GPUs before the 3090.

Due to its capable performance and high-end durable VRM components, the ASUS TUF Gaming NVIDIA Geforce RTX 3080 V2 is our choice as the Best Overall GeForce RTX 3080 In 2022.

Specifications:| Fans: 3 | Video Memory: 12GB GDDR6X | Maximum Display Support: 4 | Display Ports: 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x HDMI 2.0, 3x Display Port 1.4a | Recommended PSU: 850W |RGB: Yes with LCD | Size:L=319 W=140 H=70 mm

Since we discussed how cards might be further separated into variations, it wouldn’t be accurate reporting if I didn’t include that even variants can be further divided into sub-variants based on the build quality, VRM quality, OC/Non-OC status, and even the number of fans. With Gigabyte, this is the situation. The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Master will be the focus of our discussion today. Gigabyte is renowned for its AORUS motherboards and graphics cards.

The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Master has three fans, the first of which is 100mm in size and the other two of which are 115mm each. Similar to the ASUS TUF, the 115mm fan in between spins in a separate direction from the outer fans. The blades contain 3D strip bends to further amplify the smoothness of the airflow. The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Master heatsink uses angular and uneven fin heights to direct airflow through the fins and increase the contact surface. To efficiently disperse heat, many heat pipes are employed. The LCD is cooled more effectively thanks to the enlarged heatsink design.

The most recent 12GB version of the GeForce RTX 3080, previously only offered in 10GB models, is the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Master. The more recent 12GB models include 8960 CUDA cores and 912GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Master allows third-generation tensor and second-generation ray-tracing cores to run simultaneously. A metal backplate is included with the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Master to maintain aesthetics and improve the overall structure.

GIGABYTE went on to equip the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Master with a superior power phase design to allow the MOSFET to run at lower temperatures and give protection against high-temps and volts to enable overclocking capabilities. The GPU is fitted with premium Ultra Durable certified chokes and capacitors to aid in a longer lifespan. GIGABYTE has also made the PCB resistant to moisture and corrosion. It protects the PCB from dust, tiny insects, dropped screws, and other abrasions.

There are no official TDP values for the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Master on the GIGABYTE website; though checking out 3rd party reviews, we can see the card needs around 350W minimum; in addition, GIGABYTE does suggest a power supply of about 850W. Additionally, not one, not two, but three 8-pin power connectors are needed for the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Master. We are fortunate to have low-power indicator lights available.

The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Master has an actual LCD that can display real-time temperatures along with custom texts, custom images, custom GIFs, and other CHIBI Thems. The LCD is a cherry on top because the GIGABYTE FUSION 2.0 software completely supports it. Additionally, the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Master has a silent mode that disables all fan activity while the temperature is low. The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Master has abundant RGB lighting throughout the exterior.

The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Master is massive and requires a ton of power, especially three 8-pin power connectors; this means you will need a monster of a PSU.

GIGABYTE’s innovative cooling solutions and a unique approach to the RTX 3080 by including an actual LCD make it one of the Best RTX 3080s in the market, which is why it tops our list as the GeForce RTX 3080 with Cooling.

Specifications:| Fans: 2, 240mm Radiator | Video Memory: 12GB GDDR6X | Maximum Display Support: 4 | Display Ports: 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x HDMI 2.0, 3x Display Port 1.4a | Recommended PSU: 750W |RGB: Yes | Size:L=252 W=135 H=40 mm

People started using water blocks to cool their GPUs after utilizingcustom water cooling arrangements to cool their CPUs, which is why manufacturers are now offering graphics cards with built-in cooling blocks, so you don’t have to run around and buy a GeForce RTX 3080 water block. GIGABYTE offers the same AORUS model of one of the Best Water Cooled RTX 3080. A240mm radiator and two 120mm RGB fans are included.

Water cooling setups are becoming increasingly popular as components are getting more powerful, and being powerful means creating more heat. For a GPU to work efficiently and support Overclocking, the MOSFETS, VRM, and other components must be kept as cool as possible. This is why GIGABYTE has released their AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme WATERFORCE. The 240mm radiator is equipped with dual 120mm RGB fans utilizing the double ball bearing structure for better heat endurance and efficiency. Using a large copper base plate directly touches the GPU, VRAM, and other components. Thus, heat dissipation is quicker than ever.

