GPU comparison with benchmarksThe Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GameRock 12GB is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB (Ampere) and has 12 GB GDDR6X graphics memory with a bandwidth of 912 GB/s.
The INNO3D GeForce GTX 980 iCHILL HerculeZ X4 Air Boss DHS is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 (Maxwell 2.0) and has 4 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 233 GB/s. |
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GPUThe Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GameRock 12GB has the GA102 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Ampere architecture. The INNO3D GeForce GTX 980 iCHILL HerculeZ X4 Air Boss DHS is based on the graphics chip GM204-400-A1, which comes from the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. |
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Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GameRock 12GB | GPU | INNO3D GeForce GTX 980 iCHILL HerculeZ X4 Air Boss DHS |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 |
GA102 | GPU Chip | GM204-400-A1 |
Ampere | Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 |
70 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 16 |
8960 | Shader | 2048 |
112 | Render Output Units | 64 |
280 | Texture Units | 128 |
70 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GameRock 12GB clocks at 1.188 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 19.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the INNO3D GeForce GTX 980 iCHILL HerculeZ X4 Air Boss DHS is 7.3 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.820 GHz. |
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12 GB | Memory Size | 4 GB |
GDDR6X | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
1.188 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.820 GHz |
19.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 7.3 Gbps |
912 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 233 GB/s |
384 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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1.260 GHz | Base Clock | 1.304 GHz |
1.710 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.418 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GameRock 12GB is powered by 3 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 350 W. The INNO3D GeForce GTX 980 iCHILL HerculeZ X4 Air Boss DHS 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 165 W. |
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350 W | TDP | 165 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 98 °C |
3 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GameRock 12GB is equipped with a total of 3 Axial main fans. The INNO3D GeForce GTX 980 iCHILL HerculeZ X4 Air Boss DHS has 4 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
3 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 3 x 90 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | 1 x 45 mm |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GameRock 12GB. The INNO3D GeForce GTX 980 iCHILL HerculeZ X4 Air Boss DHS supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
1x HDMI v2.1 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0 |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.2 |
-- | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GameRock 12GB it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the INNO3D GeForce GTX 980 iCHILL HerculeZ X4 Air Boss DHS is 4096x2160 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 4096x2160 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_1 |
Yes | Raytracing | No |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | No |
Addressable LED | 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 | No |
Decode | AV1 | No |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | No |
DimensionsThe Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GameRock 12GB is connected to the system via PCIe 4.0 x 16 lanes and requires 3 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The INNO3D GeForce GTX 980 iCHILL HerculeZ X4 Air Boss DHS needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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304 mm | Length | 300 mm |
136 mm | Height | 115 mm |
60 mm | Width | -- |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3 x 16 |
Additional dataThe Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GameRock 12GB has been manufactured with a structure width of 8 nanometers since Q1/2022. The INNO3D GeForce GTX 980 iCHILL HerculeZ X4 Air Boss DHS came on the market in Q1/2015 and will have a structure width of 28 nanometers manufactured. |
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NED3080019KB-1020G | Part-no | C98X-1SDN-M5DNX |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q1/2015 |
699 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 599 $ |
8 nm | Structure size | 28 nm |
data sheet | Documents | -- |
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GameRock 12GB
12 GB GDDR6X |
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INNO3D GeForce GTX 980 iCHILL HerculeZ X4 Air Boss DHS
4 GB GDDR5 |
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GameRock 12GB
12 GB GDDR6X |
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GameRock 12GB
12 GB GDDR6X |
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GameRock 12GB
12 GB GDDR6X |
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GameRock 12GB
12 GB GDDR6X |
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GameRock 12GB
12 GB GDDR6X |
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GameRock 12GB
12 GB GDDR6X |
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GameRock 12GB
12 GB GDDR6X |
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GameRock 12GB
12 GB GDDR6X |
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GameRock 12GB
12 GB GDDR6X |
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GameRock 12GB
12 GB GDDR6X |
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GameRock 12GB
12 GB GDDR6X |
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GameRock 12GB
12 GB GDDR6X |
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INNO3D GeForce GTX 980 iCHILL HerculeZ X4 Air Boss DHS
4 GB GDDR5 |
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GameRock 12GB
12 GB GDDR6X |
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INNO3D GeForce GTX 980 iCHILL HerculeZ X4 Air Boss DHS
4 GB GDDR5 |
Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GameRock 12GB
12 GB GDDR6X |
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INNO3D GeForce GTX 980 iCHILL HerculeZ X4 Air Boss DHS
4 GB GDDR5 |