Gainward GeForce RTX 4080 Phantom vs ASUS EKWB GeForce RTX 3080 differences in specs

Comparison of Gainward GeForce RTX 4080 Phantom and ASUS EKWB GeForce RTX 3080 graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The Gainward GeForce RTX 4080 Phantom operates at a base clock speed of 2.205 GHz and has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory, while the ASUS EKWB GeForce RTX 3080 operates at a base clock speed of 2.205 GHz and has 10 GB of GDDR6X memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the Gainward GeForce RTX 4080 Phantom is 320 W, while that of the ASUS EKWB GeForce RTX 3080 is 320 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of ASUS EKWB GeForce RTX 3080

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Top features of Gainward GeForce RTX 4080 Phantom

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Higher clock speed

2.205 GHz 1.440 GHz

Around 35% better clock speed
More memory

16 GB 10 GB

38% more memory

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

ASUS EKWB GeForce RTX 3080 Gainward GeForce RTX 4080 Phantom

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between ASUS EKWB GeForce RTX 3080 and Gainward GeForce RTX 4080 Phantom graphics cards. The GPU core details encompass the quantity of blocks (referred to as Shader Engine (SE) in AMD documentation and Graphics Processing Clusters (GPC) in Nvidia documentation) as well as ROP/TMUs (Raster Processing Units). These specifications significantly impact the computational prowess of the GPU.

Specification	Value
Based on	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
GPU Chip	GA102-200-K1-A1 AD103 (Ada Lovelace)
Execution units	68 76
Shader	8704 9728
Render Output Units	96 96
Texture Units	272 304

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in ASUS EKWB GeForce RTX 3080 and Gainward GeForce RTX 4080 Phantom GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	10 GB 16 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X GDDR6X
Memory Speed	1.188 GHz 22.4 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	760 GB/s 717 GB/s
Memory Interface	320 bit 256 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of ASUS EKWB GeForce RTX 3080 and Gainward GeForce RTX 4080 Phantom graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.440 GHz 2.205 GHz
Boost Clock	1.740 GHz+ 2 % 2.505 GHz
Avg (Game) Clock	1.710 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of ASUS EKWB GeForce RTX 3080 and Gainward GeForce RTX 4080 Phantom GPUs. The TDP figure dictates the maximum power consumption of your graphics card. Computer ventilation and power supply specifications frequently align with TDP numbers and should be tailored accordingly.

Specification	Value
TDP	320 W 320 W
TDP (up)	370 W --
Tjunction max	93 °C 90 \xc2\xb0C
PCIe-Power	2 x 8-Pin 1 x 16-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for ASUS EKWB GeForce RTX 3080 and Gainward GeForce RTX 4080 Phantom, along with their dimensions and effectiveness. Typically, fans with larger diameters hold an advantage as they can move equivalent air volumes at lower speeds compared to smaller fans. It's worth noting that liquid cooling systems, in addition to fans and aluminum radiators, require a pump, which may contribute to noise levels.

Specification	Value
Fan-Type	-- Axial
Cooler-Type	Water cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	-- 3 x 100 mm
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent 0 dB / Silent
Noise (Load)	0 dB --

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in ASUS EKWB GeForce RTX 3080 and Gainward GeForce RTX 4080 Phantom GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.3 2.3
HDMI Ports	1x HDMI v2.1 1x HDMI v2.1a
DP Ports	3x DP v1.4a 3x DP v1.4a

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of ASUS EKWB GeForce RTX 3080 and Gainward GeForce RTX 4080 Phantom GPUs. Furthermore, we've incorporated ray tracing support to accurately simulate light rays and shadows. Please note that the specifics may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.

Specification	Value
Max. resolution	7680x4320 7680x4320
DirectX	12_2 12_2 (Ultimate)
Raytracing	Yes Yes
DLSS / FSR	Yes Yes
LED	ASUS Aura Sync Addressable LED

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in ASUS EKWB GeForce RTX 3080 and Gainward GeForce RTX 4080 Phantom. The inclusion of these video codecs assists in alleviating the workload on the graphics card during video playback or creation, leading to decreased power consumption and heat generation by the GPU.

Specification	Value
h264	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP8	Decode Decode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode Decode
AV1	Decode Decode

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the ASUS EKWB GeForce RTX 3080 and Gainward GeForce RTX 4080 Phantom graphics cards. Having precise measurements enables you to determine compatibility with your PC case. Additionally, we've incorporated support for the PCI Express bus.

Specification	Value
Length	216 mm 329 mm
Height	136 mm 142 mm
Width	20 mm 70 mm
Width (Slots)	1 PCIe-Slots 4 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of ASUS EKWB GeForce RTX 3080 and Gainward GeForce RTX 4080 Phantom, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.

Specification	Value
GPU Interface	PCIe 4.0 x 16 PCIe 4.0 x 16
Release date	Q3/2020 Q4/2022
Structure size	8 nm 4 nm
Part-no	RTX3080-10G-EK 471056224-3505
Documents	data sheet data sheet