In terms of specifications, the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme WATERFORCE is the same as the previous GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 we covered. The 12GB GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme WATERFORCE has 912GB/s of memory bandwidth and 8960 CUDA cores. Third-generation tensor and second-generation ray-tracing cores may operate simultaneously on the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme WATERFORCE. The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme WATERFORCE comes with a metal backplate to retain aesthetics and strengthen the overall design.

To facilitate overclocking, GIGABYTE equipped the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme WATERFORCE with a better power phase design that enables the MOSFET to operate at lower temperatures and provides protection against high voltages and temperatures. The GPU also has superior Ultra Durable certified chokes and capacitors to help it last longer. Additionally, GIGABYTE added corrosion and moisture resistance to the PCB. Likewise, it shields the PCB from scratches, abrasions, and other hazards like dust and microscopic insects. To provide the highest level of customer support, the card also has a 4-year warranty.

The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme WATERFORCE consumes less power than its non-water-cooled sibling; the company advises using a 750W PSU to power the card. There are a total of 6 ports on the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme WATERFORCE; however, only 4 of them may possibly be active at once. Two 8-pin connections are needed for the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme WATERFORCE, which also has low-power led warning lights.

The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme WATERFORCE is the Digital Code Era and features extremely distinctive RGB effects on its body. The lighting and patterning are digitally overlaid onto the building to create a serene impression. The RGB fans are likewise of the highest caliber and are compatible with the RGB Fusion 2.0 program.

AIO coolers are pretty exciting, and once they are implemented onto a GPU, the word interesting seems small; GIGABYTE’s AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme WATERFORCE is worth the price tag and hype as it is our Best Water Cooled RTX 3080.

Specifications:| Fans: 3 | Video Memory: 12GB GDDR6X | Maximum Display Support: 4 | Display Ports: 2x HDMI 2.1, 3x Display Port 1.4a, HDCP Support| Recommended PSU: 850W |RGB: Yes | Size:318.5 x 140.1 x 57.78 mm

The ASUS ROG Strix is something that even makes the ASUS TUF look like a pup in Jurassic Park. ASUS’s top-tier products, including the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, are part of the ROG Strix line. The ASUS ROG Strix NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has a new look, more metal parts, and the newest Axial-Tech fans. The ASUS ROG Strix NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has been upgraded with a newer, better heatsink, making it the best RTX 3080 for overclocking.

With 13 blades on the center fan and 11 blades on both side fans, the new Axial-Tech fans bring the ASUS ROG Strix NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 to a new level of cooling. The bigger heatsink dissipates heat more effectively than ever, thanks to the Axial-Tech fans. The side fans’ barrier rings have been made smaller to allow for more intake, while the central fan’s additional two blades maintain ideal pressure levels. The outside two fans, like in earlier iterations, rotate counterclockwise, while the middle fan rotates clockwise. The fans also have a silent option that turns them off when the GPU temperature drops below 50 degrees Celsius.

An excellent heatsink on the ASUS ROG Strix NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 could dissipate heat from the chip and other components. The ASUS ROG Strix NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 uses many heat pipes and a manufacturing technique that improves surface smoothness. The heat pipes are unusually flat for best contact with the heat fins. Huge fin stacks on the card help to vent heat through the sides, keeping the VRM parts cool. The ASUS ROG Strix NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is enormous, occupying up to 2.9 slots, but it also works to its advantage because the wider width promotes better cooling.

ASUS must not compromise on VRM and PCB components to make the ROG Strix NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 the best GeForce RTX 3080 for overclocking. ASUS employs top-of-the-line capacitors, chokes, and MOSFETs to supply watts in milliseconds. To prevent human error, the super Alloy Power II components are soldered to the PCB, utilizing their most recent processes, including more AI.

There are two more fan headers for custom fan configurations on the back of the ASUS ROG Strix NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080. It is an excellent card for overclockers since the extra fans can be mounted to the card and combined with the frame fans for unique fan graphs.

