GeForce RTX 3080

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

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GeForce RTX 4070

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 WINDFORCE OC 12G Graphics Card, 3X WINDFORCE Fans, 12GB 192-bit GDDR6X, GV-N4070WF3OC-12GD Video Card

ASUS Dual GeForce® RTX 4070 OC Edition 12GB GDDR6X, IP5X, Auto-Extreme Technology, 144-Hour Validation Program, HDMI 2.1a, DP 1.4a

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

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. Specs:<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

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)

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

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Super WINDFORCE OC 12G Graphics Card, 3X WINDFORCE Fans, 12GB 192-bit GDDR6X, GV-N407SWF3OC-12GD Video Card

Radeon RX 7900 GRE

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Sapphire 11325-04-20G Pulse AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE Gaming Graphics Card with 16GB GDDR6, AMD RDNA 3

Radeon RX 6900 XT

Sapphire Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Gaming OC 16GB GDDR6 HDMI 3 DP LITE,11308-13-20G

GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6900 XT Master 16G Graphics Card, MAX-Covered Cooling, 16GB 256-bit GDDR6, GV-R69XTAORUS M-16GD REV2.0 Video Card

GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6900 XT Xtreme WATERFORCE WB 16G Graphics Card, WATERFORCE Water Block Cooling System, 16GB 256-bit GDDR6, GV-R69XTAORUSX WB-16GD Video Card

Radeon RX 6950 XT

GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6950 XT Gaming OC 16G Graphics Card, WINDFORCE 3X Cooling System, 16GB 256-bit GDDR6, GV-R695XTGAMING OC-16GD Video Card

Radeon RX 7800 XT

GIGABYTE Radeon RX 7800 XT Gaming OC 16G Graphics Card, 3X WINDFORCE Fans 16GB 256-bit GDDR6, GV-R78XTGAMING OC-16GD Video Card

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GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti was released on January 3rd, 2023. This high-performance GPU is built on the 5 nm process and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, ensuring compatibility with all modern games and upcoming features such as hardware-raytracing and variable-rate shading.

RTX 4070 Ti Release Date

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is based on the AD104 graphics processor, featuring 7680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs. It also includes 240 tensor cores and 60 raytracing acceleration cores, making it ideal for machine learning applications and raytracing support. The GPU operates at a frequency of 2310 MHz, which can be boosted up to 2610 MHz, and is paired with 12 GB GDDR6X memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). The card has a dual-slot design, draws power from a 16-pin connector, and has a maximum power draw of 285 W. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, and it connects to the system via a PCI-Express 4.0 x16 interface. The card's dimensions are 285 mm x 112 mm x 42 mm, and it features a dual-slot cooling solution. The launch price for the RTX 4070 Ti was 799 US Dollars. Specs:<ul><li>Graphics Processor: AD104-400-A1</li><li>Process: 5 nm</li><li>Shading Units: 7680</li><li>Texture Mapping Units: 240</li><li>ROPs: 80</li><li>Tensor Cores: 240</li><li>Raytracing Acceleration Cores: 60</li><li>Memory: 12 GB GDDR6X</li><li>Memory Interface: 192-bit</li><li>GPU Frequency: 2310 MHz (boostable to 2610 MHz)</li><li>Memory Frequency: 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective)</li><li>Power Connector: 1x 16-pin</li><li>Power Draw: 285 W</li><li>Display Outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a</li><li>Interface: PCI-Express 4.0 x16</li><li>Dimensions: 285 mm x 112 mm x 42 mm</li><li>Cooling Solution: Dual-slot</li><li>Launch Price: 799 US Dollars</li></ul>

RTX 4070 Ti Specs

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

RTX 4070 Ti vs 3080 Benchmark

NAME	3DMARK	PRICE
GeForce RTX 3080	17656	$481
GeForce RTX 4070	17846	$549
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	21214	$599

NAME	3DMARK	PRICE
Radeon RX 7900 GRE	21644	$549
Radeon RX 6900 XT	20621	$1138
Radeon RX 6950 XT	21878	$1209

RX 7800 XT vs RTX 4070 Ti

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