GPU comparison with benchmarksThe INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 iCHILL X3 Air Boss Ultra 4GB is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (Maxwell 2.0) and has 4 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 112 GB/s.
The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G 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 INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 iCHILL X3 Air Boss Ultra 4GB has the GM206-300-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G is based on the graphics chip GA102-200-K1-A1, which comes from the Ampere architecture. |
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INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 iCHILL X3 Air Boss Ultra 4GB | GPU | GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 |
GM206-300-A1 | GPU Chip | GA102-200-K1-A1 |
Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | Ampere |
8 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 68 |
1024 | Shader | 8704 |
32 | Render Output Units | 96 |
64 | Texture Units | 272 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 68 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 iCHILL X3 Air Boss Ultra 4GB clocks at 1.753 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 7.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G is 19.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.188 GHz. |
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4 GB | Memory Size | 10 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR6X |
1.753 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.188 GHz |
7.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 19.0 Gbps |
112 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 760 GB/s |
128 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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1.329 GHz | Base Clock | 1.440 GHz |
1.393 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.845 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 iCHILL X3 Air Boss Ultra 4GB is powered by 2 x 6-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 120 W. The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G 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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120 W | TDP | 320 W |
-- | TDP (up) | 370 W |
98 °C | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
2 x 6-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 iCHILL X3 Air Boss Ultra 4GB is equipped with a total of 3 Axial main fans. The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G has 2 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
3 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 120 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | AIO water cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | 0 dB |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 iCHILL X3 Air Boss Ultra 4GB. The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G 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 v2.0 | HDMI Ports | 3x HDMI v2.1 |
3x DP v1.2 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
1 | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 iCHILL X3 Air Boss Ultra 4GB it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 4096x2160 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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4096x2160 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
No | Raytracing | Yes |
No | 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 |
No | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
No | AV1 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
No | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 iCHILL X3 Air Boss Ultra 4GB is connected to the system via PCIe 3 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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300 mm | Length | 252 mm |
115 mm | Height | 135 mm |
-- | Width | 40 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 iCHILL X3 Air Boss Ultra 4GB has been manufactured with a structure width of 28 nanometers since Q4/2015. The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G came on the market in Q4/2020 and will have a structure width of 8 nanometers manufactured. |
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C960-2SDN-M5CNX | Part-no | GV-N3080AORUSX W-10GD |
Q4/2015 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
249 $ | Launch Price | 699 $ (Reference) |
28 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
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INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 iCHILL X3 Air Boss Ultra 4GB
4 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G
10 GB GDDR6X |
INNO3D GeForce GTX 960 iCHILL X3 Air Boss Ultra 4GB
4 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G
10 GB GDDR6X |