NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB was released in 2022, utilizing the GA102-220-A1 generation and a 22 nm process. It has a rated power draw of 22 Watts and launched at approximately $799. This graphics card is based on NVIDIA’s technology.

Released2022
Memory12 GB
Clock1260 MHz
Power350 W
Atlas performance index410 model estimate

Ranks #37 of 1051 rated GPUs · top 4%. Fastest GPU we rate: 800.

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BrandNVIDIA
FamilyGA102-220-A1
Released2022
Video memory12 GB
Base clock1260 MHz
Boost clock1710 MHz
Power (TDP)350 W
Process22 nm
Launch price$799
Atlas performance index410 model estimate

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