The ASUS ROG Strix NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 includes 12GB GDDR6X Memory and 8960 CUDA cores, much as any other NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080. In Boost OC Mode, the clock speeds are 1890 MHz, while in Boost Game Mode, they are 1860 MHz. The ASUS ROG Strix NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has choices for 3x DP and 2x HDMI 2.1, supporting four displays at once. The ASUS ROG Strix NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 requires a least 850W PSU with three 8-pin power connections due to the high power levels on this card, which is undoubtedly designed for intense overclocking.

A brand-new face with additional metal components for stiffness and to share the ROG concept with ROG Strix motherboards is a feature of the ASUS ROG Strix NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080. A factory backplate with vents is on the ASUS ROG Strix NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080’s back. The Dual Bios switch button, which enables users to alternate between Performance and Quiet modes, is another thing we note. Any RGB enthusiast will have more than enough RGB lighting as the whole front of the GPU is covered with RGB lighting optimized for AURA Sync.

The ASUS ROG Strix NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 genuinely has nothing to be disliked. The card is intended to be overclocked, which requires extra power; thus, you cannot focus on the high power requirement or the additional ports needed. Even so, it occupies three spaces and is relatively large.

The ASUS ROG Strix NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 does not employ low-cost VRM components or PCB layers, which may delight overclockers to no end. We have chosen it as theBest RTX 3080 for Overclocking since it is one of the most powerful GeForce RTX 3080s available.

Specifications:| Fans: 3 | Video Memory: 12GB GDDR6X | Maximum Display Support: 4 | Display Ports: 1x HDMI, 3x Display Port | Recommended PSU: 750W |RGB: Yes | Size:300 x 136.75 mm x 2.7 Slots

Graphics Cards are among the high-quality items that EVGA is renowned for making. Their top-of-the-line Graphics Cards series is called EVGA FTW3 Ultra Gaming. We unquestionably concur with EVGA when they claim that their GeForce RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming is the best GeForce RTX 3080 for gaming. 20 percent more VRAM is present in the newer EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming 12GB than in the 10GB model. Higher bandwidth RAM and more CUDA cores provide more performance room for high-resolution gaming.

To be the Best GeForce RTX 3080 for Gaming, you must keep performance high and temps low. EVGA’s iCX3 interactive cooling technology has helped keep the GeForce RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming relatively cool. The card is not as large as the ASUS Strix or GIGABYTE AORUS, but it still uses the heatsink’s built-in airflow packets to maintain airflow as much as possible. To enhance heat conduction and maintain the GPU and VRAM at a comfortable temperature, EVGA increased the copper base size of the GeForce RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming by 25%. With the GeForce RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming, EVGA has uniquely approached the heat pipes by keeping them extremely flat and at 180-degree angles; this helps increase the contact area by up to 65%.

The EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming has a Boost Clock of 1800MHz alongside a Memory Clock of 1900MHz. The CUDA cores remain the same for all the GeForce RTX 3080 variants. We get 1x PCIe 4.0, 1x HDMI, and 3x Display Port. The EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming is built on a three-fan structure, featuring asynchronous fan mode and a special upraised “E” pattern for reduced turbulence.

Like all other premium variants of the GeForce RTX 3080, the EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming also comes with a quiet fan mode where the fan RPM falls to zero when the card is operating at temps below 55 degrees celsius. The center fan in the GPU is offset by 10mm to increase airflow by 15%.

The EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming is most meant for performance gaming and not heavy OC like the ASUS ROG Strix, but it still holds some space, thanks to the high-end and durable VRM components used. The EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming also has smart-cut outs in the PCB and backplate to have maximum airflow to keep all MOSFETs, Capacitors, and other VRM components cool. EVGA states a total power draw of around 350W by the GeForce RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming; this means a 750W PSU would be more than enough for anybody; Furthermore, the EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming requires three 8-pin power connectors.

