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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

Graphics Processor

AD103

Cores

9728

TMUs

304

ROPs

112

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 leverages NVIDIA's advanced GPU architecture to deliver high-performance computing capabilities. With 16 GB of memory size, 9728 cores, 256 bit bus width, this graphics card is engineered for demanding applications.

Performance benchmarks show the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 competing effectively against both higher-end and mainstream alternatives. The graphics processor, graphics card, clock speeds, memory, render config, theoretical performance, board design, graphics features features enhance overall system efficiency and reliability.

Key specifications include AD103 graphics processor, 9728 cores, 304 tmus and more. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is designed to meet the needs of users requiring robust graphics performance for modern applications and workloads.

Technical Specifications

Graphics Processor

AD103

Cores

9728

TMUs

304

ROPs

112

Memory Size

16 GB

Memory Type

GDDR6X

Bus Width

256 bit

Detailed Information

Graphics Processor

GPU NameAD103
GPU VariantAD103-300-A1
ArchitectureAda Lovelace
FoundryTSMC
Process Size5 nm
Transistors45,900 million
Density121.1M / mm²
Die Size379 mm²

Graphics Card

Release DateSep 20th, 2022
AvailabilityNov 16th, 2022
GenerationGeForce 40
PredecessorGeForce 30
SuccessorGeForce 50
ProductionActive
Launch Price1,199 USD
Current PriceAmazon/Newegg
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16
Reviews50 in our database

Clock Speeds

Base Clock2205 MHz
Boost Clock2505 MHz
Memory Clock1400 MHz22.4 Gbps effective

Memory

Memory Size16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6X
Memory Bus256 bit
Bandwidth716.8 GB/s

Render Config

Shading Units9728
TMUs304
ROPs112
SM Count76
Tensor Cores304
RT Cores76
L1 Cache128 KB (per SM)
L2 Cache64 MB

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate280.6 GPixel/s
Texture Rate761.5 GTexel/s
FP16 (half)48.74 TFLOPS (1:1)
FP32 (float)48.74 TFLOPS
FP64 (double)761.5 GFLOPS (1:64)

Board Design

Slot WidthTriple-slot
Length310 mm12.2 inches
Height140 mm5.5 inches
Width61 mm2.4 inches
TDP320 W
Suggested PSU700 W
Outputs1x HDMI 2.13x DisplayPort 1.4a
Power Connectors1x 16-pin
Board NumberPG139 SKU 360

Graphics Features

DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenGL4.6
OpenCL3.0
Vulkan1.3
CUDA8.9
Shader Model6.8

