GPU comparison with benchmarksThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Ampere) and has 10 GB GDDR6X graphics memory with a bandwidth of 760 GB/s.
The GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (RDNA 2) and has 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 384 GB/s. |
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GPUThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition has the GA102-200-K1-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Ampere architecture. The GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G is based on the graphics chip Navi 22 XT, which comes from the RDNA 2 architecture. |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition | GPU | GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT |
GA102-200-K1-A1 | GPU Chip | Navi 22 XT |
Ampere | Architecture | RDNA 2 |
68 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 40 |
8704 | Shader | 2560 |
96 | Render Output Units | 64 |
272 | Texture Units | 160 |
68 | Raytracing Cores | 40 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition clocks at 1.188 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 19.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G is 16.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.000 GHz. |
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10 GB | Memory Size | 12 GB |
GDDR6X | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.188 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.000 GHz |
19.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 16.0 Gbps |
760 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 384 GB/s |
320 bit | Memory Interface | 192 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.440 GHz | Base Clock | 2.321 GHz |
1.710 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.622 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | 2.55 GHz | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition is powered by 2 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 320 W. The GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G has 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 230 W. |
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320 W | TDP | 230 W |
370 W | TDP (up) | -- |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
2 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G has 3 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 85 mm | Fan 1 | 3 x 80 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
43 dB | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition. The GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
1x HDMI v2.1 | HDMI Ports | 2x HDMI v2.1 |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 2x DP v1.4a |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 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 |
No LED lighting | 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 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition is connected to the system via PCIe 4.0 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G 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 | 296 mm |
110 mm | Height | 114 mm |
-- | Width | 56 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
1350 g | Weight | -- |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition has been manufactured with a structure width of 8 nanometers since Q3/2020. The GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G came on the market in Q1/2021 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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-- | Part-no | GV-R67XTAORUS E-12GD |
Q3/2020 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
699 $ | Launch Price | 479 $ (Reference) |
8 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition
10 GB GDDR6X |
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GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition
10 GB GDDR6X |
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GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition
10 GB GDDR6X |
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GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition
10 GB GDDR6X |
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GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition
10 GB GDDR6X |
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GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition
10 GB GDDR6X |
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GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition
10 GB GDDR6X |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition
10 GB GDDR6X |
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GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition
10 GB GDDR6X |
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GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition
10 GB GDDR6X |
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GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition
10 GB GDDR6X |
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GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition
10 GB GDDR6X |
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GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition
10 GB GDDR6X |
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GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition
10 GB GDDR6X |
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GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition
10 GB GDDR6X |
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GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6700 XT ELITE 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |