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.

Overview

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

#58

Arc A380

MSRP: $149|Avg: $119

154%

#59

Radeon RX 9070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

152%

#60

Radeon RX 7900 XT

MSRP: $899|Avg: $630

152%

#61

GeForce RTX 4080

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $800

135%

#62

Arc A310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

132%

#63

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

MSRP: $799|Avg: $800

131%

#64

Radeon RX 9070 XT

MSRP: $599|Avg: $700

127%

#65

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

MSRP: $749|Avg: $850

126%

#66

Radeon RX 6900 XT

MSRP: $999|Avg: $385

126%

#67

GeForce GTX 1630

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

122%

#68

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

113%

#69

Radeon RX 6800 XT

MSRP: $649|Avg: $743

111%

#70

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

MSRP: $999|Avg: $930

111%

#71

Radeon RX 6950 XT

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $850

109%

#72

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $550

105%

#73

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $500

100%

#74

GeForce RTX 5080

MSRP: $999|Avg: $1250

95%

#75

GeForce RTX 3090

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $900

83%

#76

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

80%

#77

GeForce RTX 4090

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1649

76%

#78

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1100

69%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

48%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

47%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

45%

#82

Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

41%

#83

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $100

40%

#84

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

32%

#85

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

31%

#86

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

30%

#87

Radeon RX 7500

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

27%

#88

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

27%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce RTX 3080 12GB across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce RTX 3080 12GB specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB scores 26,569 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Enthusiast tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the Ampere (2020−2025) architecture (codename: GA102), manufactured on a 8 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 8960 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 280 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 96 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 30.64 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1710 MHz from a base of 1260 MHz.

Specification	GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	26,569
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Ampere (2020−2025)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GA102
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	8 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	8960
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	280
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	96
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1710 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	1260 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	30.64 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	478.8 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 4.0 x16
Transistor Count	28,300 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#38

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6X video memory connected via a 384-bit memory bus, delivering 912 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6X offers higher data rates than standard GDDR6, reducing bottlenecks at high resolutions.

Specification	GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	12 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR6X
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	384-bit
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	912 GB/s
L1 Cache	8.8 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB

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Advanced Features & APIs

The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: NVIDIA Reflex, DLSS Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
NVIDIA Reflex	✅ Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12 Ultimate
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.4
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA 8.6

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen, decoder: NVDEC 5th gen— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1.

Specification	GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
HDMI 2.1 PortsNumber of HDMI 2.1 display connectors	1x
DisplayPort 1.4a PortsNumber of DisplayPort 1.4a display connectors	3x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	NVENC 7th gen
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	NVDEC 5th gen
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB draws 350 Watt under load (TDP) — a 750W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 2x 8-pin. Physical size: 285mm long, 112mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 1350g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 80°C under load.

Specification	GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
TDPPower consumption under load	350 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	750W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	2x 8-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	285mm
Card Height	112mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	2-slot
Weight	1350g
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	80°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $500 (MSRP: $1250), the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB delivers 53 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #38 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$1250
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$500
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#38
Release Date	January 11 2022
Release Year	2022