Given that it comes with all the capabilities offered by other premium card variants, the EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming is a premium product. The front of the EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming GPU has ARGB LEDs that can be adjusted and synced to your motherboard or the EVGA PRECISION X1. The EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming comes pre-installed with a complete metal backplate.

Gamers may get confused about what GeForce RTX 3080 to buy as some are too power hungry and others just underperform, which is why we have the EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming as the Best RTX 3080 for Gaming.

Specifications:| Fans: 3 | Video Memory: 10GB GDDR6X | Maximum Display Support: 4 | Display Ports: 1x HDMI, 3x Display Port 1.4a | Recommended PSU: 750W |RGB: Yes | Size:317.8mm x 120.7mm x 58mm

We always try to add a White pick to our list so that users with a white build can also be informed. Today we decided to give the podium of the White builds to the ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC White Edition. The ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC White Edition isn’t great on clocks when compared with another variant of the same GeForce RTX 3080, but it is white and performs to expectations which is what matters. The ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC White Edition is available only in 10GB, a little downgrade from the 12GB version. Also, go through our White CPU Coolers & White PC Cases for a complete white build.

The 10GB version of the GeForce RTX 3080 would mean that the ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC White Edition comes with only 8704 CUDA cores and an out-of-box Boost Clock of 1740MHz. The memory clock stays at 19GB/s and the ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC White Edition comes with 3x DP and 1x HDMI enabling a Quad display setup.

ZOTAC employs its IceStorm 2.0 cooling technology to reduce the GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC White Edition temperature. They keep your GeForce RTX 3080 cool with their IceStrom 2.0 technology as they play the punchline, “BRING DOWN THE MERCURY.” The 11-bladed, 3-fan design of the newest fans helps them go like a blade through butter and boosts airflow by 10%. Three sets of aluminum fin-stack array heatsinks are linked with seven copper pipes to remove heat from the cores. The ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC White Edition has a fan stop option for quieter operation, much as previous variations.

The redesigned design of the ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC White Edition makes it highly robust. Metal die-cast front and rear plates are used in the ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC White Edition to boost structural stability. A respectable overclock would not be a problem for the ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC White Edition, even if it is not an overclocking powerhouse. Additionally, the ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC White Edition has POWERBOOST, a control chip made by ZOTAC that regulates current and other electrical surges to minimize noise, power fluctuations, and temperatures.

The ZOTAC FIRESTORM helps keep the card fully under the user’s control. Users can tweak their ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC White Edition with a simple click; alongside, users can also monitor temps, fan speeds, and another RGB lighting on the card. The ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC White Edition is attractive when it comes to RGB; the white body and digital RGB on the front and rear plates make it resemble the antarctic aurora.

Although it may not be able to match the Founders Editions in terms of performance, the ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC White Edition is nonetheless amazing and attractive.

In our opinion, there is only one king, and it is the ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC White Edition because it is the best for everyone, not too power-hungry or underperforming, making it the Best RTX 3080 for White Builds. White builds are becoming increasingly popular, and nearly all manufacturers attempt to get a white line-up in their components.

Specifications:| Fans: 3 | Video Memory: 10GB GDDR6X | Maximum Display Support: 4 | Display Ports: 1x HDMI, 3x Display Port 1.4a | Recommended PSU: 750W |RGB: Yes | Size:317.8mm x 120.7mm x 58mm

Not specifically a 3080, but the Ti just brings more performance. We added the EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XC3 to our list for all the miners seeking to get the most out of their GeForce RTX 3080Ti. The EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XC3 can achieve hash rates of 80MH/s and even more after some BIOS tweaks. Though we do not recommend messing with the BIOS, the EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XC3 gives a decent hash rate output.

The EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XC3 is no different than the previous EVGA FTW3 in terms of build and cooling performance. EVGA has utilized the same 3-fan structure with their latest iCX3 cooling technology. The EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XC3 has managed to maintain a respectable level of cooling thanks to iCX3 interactive cooling technology. To sustain airflow as feasible, the card takes advantage of the airflow packets integrated into the heatsink. EVGA raised the copper base size of the EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XC3 by 25% to improve heat conduction and keep the GPU and VRAM at a reasonable temperature. By keeping the heat pipes extremely flat and at 180-degree angles on the EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XC3, EVGA has taken a novel solution that increases the contact area by up to 65 percent.