Performance Comparison

Relative Performance Benchmarks

GeForce RTX 5090171%
GeForce RTX 4090131%
GeForce RTX 5080113%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER101%
GeForce RTX 4080Current GPU100%
Radeon RX 7900 XTXCurrent GPU100%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti99%
Radeon RX 9070 XT94%
Radeon RX 7900 XT86%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti84%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER84%
Radeon RX 907084%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti77%
GeForce RTX 507076%
GeForce RTX 309075%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti74%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER72%
Radeon RX 7900 GRE71%
Radeon RX 6950 XT70%
GeForce RTX 407069%
Radeon RX 6900 XT68%
GeForce RTX 308067%
Radeon RX 7800 XT67%
Radeon RX 6800 XT64%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB60%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB59%
Radeon RX 7700 XT59%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB57%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti57%
Radeon RX 680055%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB54%
GeForce RTX 307053%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti53%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB52%
GeForce RTX 506052%
Radeon RX 6750 XT50%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti46%
Radeon RX 6700 XT46%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER42%
Radeon RX 7600 XT42%
GeForce RTX 406042%
Arc B58042%
GeForce RTX 505041%
GeForce RTX 208040%
Radeon RX 6650 XT40%
Radeon RX 760039%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER38%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti37%
Arc A77037%
GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB36%
Radeon RX 6600 XT35%
Radeon VII35%
Arc A75034%
Radeon RX 5700 XT34%
GeForce RTX 207033%
Radeon RX 660032%
Arc A58031%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER31%
Radeon RX Vega 6429%
GeForce RTX 206028%
Radeon RX 570028%
GeForce GTX 108028%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti27%
Radeon RX 5600 XT27%
Radeon RX Vega 5626%
GeForce GTX 107025%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER23%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti23%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti22%
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB22%
Radeon R9 FURY X22%
GeForce GTX 166022%
Radeon RX 59020%
Radeon R9 FURY20%
GeForce GTX 98020%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER19%
Radeon RX 6500 XT19%
Radeon RX 5500 XT19%
Radeon RX 58019%
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB18%
Radeon R9 390X18%
GeForce GTX 69018%
Radeon RX 48018%
Radeon HD 799018%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti17%
GeForce GTX 97017%
Radeon R9 290X17%
Radeon R9 39017%
Radeon RX 57016%
Radeon R9 29016%
Radeon RX 47015%
GeForce GTX 165014%
Radeon RX 640014%
Arc A38014%
GeForce GTX 78014%
Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition13%
GeForce GTX 59013%
Radeon R9 280X12%
Radeon HD 699012%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti12%
GeForce GTX 68011%
Radeon R9 38011%
Radeon HD 797011%
GeForce GTX 77011%
Radeon R9 28511%
GeForce GTX 96011%
GeForce GTX 67010%
Radeon HD 59709%
GeForce GTX 16309%
Radeon HD 79509%
GeForce GTX 10509%
GeForce GTX 7609%
GeForce GTX 5809%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti9%
Radeon R9 270X9%
Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition9%
GeForce GTX 9509%
Radeon RX 5608%
GeForce GTX 5708%
GeForce GTX 6608%
Radeon RX 4608%
Radeon R7 3708%
Radeon HD 69708%
GeForce GTX 4807%
Radeon HD 78507%
GeForce GTX 2957%
Radeon HD 69507%
GeForce GTX 750 Ti7%
Radeon HD 4870 X27%
GeForce GTX 560 Ti7%
Radeon HD 58706%
Radeon HD 68706%
GeForce GTX 4706%
GeForce GTX 650 Ti6%
Radeon HD 58506%
GeForce GTX 2855%
Radeon HD 68505%
GeForce GTX 2805%
Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition5%
GeForce GTX 2755%
GeForce GT 10305%
GeForce GTX 4605%
Radeon HD 48904%
Radeon HD 67904%
Radeon HD 58304%
GeForce GTX 6504%
GeForce GTX 550 Ti4%
Radeon HD 48704%
GeForce GTX 2604%
Radeon HD 57704%
Radeon HD 77504%
Radeon HD 57503%
GeForce GTS 4503%
GeForce GTS 2503%
Radeon HD 48503%
Radeon HD 47703%
Radeon HD 48303%
Radeon HD 66703%
GeForce 9800 GT2%
GeForce GT 6402%
Radeon HD 56702%
GeForce 9600 GT2%
GeForce GT 2402%
GeForce GT 4402%
Radeon HD 46702%
Radeon HD 55702%
GeForce GT 4302%
GeForce GT 2201%
GeForce GT 5201%
Radeon HD 64501%
Radeon HD 54501%
Radeon HD 45501%
GeForce 9400 GT0%
GeForce 2100%
GeForce RTX 4080Current GPU100%
GeForce RTX 4080Current GPU100%

Frequently Asked Questions About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

Common Questions About This Graphics Card

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 features 16 GB of GDDR6X graphics memory. This 16 GB VRAM capacity provides ample memory for modern gaming and professional applications, allowing for high-resolution textures and smooth performance in demanding workloads. The generous memory allocation ensures excellent performance in memory-intensive tasks like 4K gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is equipped with 9728 cores, delivering powerful parallel processing capabilities. These cores handle complex graphics computations, enabling smooth gameplay, fast rendering, and efficient multitasking across various applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 utilizes a 256 bit memory interface, which determines the data transfer rate between the GPU and its memory. This 256 bit bus width, combined with GDDR6X, ensures fast memory access and excellent performance in memory-intensive applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace architecture. This architecture represents a significant advancement in graphics processing technology, offering improved performance per watt, enhanced features, and better support for modern gaming technologies and APIs.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 320 W, which indicates its typical power consumption under load. This power requirement means you'll need a compatible power supply unit with adequate wattage and the necessary PCIe power connectors to run this graphics card effectively.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers strong gaming performance suitable for modern titles at various resolutions. Performance benchmarks show it competing effectively in its class. With 16 GB and 9728, this graphics card can handle AAA games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions with high settings, while also supporting 4K gaming at adjusted quality settings depending on the title.

To use the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, you'll need a compatible motherboard with a PCIe x16 slot (PCIe 3.0 or 4.0), a power supply unit with sufficient wattage (recommended 320 W TDP or higher), and adequate case space for the graphics card. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is compatible with modern operating systems including Windows 10/11 and Linux distributions with proper drivers. Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for optimal performance.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is an excellent choice for gaming, content creation, and general graphics workloads. With 16 GB and 9728, it's well-suited for real-time ray tracing, DLSS technology, video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking. Whether you're building a gaming rig or a professional workstation, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 offers the performance needed for demanding applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 performs comparably to graphics cards like GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER and GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. Performance benchmarks indicate that GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is approximately 1% faster, while GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is approximately 1% slower when compared to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080. For detailed side-by-side specifications and performance comparisons, use our comparison tools available on this page.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is fully supported by NVIDIA's latest driver suite (NVIDIA Game Ready and Studio drivers), which are regularly updated to optimize performance for new game releases and improve stability. NVIDIA provides comprehensive driver support with features like automatic updates, game optimizations, and performance monitoring tools to help you get the most out of your NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card.

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