GeForce RTX 3080

PNY GeForce RTX™ 3080 10GB XLR8 Gaming Revel Epic-X RGB™ Triple Fan Graphics Card LHR

EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming, 10G-P5-3897-KL, 10GB GDDR6X, iCX3 Technology, ARGB LED, Metal Backplate, LHR

GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme WATERFORCE WB 10G (REV 2.0) Graphics Card, Water Block Cooling System, LHR, 10GB 320-bit GDDR6X, GV-N3080AORUSX WB-10GD REV2.0 Video Card

The RTX 3080 graphics card was launched by NVIDIA on September 1st, 2020. As an enthusiast-class graphics card, the RTX 3080 is designed to deliver top-of-the-line performance for demanding applications such as gaming and professional content creation. The release of the RTX 3080 was highly anticipated by many in the tech community, as it marked a significant leap forward in terms of both performance and efficiency compared to previous generation graphics cards. Since its release, the RTX 3080 has become a popular choice among gamers and content creators looking for a powerful and reliable graphics card.

RTX 3080 Release Date

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a high-end graphics card that requires a maximum power draw of 320 W, and draws power from 1x 12-pin power connector. It has 10 GB GDDR6X VRAM and is connected to the rest of the system using a PCI-Express 4.0 x16 interface. The card features a dual-slot cooling solution and has dimensions of 285 mm x 112 mm x 40 mm. The display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, making it compatible with a wide range of devices. <ul> <li>Power Consumption: 320 W maximum</li> <li>VRAM: 10 GB GDDR6X</li> <li>Interface: PCI-Express 4.0 x16</li> <li>Dimensions: 285 mm x 112 mm x 40 mm</li> <li>Cooling Solution: Dual-slot</li> <li>Display Outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a</li> </ul>

RTX 3080 Specs

The recommended founder edition RTX 3080 power supply is 700W. However, RTX 3080 power consumption can vary from version to version. For example, the Gigabyte Aorus RTX 3080 Xtreme power draw is 370W and its recommended PSU is 750W. While the founder edition power consumption is 320W and the recommended PSU is 700W. Always do the research on your specific GPU version when choosing a power supply.

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GeForce RTX 4070

MSI Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 12GB GDRR6X Extreme Clock: 2520 MHz 192-Bit HDMI/DP Nvlink TORX Fan 4.0 Ada Lovelace Architecture Graphics Card (RTX 4070 Ventus 3X 12G OC)

ASUS Dual GeForce RTX™ 4070 White OC Edition 12GB GDDR6X (PCIe 4.0, 12GB GDDR6X, DLSS 3, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a, 2.56-Slot Design, Axial-tech Fan Design, 0dB Technology, and More)

ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX™ 4070 OC Edition 12GB GDDR6X Graphics Card (PCIe 4.0, 12GB GDDR6X, DLSS 3, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a)

The GeForce RTX 4070 was launched on April 12th, 2023. This powerful card is designed to support all modern games and ensure optimal performance with DirectX 12 Ultimate. With the RTX 4070, gamers can expect support for hardware-raytracing, variable-rate shading.

RTX 4070 Release Date

The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on the 5 nm process and based on the AD104 graphics processor. It features disabled shading units compared to the fully unlocked GeForce RTX 4080 12 GB to reach its target shader count. The card includes 12 GB GDDR6X memory and utilizes a 192-bit memory interface. The GPU operates at a frequency of 1920 MHz, which can be boosted up to 2475 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). As a dual-slot card, the RTX 4070 requires a 16-pin power connector and has a maximum power draw of 200 W. It offers display outputs including 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, and connects to the system via a PCI-Express 4.0 x16 interface. The card measures 240 mm x 110 mm x 40 mm and features a dual-slot cooling solution. The launch price of the RTX 4070 was 599 US Dollars.<br><br><b>Specs:</b><ul><li>Graphics Processor: AD104</li><li>Process: 5 nm</li><li>Shading Units: 5888</li><li>Texture Mapping Units: 184</li><li>ROPs: 64</li><li>Tensor Cores: 184</li><li>Raytracing Acceleration Cores: 46</li><li>Memory: 12 GB GDDR6X</li><li>Memory Interface: 192-bit</li><li>GPU Frequency: 1920 MHz (Boost: 2475 MHz)</li><li>Memory Frequency: 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective)</li><li>Power Connector: 1x 16-pin</li><li>Maximum Power Draw: 200 W</li><li>Display Outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a</li><li>Interface: PCI-Express 4.0 x16</li><li>Dimensions: 240 mm x 110 mm x 40 mm</li></ul>

