GeForce RTX 3080 vs TITAN RTX

When comparing GeForce RTX 3080 and TITAN RTX, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce RTX 3080 and TITAN RTX is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  GeForce RTX 3080 TITAN RTX
Power consumption (TDP) 320 Watt 280 Watt
Interface PCIe 4.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 12-pin 2x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR6X GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount 10 GB 24 GB
Display Connectors 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort, 1x USB Type-C
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  • GeForce RTX 3080 has 14% more power consumption, than TITAN RTX.
  • GeForce RTX 3080 is connected by PCIe 4.0 x16, and TITAN RTX uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • TITAN RTX has 14 GB more memory, than GeForce RTX 3080.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce RTX 3080 is build with Ampere architecture, and TITAN RTX - with Turing.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce RTX 3080 is 100 MHz higher, than TITAN RTX.
  • GeForce RTX 3080 is manufactured by 8 nm process technology, and TITAN RTX - by 12 nm process technology.
  • GeForce RTX 3080 is 18 mm longer, than TITAN RTX.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce RTX 3080 is 5000 MHz higher, than TITAN RTX.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 95−100 80−85
ultra / 1080p 75−80 60−65
QHD / 1440p 60−65 50−55
4K / 2160p 45−50 35−40
low / 720p 110−120 100−110
medium / 1080p 100−110 90−95
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3080 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 16% more, than TITAN RTX.

Full Specs

  GeForce RTX 3080 TITAN RTX
Architecture Ampere Turing
Code name GA102 TU102
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 1 September 2020 18 December 2018
Pipelines 8704 4608
Core clock speed 1450 MHz 1350 MHz
Boost Clock 1710 MHz 1770 MHz
Transistor count 28,300 million 18,600 million
Manufacturing process technology 8 nm 12 nm
Texture fill rate 465.1 509.8
Length 285 mm 267 mm
Memory bus width 320 Bit 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 19000 MHz 14000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 760.3 GB/s 672.0 GB/s
DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) 12 Ultimate (12_1)
Shader Model 6.5 6.5
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 2.0 2.0
Vulkan 1.2 1.2.131
CUDA 8.5 7.5
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