NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition vs EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 GAMING differences in specs

Comparison of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition and EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 GAMING graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition operates at a base clock speed of 1.440 GHz and has 10 GB of GDDR6X memory, while the EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 GAMING operates at a base clock speed of 1.440 GHz and has 10 GB of GDDR6X memory. The weights differ at 1350 g and -- respectively. The TDP of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition is 320 W, while that of the EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 GAMING is 320 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

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Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition and EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 GAMING 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 3080
GPU Chip	GA102-200-K1-A1 GA102-200-K1-A1
Execution units	68 68
Shader	8704 8704
Render Output Units	96 96
Texture Units	272 272

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition and EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 GAMING GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	10 GB 10 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X GDDR6X
Memory Speed	1.188 GHz 1.188 GHz
Memory Bandwith	760 GB/s 760 GB/s
Memory Interface	320 bit 320 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition and EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 GAMING 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 1.440 GHz
Boost Clock	1.710 GHz 1.710 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition and EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 GAMING 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 370 W
Tjunction max	93 °C 93 °C
PCIe-Power	2 x 8-Pin 2 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition and EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 GAMING, 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 Axial
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	2 x 85 mm 3 x 90 mm
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent 0 dB / Silent
Noise (Load)	42.5 dB 41-42 dB

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition and EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 GAMING GPUs.

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

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition and EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 GAMING 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
Raytracing	Yes Yes
DLSS / FSR	Yes Yes
LED	No LED lighting Addressable LED

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition and EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 GAMING. 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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition and EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 GAMING 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	285 mm 285 mm
Height	110 mm 111 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 3 PCIe-Slots
Weight	1350 g --

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition and EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 GAMING, 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 Q4/2020
Release price	699 $ 819 $
Structure size	8 nm 8 nm
Part-no	-- 10G-P5-3883-KR
Documents	-- data sheet