Technically speaking, the EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XC3 has a Memory Clock of 19000MHz Effective and a Boost Clock of 1725MHz. The VRAM stays at GDDR6X 12GB, while the CUDA cores remain at 10240. The same quad display configuration is supported with the EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XC3 with 3x Display Ports and 1x HDMI. Due to the high-end VRM components employed, the EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XC3 is a performance card designed to keep gamers, editors, and even miners interested.

The EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XC3 is a smaller card occupying only 2.2 slots. Its RGB is identical to other EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 cards, and the EVGA PRECISION X1 Suite allows for complete personalization. The EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XC3 has two 8-pin connections that can take up to 350W of power from a minimum 750W PSU.

The world changed with the shortage of the chips and the availability of the newer RTX 30 series as if it were the GPU revolution; some might blame miners, but we don’t and try to keep up with everyone, which is why we suggest the EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XC3 as theBest RTX 3080 for Mining.

The two top GPU makers, AMD and Nvidia, have been the market kings for more than a decade; both are standard-setting companies in the market. One company sets the standards for a GPU in the market, and the race for the other company to produce a much better GPU starts at that point. At the end of 2020, seeing AMD progress in GPU technology, Nvidia couldn’t stay behind and soon released its lineup containing the RTX 3080.

Specifically, RTX 3080 is a top-tier GPU by Nvidia that provides a great base and boost clock speeds, leaving most of the AMD GPUs in the dust. The number of shading units and RT cores for this GPU puts it in a sweet spot against its competitors. Also, this GPU’s memory type, theGRDD6X, is the latest one you can find in the market that helps boost its performance. With a solid amount of cores and memory, RTX 3080 requires a TDP of320W, which isn’t the best you can find in the market comparing the performance. However, it is one of the best devices you can find for decent gaming and mining performance.

Before we jump into the Best GeForce RTX 3080 Graphics Cards purchasing decision, we need to understand the difference between the previously covered GeForce RTX 3090 graphics cards against the now GeForce RTX 3080 graphics cards.

So to set up straight, the GeForce RTX 3090 is a different card from the GeForce RTX 3080 in terms of performance capabilities. The GeForce RTX 3090 is a better and newer version of the GeForce RTX 3080, which was released later.

In terms of cost, the GeForce RTX 3090 is almost double the price of the GeForce RTX 3080. This raises the question; is the performance proportional to the increase in price?

It goes without saying that the GeForce RTX 3090 would win in a performance comparison, but how much? As the first graphics card to enable 8K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3090 can run any AAA title at a frame rate of more than 100. The performance difference between the GeForce RTX 3080 and the GeForce RTX 3090 is just approximately 20%, despite the price increase of 100%.

The GeForce RTX 3080, in my opinion, is more than capable of handling all activities with ease, including 4K gaming with high FPS. Even if the GeForce RTX 3080 may perform somewhat less in the FPS sector than the GeForce RTX 3090 when comparing pricing, it still has the same characteristics as the latter.

RTX 3080 and RTX 3080 Ti are from Nvidia’s latest GeForce RTX 3000 GPU series. The RTX 3080 was released on 1st September 2020, whereas the Titanium version of this GPU, the RT X 3080 Ti, was released to the market on May 31st, 2021. Both these GPUs are built on Nvidia’s latest Ampere architecture, which explains their extraordinary performance. If you are looking for 4k Ultra HD Gaming or good mining equipment, these are the GPUs you should keep in mind.

The RTX 3080 outperforms the RTX 3080 Ti in the Base and Boost clock speeds. The base clock speed for RTX 3080 is1440 MHz, whereas RTX 3080 Ti gives a speed of1365 MHz; both provide decent base clock speeds. When overclocked, the RTX 3080 gives better results than RTX 3080 Ti. The RTX 3080 gives a Boost Clock speed of1710 MHz, whereas the RTX 3080 Ti clocks up to1665 MHz; the difference between their clock speeds is clear.

