GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 and the PNY GeForce RTX 3080 XLR8 Gaming Uprising Epic-X RGB Triple Fan Edition, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 and has 1408 texture shaders and 22 execution units. PNY GeForce RTX 3080 XLR8 Gaming Uprising Epic-X RGB Triple Fan Edition is based on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, which has 8704 shaders and 68 execution units. |
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ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 | GPU | PNY GeForce RTX 3080 XLR8 Gaming Uprising Epic-X RGB Triple Fan Edition |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 |
TU116-300-A1 | GPU Chip | GA102-200-K1-A1 |
Turing | Architecture | Ampere |
22 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 68 |
1408 | Shader | 8704 |
48 | Render Output Units | 96 |
88 | Texture Units | 272 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 68 |
MemoryThe ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 has 6 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR5 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 192 GB/s. The PNY GeForce RTX 3080 XLR8 Gaming Uprising Epic-X RGB Triple Fan Edition can access 10 GB GDDR6X graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 760 GB/s. |
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6 GB | Memory Size | 10 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR6X |
2.000 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.188 GHz |
8.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 19.0 Gbps |
192 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 760 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 320 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 clocks in the base with up to 1.530 GHz. The base frequency of the PNY GeForce RTX 3080 XLR8 Gaming Uprising Epic-X RGB Triple Fan Edition is 1.440 GHz. |
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1.530 GHz | Base Clock | 1.440 GHz |
1.815 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.710 GHz |
1.79 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 is 120 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 1 x 8-Pin connector. The PNY GeForce RTX 3080 XLR8 Gaming Uprising Epic-X RGB Triple Fan Edition has a TDP of 320 W and is supplied with the required energy via 2 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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120 W | TDP | 320 W |
-- | TDP (up) | 370 W |
95 °C | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 has a total of 3 Axial fans. The PNY GeForce RTX 3080 XLR8 Gaming Uprising Epic-X RGB Triple Fan Edition has 3 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
3 x 80 mm | Fan 1 | 3 x 90 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | 42-44 dB |
ConnectivityIn the connectivity category, we recorded the number of ports on a graphics card. A total of 3 screens can be connected to the ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660. The PNY GeForce RTX 3080 XLR8 Gaming Uprising Epic-X RGB Triple Fan Edition supports a maximum of 4 screens. |
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3 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
1x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
1x DP v1.4 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
1 | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the PNY GeForce RTX 3080 XLR8 Gaming Uprising Epic-X RGB Triple Fan Edition is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
No | Raytracing | Yes |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
No LED lighting | LED | Addressable LED |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs directly in the graphics card reduces the load when playing or creating videos. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
No | AV1 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 is 264 mm long, 130 mm high and 55 mm wide. The PNY GeForce RTX 3080 XLR8 Gaming Uprising Epic-X RGB Triple Fan Edition is 294 mm long, 112 mm high and 56 mm wide. |
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264 mm | Length | 294 mm |
130 mm | Height | 112 mm |
55 mm | Width | 56 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 was released in Q1/2019 at a price of 219 $ (Reference). The PNY GeForce RTX 3080 XLR8 Gaming Uprising Epic-X RGB Triple Fan Edition was introduced in Q4/2020 at a price of 739 $. |
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TUF3-GTX1660-6G-GAMING | Part-no | VCG308010TFXMPB |
Q1/2019 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
219 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 739 $ |
12 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660
6 GB GDDR5 |
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PNY GeForce RTX 3080 XLR8 Gaming Uprising Epic-X RGB Triple Fan Edition
10 GB GDDR6X |
ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660
6 GB GDDR5 |
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PNY GeForce RTX 3080 XLR8 Gaming Uprising Epic-X RGB Triple Fan Edition
10 GB GDDR6X |
ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660
6 GB GDDR5 |
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PNY GeForce RTX 3080 XLR8 Gaming Uprising Epic-X RGB Triple Fan Edition
10 GB GDDR6X |
ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660
6 GB GDDR5 |
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PNY GeForce RTX 3080 XLR8 Gaming Uprising Epic-X RGB Triple Fan Edition
10 GB GDDR6X |
ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660
6 GB GDDR5 |
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PNY GeForce RTX 3080 XLR8 Gaming Uprising Epic-X RGB Triple Fan Edition
10 GB GDDR6X |