GPU comparison with benchmarksThe GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 EX (1-Click OC) (V2) is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (Turing) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 XTREME WATERFORCE WB 12G is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB (Ampere) and has 12 GB GDDR6X graphics memory with a bandwidth of 912 GB/s. |
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GPUThe GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 EX (1-Click OC) (V2) has the TU104 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Turing architecture. The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 XTREME WATERFORCE WB 12G is based on the graphics chip GA102, which comes from the Ampere architecture. |
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GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 EX (1-Click OC) (V2) | GPU | GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 XTREME WATERFORCE WB 12G |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB |
TU104 | GPU Chip | GA102 |
Turing | Architecture | Ampere |
46 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 70 |
2944 | Shader | 8960 |
64 | Render Output Units | 112 |
184 | Texture Units | 280 |
46 | Raytracing Cores | 70 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 EX (1-Click OC) (V2) clocks at 1.750 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 14.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 XTREME WATERFORCE WB 12G is 19.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.188 GHz. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 12 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6X |
1.750 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.188 GHz |
14.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 19.0 Gbps |
448 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 912 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 384 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.515 GHz | Base Clock | 1.260 GHz |
1.755 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.830 GHz |
1.71 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 EX (1-Click OC) (V2) is powered by 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 215 W. The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 XTREME WATERFORCE WB 12G has 2 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 350 W. |
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215 W | TDP | 350 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
88 °C | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 EX (1-Click OC) (V2) is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 XTREME WATERFORCE WB 12G has 0 -- main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | -- |
2 x 100 mm | Fan 1 | -- |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Water cooling |
dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | 0 dB |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 EX (1-Click OC) (V2). The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 XTREME WATERFORCE WB 12G 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 | 3x HDMI v2.1 |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 EX (1-Click OC) (V2) it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 XTREME WATERFORCE WB 12G is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
Yes | Raytracing | Yes |
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 |
No | AV1 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 EX (1-Click OC) (V2) is connected to the system via PCIe 3.0 x 16 lanes and requires 3 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 XTREME WATERFORCE WB 12G needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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295 mm | Length | 252 mm |
143 mm | Height | 163 mm |
52 mm | Width | 29 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 EX (1-Click OC) (V2) has been manufactured with a structure width of 12 nanometers since Q3/2018. The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 XTREME WATERFORCE WB 12G came on the market in Q1/2022 and will have a structure width of 8 nanometers manufactured. |
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28NSL6MDU9E2 | Part-no | GV-N3080AORUSX WB-12GD |
Q3/2018 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
699 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 699 $ (Reference) |
12 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 EX (1-Click OC) (V2)
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 XTREME WATERFORCE WB 12G
12 GB GDDR6X |
GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 EX (1-Click OC) (V2)
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 XTREME WATERFORCE WB 12G
12 GB GDDR6X |
GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 EX (1-Click OC) (V2)
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 XTREME WATERFORCE WB 12G
12 GB GDDR6X |
GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 EX (1-Click OC) (V2)
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 XTREME WATERFORCE WB 12G
12 GB GDDR6X |
GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 EX (1-Click OC) (V2)
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 XTREME WATERFORCE WB 12G
12 GB GDDR6X |
GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 EX (1-Click OC) (V2)
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 XTREME WATERFORCE WB 12G
12 GB GDDR6X |
GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 EX (1-Click OC) (V2)
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 XTREME WATERFORCE WB 12G
12 GB GDDR6X |
GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 EX (1-Click OC) (V2)
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 XTREME WATERFORCE WB 12G
12 GB GDDR6X |
GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 EX (1-Click OC) (V2)
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 XTREME WATERFORCE WB 12G
12 GB GDDR6X |
GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 EX (1-Click OC) (V2)
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 XTREME WATERFORCE WB 12G
12 GB GDDR6X |
GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 EX (1-Click OC) (V2)
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 XTREME WATERFORCE WB 12G
12 GB GDDR6X |
GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 EX (1-Click OC) (V2)
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 XTREME WATERFORCE WB 12G
12 GB GDDR6X |