Regarding shading units and RT cores, RTX 3080 Ti takes the lead by a margin. The RTX 3080 Ti has 10240 Shading units and 80 RT cores. On the other hand, the RTX 3080 has only 8704 Shading units and 68 RT cores. The difference here is quite large; seeing the value of RT cores, it is clear that RTX 3080 Ti will provide better performance quality-wise than RTX 3080.

Talking about VRAM, the memory architecture of the RTX 3080 Ti is also better than the RTX 3080. The RTX 3080 Ti comes with a 12GB GDDR6X VRAM and a memory bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s, whereas the RTX 3080 has a 10GB GDDR6X VRAM with a bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s implying that there will be less latency and better performance in RTX 3080 Ti.

The RTX 3080 requires a TDP of320W, whereas the RTX 3080 Ti requires an even higher TDP,350W, because of the number of cores it runs. Coming to the cost, you can get the RTX 3080 for around $700, which is a relatively good price for a GPU this good. On the other hand, you can find the RTX 3080 Ti with more or less a price tag of around $1200, a lot more expensive than the RTX 3080, but if you compare their performance, it is a worthwhile deal if you can afford it.

The GPUs above RTX 3060 have additional power up their sleeves, making them high-selling GPUs in the market; their hash power. The RTX 3080 Ti has a hashing rate of 100 MH/s-120 MH/s, whereas the RTX 3080 has a hashing rate of 98 MH/s-102 MH/s; it makes it clear that RTX 3080 Ti is a solid GPU if you are looking for one that is good at gaming and mining. However, if you want a low-cost GPU that can fulfill your mining and gaming requirements, RTX 3080 is not a bad option at all.

Among the RTX 3000 series, some GPUs hold a special place in the heart of the buyers and the community; these are the RTX 3070 and RTX 3080 GPUs. Nvidia released both these GPUs on the same day, the 1st of September 2020. Even though their market availability dates differed, they were still highly awaited GPUs.

From the overall looks of the GPUs, the RTX 3070 looks quite good compared to other GPUs in this budget. The RTX 3070 clocks up to1500 MHzat normal usage, but when overclocked, it breaks the limits by boosting the clock speed to about1725 MHz. Compared to this, the RTX 3080 lacks speed; on normal power, the RTX 3080 clocks up to1440 MHz,and when overclocked, you can take it up to1710 MHzof clock speed which is a sweet spot to be in.

Looking at the memory configuration of these GPUs, we see that RTX 3070 has an 8GB GDDR6X VRAM providing a bandwidth of 448 GB/s, which is almost on par with many famous GPUs nowadays. The RTX 3080 comes with a 10GB GDDR6X VRAM with a bandwidth of 760 GB/s. From the looks of it, RTX 3080 is a better GPU as it has much better bandwidth than the RTX 3070, which is a huge performance boost for the RTX 3080.

This provides a performance boost to the RTX 3080, but the number of Shading units and RT cores makes this better than RTX 3070. The RTX 3080 takes over the RTX 3070 by a huge margin in this domain; the Shading units for the RTX 3080 are 8704, whereas the RTX 3070 has only minute 5888 Shading Units. Even in the RayTracing Cores comparison, the RTX 3080 takes the lead; the RTX 3080 has 68 RT cores, whereas RTX 3070 has only 46 RT cores clearing out that if you are aiming for better and detailed graphics, then the RTX 3080 should be the pick for you.

Regarding GPU’s required TDP, the RTX 3070 needs220W, whereas its challenger, the RTX 3080, has a TDP requirement of330W, which is quite a lot of difference. Well, it is understandable why the RTX 3080 requires so much power because it packs cores and many other components that make it an elite-class GPU. But be careful, as more power means more heating up of the GPU; however, the RTX 3080 GPU fans are quite good at keeping it cool. You should not be facing any overheating issues as long as you provide it with the recommended power.

The RTX 3070 and RTX 3080 have quite decent hash rates for crypto mining. If you are using an RTX 3070 for mining, you will get a hash rate of around 53.8 MH/s, whereas, on the other hand, the RTX 3080 provides a hash rate of 98 MH/s-102 MH/s. These are quite solid values for a GPU, not 100% made for mining. Regarding the price of these GPUs, you will find an RTX 3070 GPU in the market at around $500 today. If you are aiming for the big boy RTX 3080, you might find it at a fair price of $700 in the market.

