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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 LHR
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Comparing NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 LHR vs GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 16GB EAGLE

Comparison of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 LHR and GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 16GB EAGLE graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 LHR operates at a base clock speed of 1.440 GHz and has 10 GB of GDDR6X memory, while the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 16GB EAGLE operates at a base clock speed of 1.440 GHz and has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory. The weights differ at and -- respectively. The TDP of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 LHR is 320 W, while that of the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 16GB EAGLE is 320 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

Differences

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 LHR

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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 16GB EAGLE

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  • Higher clock speed
    2.205 GHz left arrow 1.440 GHz
    Around 35% better clock speed
  • More memory
    16 GB left arrow 10 GB
    38% more memory

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 LHR and GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 16GB EAGLE 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
GPU Chip GA102-202-K1-A1 left arrow AD103 (Ada Lovelace)
Execution units 68 left arrow 76
Shader 8704 left arrow 9728
Render Output Units 96 left arrow 96
Texture Units 272 left arrow 304
Raytracing Cores 68 left arrow 76

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 LHR and GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 16GB EAGLE GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification Value
Memory Size 10 GB left arrow 16 GB
Memory Type GDDR6X left arrow GDDR6X
Memory Clock 1.188 GHz left arrow 1.400 GHz
Memory Speed 19 Gbps left arrow 22.4 Gbps
Memory Bandwith 760 GB/s left arrow 717 GB/s
Memory Interface 320 bit left arrow 256 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 LHR and GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 16GB EAGLE 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 left arrow 2.205 GHz
Boost Clock 1.710 GHz left arrow 2.505 GHz
Avg (Game) Clock -- left arrow

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 LHR and GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 16GB EAGLE 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 left arrow 320 W
TDP (up) 370 W left arrow --

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 LHR and GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 16GB EAGLE 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 left arrow 7680x4320
DirectX 12_2 (Ultimate) left arrow 12_2 (Ultimate)
Raytracing Yes left arrow Yes
DLSS / FSR Yes left arrow Yes

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 LHR and GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 16GB EAGLE. 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 left arrow Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
VP8 Decode left arrow Decode
VP9 Decode left arrow Decode
AV1 Decode left arrow Decode

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 LHR and GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 16GB EAGLE, 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 left arrow PCIe 4.0 x 16
Structure size 8 nm left arrow 4 nm
Release date Q3/2020 left arrow Q4/2022
Launch Price 699 $ left arrow 1,199 $ (Reference)

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