GeForce RTX 4080
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
34,445
MSRP
$1199
AVG Price
$800
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Overview
The GeForce RTX 4080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2205 MHz to 2505 MHz. It has 9728 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 320W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 76 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 34,445 points. Launch price was $1,199.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4080
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for GeForce RTX 4080 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Among Us
Civilization VI
Counter-Strike 2
Cyberpunk 2077
Delta Force
Destiny 2
Genshin Impact
Honkai: Star Rail
League of Legends
Monster Hunter Wilds
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GeForce RTX 4080 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 4080 scores 34,445 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 Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) architecture (codename: AD103), manufactured on a 5 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 9728 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 304 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 112 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 48.74 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2505 MHz from a base of 2205 MHz.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 34,445 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | AD103 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 5 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 9728 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 304 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 112 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 2505 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 2205 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 48.74 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 761.5 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 45,900 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #7 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4080 is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6X video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 736 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6X offers higher data rates than standard GDDR6, reducing bottlenecks at high resolutions.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 16 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6X |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 256-bit |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 736 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 9.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 64 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The GeForce RTX 4080 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: NVIDIA Reflex, DLSS Frame Generation, 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 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ✅ Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ✅ Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12 Ultimate |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.3 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 8.9 |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1a, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th 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,VP9.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|
| HDMI 2.1a PortsNumber of HDMI 2.1a 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 8th gen |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | NVDEC 5th gen |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4080 draws 320 Watt under load (TDP) — a 750W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 16-pin. Physical size: 310mm long, 140mm tall, occupying 3 expansion slots, weighing 2100g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 35°C at idle, 70°C under load.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 320 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 750W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 16-pin |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 310mm |
| Card Height | 140mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 3-slot |
| Weight | 2100g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 35°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 70°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $800 (MSRP: $1199), the GeForce RTX 4080 delivers 43 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #7 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $1199 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $800 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #7 |
| Release Date | September 20 2022 |
| Release Year | 2022 |
Specifications Reference
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| ROPs | 112 |
| TMUs | 304 |
| Vram | 16 GB |
| L1 Cache | 9.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 64 MB |
| Core Clock | 2205 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2505 MHz |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X |
| Tensor Cores | 304 |
| Shading Units | 9728 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 736 GB/s |
| Memory Bus Width | 256-bit |
| Transistor Count | 45,900 million |
| Frame Generation | NVIDIA Reflex: Yes | DLSS Frame Generation: Yes | DLSS Super Resolution: Yes |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 76 |
| Texture Fill Rate | 761.5 |
| Manufacturing Process | 5 nm |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 320 Watt |
| Floating Point Performance | 48.74 TFLOPS |
General Information
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General Information
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| Codename | AD103 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) |
| Launch Price | $1,199 |
| Release Date | September 20 2022 |
| Performance Ranking Position | 7 |
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