RTX 4070 Specs

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GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

PNY GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12GB Verto Overclocked Dual Fan Graphics Card DLSS 3

ASUS Dual GeForce RTX™ 4070 Super EVO OC Edition 12GB GDDR6X (PCIe 4.0, 12GB GDDR6X, DLSS 3, HDMI 2.1a, DisplayPort 1.4a, 2.5-Slot Design, Axial-tech Fan Design, 0dB Technology, and More)

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super Gaming OC 12G Graphics Card, 3X WINDFORCE Fans, 12GB 192-bit GDDR6X, GV-N407SGAMING OC-12GD Video Card

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

PNY GeForce RTX™ 4080 Super 16GB Verto™ Overclocked Triple Fan Graphics Card DLSS 3

ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4080 Super Trinity OC White Edition DLSS 3 16GB GDDR6X 256-bit 23 Gbps PCIE 4.0 Gaming Graphics Card, IceStorm 2.0 Advanced Cooling, Spectra RGB Lighting, ZT-D40820Q-10P

ASUS TUF Gaming NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 4080 Super OC Edition Gaming Graphics Card (PCIe 4.0, 16GB GDDR6X, HDMI 2.1a, DisplayPort 1.4a)

GeForce RTX 4080

MSI Gaming GeForce RTX 4080 16GB GDRR6X 384-Bit HDMI/DP Nvlink Tri-Frozr 3 Ada Lovelace Architecture Graphics Card (Gaming X Trio)

Radeon RX 6800 XT

The RX 6800 XT is a high-performance graphics card that was released in late 2020. While the exact release date varied depending on the region, the card was generally available for purchase in November 2020. The release of the RX 6800 XT marked AMD's return to the high-end graphics card market and was met with significant excitement from gamers and enthusiasts. The card is based on AMD's RDNA 2 architecture, which provides a significant boost in performance compared to previous generations. In addition to its impressive performance, the RX 6800 XT also features a range of advanced features, including ray tracing and variable-rate shading. Overall, the release of the RX 6800 XT was a major event in the world of graphics cards and represented a significant milestone for AMD.

RX 6800 XT Release Date

The card is based on AMD's RDNA 2 architecture and features 72 compute units, 4608 stream processors, and a base clock speed of 1825 MHz. In terms of memory, the RX 6800 XT comes equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 VRAM, which provides ample memory for even the most demanding games and applications. The card also features a 256-bit memory interface and a memory bandwidth of 512 GB/s. In terms of power consumption, the RX 6800 XT has a TDP of 300W, which is relatively high but is in line with other high-end graphics cards. Overall, the RX 6800 XT is an impressive graphics card that offers exceptional performance and features. Here is a list of the RX 6800 XT specs: <ul> <li>Architecture: RDNA 2</li> <li>Compute Units: 72</li> <li>Stream Processors: 4608</li> <li>Base Clock Speed: 1825 MHz</li> <li>Boost Clock Speed: 2250 MHz</li> <li>VRAM: 16 GB GDDR6</li> <li>Memory Interface: 256-bit</li> <li>Memory Bandwidth: 512 GB/s</li> <li>TDP: 300W</li> <li>Transistor Count: 26.8 billion</li> </ul>

RX 6800 XT Specs

XFX Speedster MERC319 AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT CORE Gaming Graphics Card with 16GB GDDR6 HDMI 3xDP RX-68XTALFD9

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

XFX Speedster MERC310 AMD Radeon RX 7900XTX Black Gaming Graphics Card with 24GB GDDR6, AMD RDNA 3 RX-79XMERCB9

Radeon RX 7800 XT

NAME	3DMARK	PRICE
GeForce RTX 3080	17656	$489
GeForce RTX 4070	17846	$549
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	21214	$584

NAME	3DMARK	PRICE
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	28531	$991
GeForce RTX 4080	28063	$1169

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