GeForce RTX 3080 10GB vs GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB is about 5% faster for gaming.

Verdict

  • Performance index: the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB is 5% faster (90 vs 86).
  • 1080p high, 23 popular games: GeForce RTX 3080 12GB +4% on average (est.); the processor caps both in 5 of 23 games.
  • 1440p high, 23 popular games: GeForce RTX 3080 12GB +4% on average (est.); the processor caps both in 5 of 23 games.
  • 4K high, 23 popular games: GeForce RTX 3080 12GB +4% on average (est.); the processor caps both in 2 of 23 games.
  • Video memory: GeForce RTX 3080 12GB has 12 GB vs 10 GB.
  • Power (TDP): GeForce RTX 3080 10GB 320 W, GeForce RTX 3080 12GB 350 W; the GeForce RTX 3080 10GB delivers 5% more performance per watt.
  • Age: the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB is 2 years newer (2022 vs 2020).

FPS figures assume a Ryzen 7 9850X3D, the fastest gaming processor in our catalog, so the graphics card is the limit wherever possible.

Specs

SpecGeForce RTX 3080 10GBGeForce RTX 3080 12GB
Performance index8690
Brand / seriesNVIDIA RTX 30NVIDIA RTX 30
Released20202022
Video memory10 GB12 GB
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Memory bus320-bit384-bit
Power (TDP)320 W350 W
Hardware ray tracingYesYes
UpscalingDLSS, FSRDLSS, FSR

Ray tracing and upscaling support follow the GPU architecture (series), not per-game support.

Estimated FPS in popular games (high preset)

Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+.

Values above 300 fps are shown as 300+. Hover a value for its range. How we estimate FPS

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