GPU comparison with benchmarksThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 8G is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (Turing) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 452 GB/s.
The EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 Black Gaming is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Ampere) and has 10 GB GDDR6X graphics memory with a bandwidth of 760 GB/s. |
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GPUThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 8G has the TU104 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Turing architecture. The EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 Black Gaming is based on the graphics chip GA102-200-K1-A1, which comes from the Ampere architecture. |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 8G | GPU | EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 Black Gaming |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 |
TU104 | GPU Chip | GA102-200-K1-A1 |
Turing | Architecture | Ampere |
46 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 68 |
2944 | Shader | 8704 |
64 | Render Output Units | 96 |
184 | Texture Units | 272 |
46 | Raytracing Cores | 68 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 8G clocks at 1.767 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 14.1 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 Black Gaming is 19.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.188 GHz. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 10 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6X |
1.767 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.188 GHz |
14.1 Gbps | Memory Speed | 19.0 Gbps |
452 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 760 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 320 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 | 1.440 GHz |
1.890 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.710 GHz |
1.71 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 8G is powered by 2 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 250 W. The EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 Black Gaming has 2 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 320 W. |
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250 W | TDP | 320 W |
300 W | TDP (up) | 370 W |
88 °C | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
2 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 8G is equipped with a total of 0 Axial main fans. The EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 Black Gaming has 3 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
-- | Fan 1 | 3 x 90 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Water cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
0 dB | Noise (Load) | 42-44 dB |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 8G. The EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 Black Gaming supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
3x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
1 | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 8G it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 Black Gaming 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 |
GIGABYTE RGB Fusion | LED | Addressable LED |
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 GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 8G is connected to the system via PCIe 3.0 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 Black Gaming needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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291 mm | Length | 285 mm |
159 mm | Height | 111 mm |
29 mm | Width | -- |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 8G has been manufactured with a structure width of 12 nanometers since Q3/2018. The EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 Black Gaming came on the market in Q4/2020 and will have a structure width of 8 nanometers manufactured. |
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GV-N2080AORUSX WB-8GC | Part-no | 10G-P5-3881-KR |
Q3/2018 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
839 $ | Launch Price | 799 $ |
12 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 Black Gaming
10 GB GDDR6X |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 Black Gaming
10 GB GDDR6X |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 Black Gaming
10 GB GDDR6X |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 Black Gaming
10 GB GDDR6X |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 Black Gaming
10 GB GDDR6X |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 Black Gaming
10 GB GDDR6X |
EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 Black Gaming
10 GB GDDR6X |
EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 Black Gaming
10 GB GDDR6X |
EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 Black Gaming
10 GB GDDR6X |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 Black Gaming
10 GB GDDR6X |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 Black Gaming
10 GB GDDR6X |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 Black Gaming
10 GB GDDR6X |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 Black Gaming
10 GB GDDR6X |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 Black Gaming
10 GB GDDR6X |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 Black Gaming
10 GB GDDR6X |