GPU comparison with benchmarksThe Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (Pascal) and has 8 GB GDDR5X graphics memory with a bandwidth of 320 GB/s.
The ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (Ampere) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 448 GB/s. |
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GPUThe Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix has the GP104-400-A1 / GP104-410-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Pascal architecture. The ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is based on the graphics chip GA104-200-A1, which comes from the Ampere architecture. |
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Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix | GPU | ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
GP104-400-A1 / GP104-410-A1 | GPU Chip | GA104-200-A1 |
Pascal | Architecture | Ampere |
20 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 38 |
2560 | Shader | 4864 |
64 | Render Output Units | 80 |
160 | Texture Units | 152 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 38 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix clocks at 1.251 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 10.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is 14.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.750 GHz. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR5X | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.251 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.750 GHz |
10.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 14.0 Gbps |
320 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 448 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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1.607 GHz | Base Clock | 1.410 GHz |
1.733 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.695 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | 1.67 GHz | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix is powered by 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 180 W. The ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 200 W. |
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180 W | TDP | 200 W |
-- | TDP (up) | 220 W |
94 °C | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix is equipped with a total of 2 Radial main fans. The ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 3 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Radial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 100 mm | Fan 1 | 3 x 95 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | 33-35 dB |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix. The ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
1x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 2x HDMI v2.1 |
3x DP v1.4 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
1 | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 | ASUS Aura Sync |
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 |
No | AV1 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix is connected to the system via PCIe 3.0 x 16 lanes and requires 3 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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285 mm | Length | 301 mm |
133 mm | Height | 143 mm |
-- | Width | 54 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix has been manufactured with a structure width of 16 nanometers since Q2/2016. The ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti came on the market in Q4/2020 and will have a structure width of 8 nanometers manufactured. |
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426018336-3651 | Part-no | TUF-RTX3060TI-8G-GAMING |
Q2/2016 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
599 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 459 $ |
16 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix
8 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
8 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix
8 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
8 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix
8 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
8 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix
8 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
8 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix
8 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
8 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix
8 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
8 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix
8 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
8 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Phoenix
8 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
8 GB GDDR6 |