GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB

Reference GPU
AmpereGeForce RTX 30 SeriesDesktopHigh EndDesktopGDDR6X2022NVIDIA
Partial entry. Core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.
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At a Glance

Entry Type
Reference GPU
Architecture
Ampere
Series
GeForce RTX 30 Series
GPU Die
GA102
Launch Date
2022-01-11
CUDA Cores
8,960
TMUs
280
ROPs
96
Memory
12 GB GDDR6X
Bus Width
384-bit
TDP/TBP
350 W
Rec. PSU
750 W
Interface
PCIe 4.0 x16
Data Confidence
Partial

Overview

GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB is an NVIDIA GPU entry in the GeForce RTX 30 Series family. It is listed with Ampere architecture and GA102 silicon.

Key reference data: 8,960 CUDA cores/shaders, 12 GB GDDR6X memory, 384-bit memory bus, 350 W board power class.

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

Collector Notes

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

Before buying used, verify the exact model and memory size, stress-test for artifacts, inspect fans, pads, screws, and power connectors, confirm display outputs, check driver support, and be wary of mined, flashed, or counterfeit listings.

Known Issues

Known issues pending source review.

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SourcesPartial

Sources reviewed: 2026-06-20

This entry is still being source-checked.

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

  1. NVIDIA GeForce graphics card comparisonOfficial GeForce generation and feature contextOpen source

Independent reference sources

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

Derived datasets and spec dumps

  1. 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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