NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Benchmarks and Review

Two years after the RTX20 series, the RTX30 series has finally arrived.
Since its release on September 17, 2020, there has been a shortage of stock due to demand for gaming, mining, etc., but it has finally

Gainward GeForce RTX3080 PHOENIX GS　(NED3080S19IA-132AX VD7385)

I bought.

While the RTX3080 retail price is over 10 yen including tax, this one is in the 9 yen range including tax... How does it perform?
So, I'd like to benchmark and review the RTX3080, the second highest model in the GeForce RTX30 series.

*The published scores are based on the author's PC environment. Please use them as a reference only.

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Gainward GeForce RTX3080 PHOENIX GS Overview

There are currently five products in the GeForce RTX 30 series announced.
The top-tier models are the RTX 3090, RTX 3080, RTX 3070, RTX 3060 Ti, and the RTX 3060, which was announced to be released in February.

These "GeForce RTX 30" series models are equipped with NVIDIA's "Ampere architecture."
According to the official informationPerformance is about twice as good as the RTX2080It seems.

I was a little hesitant because I had never purchased Gainward parts before, but I decided to buy some before they sold out.
After further research, I found out that Gainward is a manufacturer founded in Taiwan in 1985, and is currently a group company of Palit, a well-known company for which Dospara is an agent.

First, a quick summary of the specs.

Please note that the auxiliary power connector is 8-pin x 2 and the recommended power supply is 750W, so please make sure it is compatible.

Gainward RTX3080 PHOENIX GS unboxing

First, open it.
It's hard to tell from the photo, but the outer box is larger than I expected.

My first impression when I opened it was that it was bigger and heavier than I expected.
By the way, the included items were the main unit, support stays, and cables.

This mechanical feeling.
From the looks of it, it seems to perform well.

Gainward RTX3080 PHOENIX GS exterior

Size comparison with the RTX2070super and G913tkl I used previously.
As you can see, it's a very large size, so be sure to check that it fits your case size before purchasing.

This part of the fan seems to shine.
The subtle phoenix design stands out.

Configuration: 1 HDMI, 3 DisplayPort.
The model I used before also has this configuration, so there's no problem!

The auxiliary power supply is 8-pin x 2.
There is no lighting on the side, but it has a simple and nice design.

The top surface features a phoenix, which is the motif of the product name.
When I installed it, it had a great presence.

Gainward RTX3080 PHOENIX GS benchmark results

Verification PC specifications

This is a cost-effective configuration, with 750W being the minimum recommended power supply.
How much will the score increase?
Let's compare it with the scores of the RTX2070Super.

3D MARK

First, we measured using the standard benchmark software 3D MARK.
Time Spy and Fire Strike allow you to benchmark DirectX 12 and DirectX 11 respectively, while Port Royal allows you to benchmark the much talked about ray tracing.

*The author's monitor environment is WQHD (2560 x 1440), so measurements were taken at WQHD settings.

Approximately 50% faster than RTX2070Super!

This is also about 50% higher!

This is where the biggest difference comes out.
You can also play ray tracing compatible games smoothly.

FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION

This is also a standard benchmark software for FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION.
All measurements were taken with "High quality settings" and DLSS turned off.

The Full HD score was slower than expected, with the result being almost the same as WQHD.
Perhaps there are environmental issues as well, as this is the limit for full HD scores.
As for 4K, the average FPS was around 60-80, so I felt that 4K gaming had reached a practical level.

The GPU temperature during the benchmark hovered in the low 70s. The RTX 2070 Super I used previously would sometimes heat up to around 80°C, so it's safe to say that the GPU generates less heat compared to its performance.

Cyberpunk 2077

This is a much talked about blockbuster that had over 100 million simultaneous users on Steam on the day of its release.
This game requires high graphics processing power.
Tested with image quality set to "Ultra" and ray tracing lighting set to "Psycho."

*Benchmark numbers for the following games are not available, so they are listed in fps.

Even at the highest settings, there are no problems playing normally in both Full HD and WQHD!
There's no denying that 4K feels a little lacking, but if you change the image quality settings you should be able to play comfortably.

Ray tracing image quality comparison

Ray tracing screen comparison.
It may be hard to tell at first glance, but there are differences everywhere, such as in the reflections in puddles, lighting, and shadow quality.

Ray tracing ON

Ray tracing OFF

Assassin's Creed Valhalla

This latest title is Assassin's Creed Valhalla, with a Viking theme.
Here too, the drawing quality preset was tested at "highest."

In Full HD and WQHD, it gives a very comfortable impression, with a constant output of 60fps or more.
I think you can maintain 60fps even in 4K if you lower the quality a little.

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne

Monster Hunter is still gaining popularity with the release of the new demo version.
I set the image quality setting to "Highest," the texture to "High Resolution Texture Pack," and turned on the DSLL to test it.

Even with the High Resolution Texture Pack installed, the game runs smoothly and with plenty of room to maneuver.
When I played the game before, I didn't have the High Resolution Texture Pack installed, but once you get used to the high image quality, it's hard to go back to the previous settings.

Apex Legends

Needless to say, this battle royale FPS is extremely popular in Japan.
There may not be much point in setting the FPS game to the highest settings, but I tested it at the highest settings.

Apex could only measure fps up to the monitor's performance limit, so the result was that both Full HD and WQHD were almost always stuck at 144 fps.
If it's like this, I think you can aim for 240fps depending on the settings.

Fortnite

In Fortnite, we set the graphics settings to "highest" and tested with ray tracing on and with ray tracing off.

I really felt the heavy processing required for ray tracing.
Turning on ray tracing in a WQHD environment results in a drop in fps of approximately 60%.
I felt that in PvP games, there was no need to sacrifice frame rate in favor of ray tracing.

The best graphics cards for ray tracing

Gainward GeForce RTX3080 PHOENIX GS(NED3080S19IA-132AX VD7385) was tested.

This is the perfect graphics card for those who want to play games at high resolutions above WQHD or using ray tracing, and I feel that the era in which 4K gaming can be played at a reasonable price has finally arrived.
In addition to their use in gaming and video editing, demand for graphics cards is skyrocketing due to the impact of mining virtual currencies such as Bitcoin, further accelerating the shortage.

At around 10 yen, this is a very expensive graphics card, but it offers performance that matches the price and its cooling performance is also impeccable.
Regarding the power supply issue, which I was personally concerned about, it has been working fine so far without any issues, but if you are planning to buy a PC in the future, I would recommend purchasing a power supply of around 1000W to give yourself some leeway.

It offers excellent cost performance among the RTX3080 models, so it's definitely worth choosing this product.