If you are more into mining than gaming, we recommend you go with the RTX 3080. Otherwise, if you are on the hunt for mid-budget gaming gear, then RTX 3070 is the way to go. For good graphic quality gaming at 4k Ultra HD graphics, RTX 3080 is the optimal choice.

Built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture, the RX 6800 XT is a beast of a GPU. It belongs to the AMD Radeon RX 6000 series, one of the best series of GPUs so far by AMD. On the other hand, we have the RTX 3080 GPU built on Ampere architecture belonging to the Nvidia RTX 3000 series, which is the competitor series to the AMD Radeon RX 6000 series. Both these series have taken over the GPU market completely, with each new GPU in these series outperforming the other GPU; it is now a full-fledged competition among the companies.

Like Nvidia GPUs have a titanium version to the base GPU, the AMD GPUs have the “XT” versions for their base GPUs. RTX 3080 is an older GPU compared to the RX 6800 XT. The RTX 3080 was released on 1st September 2020, whereas the RX 6800 XT got released on October 29th, 2020. Now let us look into the specification difference between these two GPUs.

While checking for the base clock speed, AMD’s RX 6800 XT outnumbers the RTX 3080 by a significant margin. The RX 6800 XT has a Base Clock speed of1825 MHz, whereas the RTX 3080 provides a base clock speed of1440 MHz. When overclocked, the RX 6800 XT touches the2250 MHzbarrier. Compared to that, the RTX 3080 throws out a boost clock speed of1710 MHz; you can approximate the difference between performances accurately by looking at the spec gap.

Moving on to the GPUs’ memory configuration, the RTX 3080 comes with a 10GB GDDR6X memory and a bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s. Compared to that, the RX 6800 XT comes with a 16 GB GDDR6 memory. As the memory type is not the latest, the bandwidth for the memory is 512 GB/s, less than the RTX 3080.

RTX 3080 is a better choice if you want a GPU that can deliver better in the shading units department, as it comprises 8704 shading units which are more than the RX 6800 XT’s 4608 shading units. Regarding RayTracing cores, the RX 6800 XT takes the lead. The number of RT cores for the 6800 XT is 72 compared to 68 in RTX 3080; even though the difference is not huge, the RX 6800 XT will give better visual clarity than the RTX 3080.

There isn’t a huge difference between the power requirements of these dual-slot GPUs. The RTX 3080 requires a TDP of320Wto perform normally, whereas the RX 6800 XT does need300Wpower for normal functioning. The prices of these GPUs are quite close and almost cost the same in the market. You can find the RTX 3080 at around $700 and the RX 6800 XT at around $650.

These differences differentiate the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 as a better GPU than AMD’s Radeon RX 6800 XT. If you need a better-performing GPU, you should keep your eye out for the RTX 3080. On the other hand, if you are an overclocking enthusiast, you should go with the RX 6800 XT as it is an overclocking-friendly GPU, and you might get a great performance boost from it.

RX 6900 XT is one of the most powerful GPUs made by AMD. Based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture, this GPU uses the 7nm process technology and belongs to the AMD Radeon RX 6000 series, one of the two most popular GPU series by far. On the other hand, RTX 3080 lists among the top GPUs made by the rival series RTX 3000 by Nvidia; both are considered the most powerful and popular GPUs in the market.

As we know that Nvidia has a slightly upgraded Ti (titanium) version for their base level GPUs, AMD calls their special edition GPUs as XT. AMD Radeon 6900 XT is slightly newer than its rival GPU; it was released on October 28th, 2020, whereas RTX 3080 came to the market two months prior, on 1st September 2020.

Looking down on the video memory specifications, we see that RTX 3080 holds10GB GDDR6XVRAM with a bandwidth of760 GB/s. RX 6900 XT has16GB GDDR6memory; however, the bandwidth is limited to512GB/sonly due to older techn