GeForce RTX 3080 12GB vs RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
Performance Per Dollar RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (285mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $500 versus $1,700 for the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell, it costs 71% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 240.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+240.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($500) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,700) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3080 12GB and RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1260 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,569 points. Launch price was $799.
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1230 MHz to 2055 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,498 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB scores 26,569 and the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell reaches 26,498 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB is built on Ampere while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 8,960 (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs 8,960 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Raw compute: 30.64 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs 36.83 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 2055 MHz. Ray tracing: 70 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs 70 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) with 280 Tensor cores vs 280.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 26,569 | 26,498 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 8960 | 8960 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 30.64 TFLOPS | 36.83 TFLOPS+20% |
| Boost Clock | 1710 MHz | 2055 MHz+20% |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| TMUs | 280 | 280 |
| L1 Cache | 8.8 MB | 8.8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 48 MB+700% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 70 | 70 |
| Tensor Cores | 280 | 280 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell has 24 GB. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 912 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs 432 GB/s (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) — a 111.1% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs 48 MB (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) — the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 24 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 912 GB/s+111% | 432 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+100% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 48 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs 12.2 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs 9th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | 9th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | 6th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB draws 350W versus the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell's 140W — a 85.7% difference. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs 650W (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 285mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 350W | 140W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 650W-13% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 285mm | 267mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 75.9 | 189.3+149% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB launched at $1250 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell launched at $1999 and now averages $1700. The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB costs 70.6% less ($1200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.1 (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs 15.6 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) — the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB offers 240.4% better value. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1250-37% | $1999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500-71% | $1700 |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.1+240% | 15.6 |
| Codename | GA102 | GB203 |
| Release | January 11 2022 | March 18 2025 |
| Ranking | #38 | #48 |
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