NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
The GeForce RTX 4080 has 82% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
The GeForce RTX 4080 has 45% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
Summary
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GPU
The GeForce RTX 4080 is a desktop graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q4 2022 with a suggested retail price of $1,199. Its AD103 chip that powers the GPU uses the Ada Lovelace architecture and is fabricated on the 5 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 16 GB of GDDR6X VRAM. Its 1,400 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 716.8 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
The RTX 4080 is a large graphics card, taking up 3 PCIe slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 320 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 700 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
The GeForce RTX 4080 has the 3rd highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 82.21% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 86,267 score and $1,199 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 71.95. This is the 43rd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace |
| Market Segment | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q4 2022 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $1,199 |
| Production Status | Active |
| Shop | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
Gaming performance benchmarks based its average frame rate (FPS) in popular games. These provide a strong indicator of a GPU's ability to handle demanding titles and help assess its value for the money.
F1 24 | Frames Per SecondHigher is better | Cost Per FrameLower is better |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 522 FPS | $2.3 CPF |
| High - 1080p | 438 FPS | $2.74 CPF |
| Ultra - 1080p | 164 FPS | $7.31 CPF |
| QHD - 1440p | 110 FPS | $10.9 CPF |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 55 FPS | $21.8 CPF |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
Compare the average frame rate (FPS) in with similar GPUs. Higher FPS leads to smoother gaming experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 55 | |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 46.6 | -15% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 40.5 | -26% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 37 | -33% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 30.2 | -45% |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 28.7 | -48% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 22.2 | -60% |
| Arc A770 | 21.2 | -61% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 20.6 | -63% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
Compare the average cost per frame in with similar GPUs. A lower cost per frame translates to more performance for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A750 | 17.2 | -21% |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 17.39 | -20% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 17.97 | -18% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 21.44 | -2% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 21.8 | |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 24.3 | +11% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 28.11 | +29% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 36.39 | +67% |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 4080 has 82% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
The GeForce RTX 4080 is ranked 3rd with a score of 86,267.
The GeForce RTX 4080 has 45% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
The GeForce RTX 4080 is ranked 43rd with a performance per dollar of 71.95.
Compare Performance
Compare the average benchmark score with similar GPUs. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4090 | 104,937 | +22% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | 87,055 | +1% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 86,267 | |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 83,322 | -3% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 75,896 | -12% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 75,612 | -12% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER | 74,834 | -13% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 72,227.5 | -16% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | 69,481 | -19% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | 68,373 | -21% |
Compare Value For Money
Compare the performance per dollar with similar GPUs. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 84.42 | +17% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 83.41 | +16% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 83.07 | +15% |
| Radeon RX 6800 XT | 80.19 | +11% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 76.84 | +7% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 71.95 | |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 70.88 | -1% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 65.72 | -9% |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | 65.63 | -9% |
| Radeon RX 6900 XT | 59.18 | -18% |
Benchmark Scores
Performance metrics across industry-standard GPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Value |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 27,735 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 25,625 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 185,431 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 57,903 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 211,103 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 57,741 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 158.9 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 34,612 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 1,223 |
Technical Specs
Processor Details
General information about the graphics processing unit like its architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Codename | AD103 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Size | 5 nm |
| Transistors | 45,900 million |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like its slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Slots | 3 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 320 W |
| Suggested PSU | 700 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like its 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 | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory Size | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 716.8 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,400 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 64 MB |
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 | Value |
|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 9,728 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 76 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 304 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 112 |
| Tensor Cores | 304 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 76 |
| Core Clock Speed | 2,205 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 2,505 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 | Value |
|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 280.6 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 761.5 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 48.74 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 761.5 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by this graphics card. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.