NVIDIA

RTX 3080

Gaming Graphics Card

10 GB VRAM 2020 Perf. index: 66

Performance index derived from aggregated PassMark benchmark data, normalized to the FPSpilot 0-100 scale.

The NVIDIA RTX 3080 is a graphics card with 10 GB of VRAM launched in 2020. Its FPSpilot gaming performance index is 66/100, derived from aggregated PassMark benchmarks.

Specifications

Manufacturer	NVIDIA
VRAM Memory	10 GB
Release year	2020
Perf. index	66 / 100

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Gaming performance

With an index of 66/100, the NVIDIA RTX 3080 is a high-end card aimed at 1440p with high settings and 4K with optimised settings. At 1080p it reaches very high frame rates, ideal for high-refresh monitors.

VRAM: what resolutions it handles

Its 10 GB of VRAM is the current standard for 1080p and works well at 1440p with sensible settings. In the latest AAA titles with ultra textures you may need to drop texture quality one notch to avoid stuttering.

Technologies & features

As an RTX card, it has dedicated ray tracing cores and supports DLSS 2 (Super Resolution), recovering significant FPS through AI upscaling. It does not support Frame Generation (exclusive to RTX 4000+), but DLSS 2 keeps receiving improvements and support in new games.

Frequently asked questions

Is the NVIDIA RTX 3080 good for gaming in 2026?

Yes. With an FPSpilot index of 66/100, the NVIDIA RTX 3080 performs well in current games. It is suited to 1440p and even 4K with optimised settings.

How much VRAM does the NVIDIA RTX 3080 have and is it enough?

It has 10 GB of VRAM. The current standard for 1080p/1440p; in the newest AAA titles with ultra textures, dropping textures one notch may help.

What power supply do I need for the NVIDIA RTX 3080?

For a card of this tier a quality 750-850 W power supply (80 Plus Gold or better) is recommended, leaving headroom for transient power spikes and the rest of the components.

Is the NVIDIA RTX 3080 worth it versus newer alternatives?

Launched in 2020, it only makes sense at a clearly lower price than current cards of similar performance, which add more modern upscaling technologies, lower power draw and full warranty. On the second-hand market it can be a reasonable option if the price is right.