GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 16GB GAMING OC vs GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 10G differences in specs

Comparison of GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 16GB GAMING OC and GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 10G graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 16GB GAMING OC operates at a base clock speed of 2.205 GHz and has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory, while the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 10G 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 GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 16GB GAMING OC is 320 W, while that of the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 10G is 320 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 16GB GAMING OC

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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

Top features of GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 10G

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

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Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 16GB GAMING OC and GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 10G 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 4080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
GPU Chip	AD103 (Ada Lovelace) GA102-200-K1-A1
Execution units	76 68
Shader	9728 8704
Render Output Units	96 96
Texture Units	304 272

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 16GB GAMING OC and GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 10G GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

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

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 16GB GAMING OC and GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 10G graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	2.205 GHz 1.440 GHz
Boost Clock	2.535 GHz+ 1 % 1.845 GHz+ 8 %
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 16GB GAMING OC and GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 10G 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	90 \xc2\xb0C 93 °C
PCIe-Power	1 x 16-Pin 2 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 16GB GAMING OC and GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 10G, 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 --
Fan 1	3 x 110 mm --
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Water cooling
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 GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 16GB GAMING OC and GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 10G GPUs.

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

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 16GB GAMING OC and GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 10G 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 (Ultimate) 12_2
Raytracing	Yes Yes
DLSS / FSR	Yes Yes
LED	GIGABYTE RGB Fusion GIGABYTE RGB Fusion

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 16GB GAMING OC and GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 10G. 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
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP8	Decode Decode
VP9	Decode Decode
AV1	Decode Decode

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 16GB GAMING OC and GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 10G 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	342 mm 252 mm
Height	150 mm 163 mm
Width	75 mm 29 mm
Width (Slots)	4 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 16GB GAMING OC and GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 10G, 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	Q4/2022 Q4/2020
Structure size	4 nm 8 nm
Part-no	GV-N4080GAMING OC-16GD GV-N3080AORUSX WB-10GD
Documents	data sheet data sheet