GeForce RTX 3080

Reference GPU

Ampere GeForce RTX 30 Series Desktop High End Desktop GDDR6X 2020 NVIDIA

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At a Glance

Entry Type: Reference GPU
Architecture: Ampere
Series: GeForce RTX 30 Series
GPU Die: GA102
Launch Date: 2020-09-01
CUDA Cores: 8,704
TMUs: 272
ROPs: 96
Memory: 10 GB GDDR6X
Bus Width: 320-bit
TDP/TBP: 320 W
Rec. PSU: 700 W
Interface: PCIe 4.0 x16
Data Confidence: Partial

GPU Specs

Identity
Entry Type	Reference GPU
Official Name	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
GPU Codename	GA102
Architecture	Ampere
Launch Date	2020-09-01
Market Segment Notes	Desktop, High End in GeForce RTX 30 Series
Core Specs
GPU Die	GA102
Chip Variant / Package	BGA-3328
Process Node	Samsung 8 nm
Transistor Count	28.3 billion
Die Size	628 mm²
CUDA Cores	8704
SM Count	68
TMUs	272
ROPs	96
AI Units / Tensor Cores	272
RT Units / RT Cores	68
Base Clock	1,440 MHz
Boost Clock	1,710 MHz
Pixel Fillrate	164.2 GP/s
Texture Fillrate	465.1 GT/s
FP32 Throughput	29.77 TFLOPS
FP16 Throughput	29.77 TFLOPS
FP64 Throughput	0.47 TFLOPS
Memory
Memory Size	10 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X
Memory Bus Width	320-bit
Memory Clock	1,188 MHz
Memory Bandwidth	760.3 GB/s
L2 Cache	5 MB
L1 Cache	128 KB
Board and Display
TDP / TBP	320 W
Recommended PSU	700 W
Power Connectors	1x 12-pin
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16
Display Outputs	1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a
Slot Width	Dual-slot, 285 mm length, 40 mm width
Card Length	285 mm
Board Partner Model	Reference or OEM specification
Reference Design	NVIDIA reference design
Board Partner Notes	Exact retail board models can differ in cooler, PCB, clocks, display outputs, BIOS behavior, and power connector layout.
Software
CUDA Compute Capability	8.6
Shader Model	6.8
DirectX Support	DirectX 12.2
Vulkan Support	Vulkan 1.4
OpenGL Support	OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL Support	OpenCL 3.0
Driver Branch Notes	Driver support depends on architecture, operating system, and current NVIDIA driver branch.
Windows Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA driver branch and OEM support policy for this exact GPU.
Linux Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA Linux driver branch, distribution packages, and kernel compatibility for this exact GPU.

Overview

GeForce RTX 3080 is an NVIDIA GPU entry in the GeForce RTX 30 Series family. It is listed with Ampere architecture and GA102 silicon.

Key reference data: 8,704 CUDA cores/shaders, 10 GB GDDR6X memory, 320-bit memory bus, 320 W board power class.

Board-partner cards can vary in cooler, PCB, display outputs, clocks, BIOS behavior, and power connector layout.

Why It Mattered

GeForce RTX 3080 is a priority page because it was the main high-end gaming card in the initial Ampere RTX 30 launch and became a key comparison point during the 2020-2022 GPU shortage era. The page should separate official Ampere claims from availability and market-history notes.

Launch Context

Launch context should use NVIDIA's RTX 30 Series announcement for RTX 3080 positioning and keep shortage, pricing, and board-partner availability notes source-specific.

Performance Context

Performance context should compare RTX 3080 with RTX 2080 Ti, RTX 3080 12 GB, RTX 3090, RTX 4070, RX 6800 XT, and RX 7900 XT only from reviews with methodology.

Architecture Context

Architecture notes should use the NVIDIA Ampere GA102 whitepaper for second-generation RT cores, third-generation Tensor cores, GDDR6X context, and GA102 positioning.

Collector Relevance

For archival use, record the exact board-partner SKU, PCB revision, VBIOS, cooler, slot width, memory configuration, power connectors, display outputs, factory clocks, and any regional or OEM markings.

Used-Market Caution

Used-market notes should cover 10 GB versus 12 GB variants, mining/workload history, cooler condition, power connectors, PSU requirements, and board-specific BIOS/power behavior only where source-backed.

Board, Connector, and Cooling Notes

Exact retail board models can differ in cooler, PCB, clocks, display outputs, BIOS behavior, and power connector layout.

Driver and Platform Notes

Driver support depends on architecture, operating system, and current NVIDIA driver branch.

Check the current NVIDIA Linux driver branch, distribution packages, and kernel compatibility for this exact GPU.

Check the current NVIDIA driver branch and OEM support policy for this exact GPU.

Reviews1 review

Board-partner, reference-card, article, and video reviews that cover this GPU.

ArticleTom's Hardware

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Review

Launch review of the RTX 3080 desktop GPU.

Market Watch 4 data points Median $899 US · New · Retail

Recent observed market data for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080. Listings are samples, not guaranteed inventory.

Best Value GPU Used · Active listing · US

$325 1 week ago

Best Value GPU New · Retail · US

$899 1 week ago

Best Value GPU Used · Active listing · US

$325 2 weeks ago

Best Value GPU New · Retail · US

$899 2 weeks ago

Full Market Watch

SourcesPartial

Sources reviewed: 2026-06-21

This entry is still being source-checked.

Source Status

Source review pending. Treat narrative notes as incomplete until listed sources are reviewed.

Pending source review topics:

why it mattered
launch context
performance context
competitive context
driver and platform notes
variant notes

Data confidence and source status

Partial entry. Core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.

Verified: core specifications and historical notes have been reviewed against listed sources.
Partial: core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.
Imported: spec-only imported entry pending editorial source review.
Needs source review: narrative notes are incomplete until reviewed.

Primary / manufacturer sources

NVIDIA GeForce graphics card comparisonOfficial GeForce generation and feature contextOpen source
NVIDIA Newsroom, NVIDIA Delivers Greatest-Ever Generational Leap with GeForce RTX 30 Series GPUsPrimary launch source for RTX 3080/3090 and Ampere GeForce positioning.Open source
NVIDIA, Ampere GA102 GPU Architecture WhitepaperPrimary architecture source for GA102 RTX 30 Series context.Open source
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series launch eventOfficial launch-event context; use only for attributed launch framing.Open source

Independent reference sources

TechPowerUp GPU SpecsModel-level specification reference for this GPU entryOpen source

Derived datasets and spec dumps

RightNow GPU DatabaseOpen data inventory used for bulk normalization and cross-checking Derived/spec-dump source. Treat as a reference dataset, not independent historical verification.Open source

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