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Performance
GeForce RTX 30801,211% better
53,71351% of 104,598
Radeon 540X
4,0974% of 104,598
The GeForce RTX 3080 has 1,211% better performance than the Radeon 540X for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3080
76.8448% of 161.45
Radeon 540X
No data available
The GeForce RTX 3080 has 48% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
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Summary
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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q3 2020 with a MSRP of $699. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA102) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 3080 has 10 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,188 MHz memory clock and a 320 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 760.3 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RTX 3080 includes 8,704 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,440 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,710 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 272 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 272 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 68 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RTX 3080 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 700 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 320 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RTX 3080 has the 23rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 51.35% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 53,713 score and $699 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 76.84. This is the 40th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the AMD Radeon 540X GPU
The AMD Radeon 540X is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q3 2018. It is built on the GCN 4.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Lexa) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.
Memory
The 540X has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,500 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 48 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The 540X includes 512 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 980 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,046 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 32 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The 540X occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 50 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The 540X has the 273rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 3.92% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon 540X |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Ampere | GCN 4.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q3 2020 | Q3 2018 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $699 | -- |
| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
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Gaming Performance
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Sons of the Forest
Counter-Strike 2
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Baldur's Gate 3
F1 23
Riders Republic
Diablo 4
FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Sons of the Forest | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon 540X |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 121 FPS(+867.2%) | 13 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | 117 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 114 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 112 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 99 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 70 FPS | -- |
FPS Source: Notebookcheck
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 3080 orRadeon 540X
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 86 | +24% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 82.7 | +19% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 77.6 | +12% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 75 | +8% |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 70 | +1% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 69.5 | |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 68.6 | -1% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 59.7 | -14% |
| Radeon RX 7700 XT | 59 | -15% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 54.6 | -21% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 3080 orRadeon 540X
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 9.66 | -4% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 9.7 | -4% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | 9.7 | -4% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 9.88 | -2% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 10.03 | +-0% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 10.06 | |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 10.45 | +4% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 10.6 | +5% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 11.65 | +16% |
| Radeon RX 5700 XT | 12.35 | +23% |
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
GeForce RTX 30801,211% better
53,71351% of 104,598
Radeon 540X
4,0974% of 104,598
The GeForce RTX 3080 has 1,211% better performance than the Radeon 540X for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 3080 is ranked 23rd with a score of 53,713, and the Radeon 540X is ranked 273rd with a score of 4,097.
Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3080
76.8448% of 161.45
Radeon 540X
No data available
The GeForce RTX 3080 has 117% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
GeForce RTX 3080's 76.84 performance per dollar ranks it 40th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 3080 or
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 56,634 | +5% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 55,084 | +3% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 53,713 | |
| Radeon RX 6800 XT | 52,046 | -3% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 49,760 | -7% |
| FirePro W5170M | 4,197 | -92% |
| Quadro P520 | 4,185.5 | -92% |
| Radeon 540X | 4,097 | -92% |
| GeForce GTX 765M | 4,019 | -93% |
| GeForce GTX 675MX | 3,978.5 | -93% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 3080 orRadeon 540X
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 86.18 | +12% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 84.42 | +10% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 83.41 | +9% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 83.07 | +8% |
| Radeon RX 6800 XT | 80.19 | +4% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 76.84 | |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 71.95 | -6% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 70.88 | -8% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 65.72 | -14% |
| Radeon RX 6900 XT | 59.18 | -23% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon 540X |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 17,535.5 (+2,100.19%) | 797 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 16,133.5 (+1,628.28%) | 933.5 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 188,064 (+1,139.96%) | 15,167 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 39,257 (+1,312.63%) | 2,779 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 120,402 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 35,564.5 (+746.98%) | 4,199 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 66.4 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 25,236 (+1,659.83%) | 1,434 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 1,024 (+263.12%) | 282 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | -- | 30.1 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | -- | 24.8 |
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck
Technical Specs
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Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon 540X |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GA102 | Lexa |
| Architecture | Ampere | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Size | 8 nm | 14 nm |
| Transistors | 28,300 million | 2,200 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon 540X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 10 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 760.3 Gb/s | 48 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,188 MHz | 1,500 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 320 bit | 64 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 5 MB | 512 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon 540X |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 320 W | 50 W |
| Suggested PSU | 700 W | -- |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | -- |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon 540X |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | -- | 512 |
| CUDA Cores | 8,704 | -- |
| Compute Units (CU) | -- | 8 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 68 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 272 | 32 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 96 | 16 |
| Tensor Cores | 272 | -- |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 68 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,440 MHz | 980 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,710 MHz | 1,046 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon 540X |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 164.2 GPixel/s | 16.74 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 465.1 GTexel/s | 33.47 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 29.77 TFLOPS | 1,071 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 465.1 GFLOPS | 66.94 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon 540X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (12_0) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.