EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Ultra Gaming LHR
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G
GPU comparison with benchmarksThe EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Ultra Gaming LHR is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 LHR (Ampere) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
The GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (Pascal) and has 8 GB GDDR5X graphics memory with a bandwidth of 332 GB/s. |
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GPUThe EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Ultra Gaming LHR has the GA104-302-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Ampere architecture. The GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G is based on the graphics chip GP104-400-A1 / GP104-410-A1, which comes from the Pascal architecture. |
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| EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Ultra Gaming LHR | GPU | GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 LHR | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 |
| GA104-302-A1 | GPU Chip | GP104-400-A1 / GP104-410-A1 |
| Ampere | Architecture | Pascal |
| 46 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 20 |
| 5888 | Shader | 2560 |
| 96 | Render Output Units | 64 |
| 184 | Texture Units | 160 |
| 46 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Ultra Gaming LHR clocks at 1.750 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 14.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G is 10.4 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.300 GHz. |
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| 8 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
| GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR5X |
| 1.750 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.300 GHz |
| 14.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 10.4 Gbps |
| 448 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 332 GB/s |
| 256 bit | Memory Interface | 256 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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| 1.500 GHz | Base Clock | 1.759 GHz |
| 1.770 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.936 GHz |
| Avg (Game) Clock | 1.90 GHz | |
| Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Ultra Gaming LHR is powered by 2 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 220 W. The GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G has 2 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 180 W. |
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| 220 W | TDP | 180 W |
| 240 W | TDP (up) | -- |
| 93 °C | Tjunction max | 94 °C |
| 2 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Ultra Gaming LHR is equipped with a total of 3 Axial main fans. The GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G has 1 Axial (Radiator) main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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| Axial | Fan-Type | Axial (Radiator) |
| 3 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 1 x 120 mm |
| -- | Fan 2 | -- |
| Air cooling | Cooler-Type | AIO water cooling |
| 0 dB | Noise (Idle) | dB |
| 42-43 dB | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Ultra Gaming LHR. The GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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| 4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
| 2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
| 1x HDMI v2.1 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0b |
| 3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4 |
| -- | DVI Ports | 1 |
| -- | VGA Ports | -- |
| -- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Ultra Gaming LHR it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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| 7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
| 12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_1 |
| Yes | Raytracing | No |
| Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
| Addressable LED | LED | GIGABYTE RGB Fusion |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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| Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
| Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
| Decode | AV1 | No |
| Decode | VP8 | Decode |
| Decode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Ultra Gaming LHR is connected to the system via PCIe 4.0 x 16 lanes and requires 3 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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| 285 mm | Length | 264 mm |
| 111 mm | Height | 124 mm |
| -- | Width | 41 mm |
| 3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
| -- | Weight | -- |
| PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Ultra Gaming LHR has been manufactured with a structure width of 8 nanometers since Q2/2021. The GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G came on the market in Q2/2016 and will have a structure width of 16 nanometers manufactured. |
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| 08G-P5-3755-KL | Part-no | GV-N1080XTREME W-8GD |
| Q2/2021 | Release date | Q2/2016 |
| 639 $ | Launch Price | 599 $ (Reference) |
| 8 nm | Structure size | 16 nm |
| data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
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Benchmark results
3DMark Benchmark (DirectX, Raytracing)
3DMark is a benchmark program that determines the performance of certain components of a computer and then reports the performance as a numerical value.
Time Spy Extreme Graphics score
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Ultra Gaming LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G
8 GB GDDR5X |
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Port Royal (Raytracing)
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Ultra Gaming LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G
8 GB GDDR5X |
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Speed Way Graphics Score (Raytracing)
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Ultra Gaming LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
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Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 was developed by CD Projekt Red and is based on the development studio's own REDengine 4. Ray tracing is switched off in our benchmarks.
3840x2160 (2160p)
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Ultra Gaming LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
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2560x1440 (1440p)
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Ultra Gaming LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
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1920x1080 (1080p)
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Ultra Gaming LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
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The Last of Us Part 1
The Last of Us Part One is a game released by Sony in June 2013 exclusively for the Playstation and released for the PC in early 2023. The benchmark values here were determined at high details.
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Ultra Gaming LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
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2560x1440 (1440p)
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Ultra Gaming LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
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1920x1080 (1080p)
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Ultra Gaming LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
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Battlefield 5
Battlefield 5 is a visually stunning game that is ideal as a graphics card benchmark. We test the game with maximum details on Windows 10.
3840x2160 (2160p)
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Ultra Gaming LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G
8 GB GDDR5X |
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2560x1440 (1440p)
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Ultra Gaming LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G
8 GB GDDR5X |
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1920x1080 (1080p)
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Ultra Gaming LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G
8 GB GDDR5X |
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Geekbench 6 (OpenCL, Vulkan, Metal)
Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark for main processors, which also carries out 3 different graphics benchmarks and outputs them in the form of a numerical value.
Geekbench 6 - OpenCL
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Ultra Gaming LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G
8 GB GDDR5X |
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Geekbench 6 - Vulkan
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Ultra Gaming LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G
8 GB GDDR5X |
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FP32 Performance (Single-precision TFLOPS)
The theoretical computing power of the graphics card with single precision (32 bit) in TFLOPS indicates how many trillion FP32 floating point operations the graphics card (GPU) can perform per second.
FP32 (TFLOPS)
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 XC3 Ultra Gaming LHR
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G
8 GB GDDR5X |
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