TUF Gaming GeForce RTX™ 3080 12GB GDDR6X with LHR offers a buffed-up design that delivers chart-topping thermal performance.
Built TUF
The TUF Gaming GeForce RTX™ 3080 has been stripped down and built back up to provide more robust power and cooling. A new all-metal shroud houses three powerful axial-tech fans that utilize durable dual ball fan bearings. Fan rotation has been optimized for reduced turbulence, and a stop mode brings all three fans to a halt at low temps. Beneath, independent heatsinks for the GPU and memory keep thermals under tight control. Additional features, including TUF components, Auto-Extreme Technology, a new GPU bracket, and a backplate vent make the TUF a proper powerhouse. For builders looking for a new “old faithful”, this card has your back.
Fans
Axial-tech Upgrades
TUF Gaming cards leverage our tried-and-true Axial-tech fan design, with three fans working in tandem to satisfy the thermal demands of NVIDIA’s new high-octane design. The fans rely on dual ball fan bearings to ensure consistent performance and increased longevity compared to sleeve bearings and other bearing types.
New Directions
The two side fans spin counterclockwise to reduce turbulence. And to eliminate unnecessary noise, a stop mode halts all fans when the GPU temp falls below 50 degrees and power consumption is low.
Heatsink
MaxContact
To get heat into the heatsink array efficiently, so that it can be whisked away by the powerful axial-tech fans, we use a manufacturing process that improves the surface smoothness of the heatspreader at the microscopic level. The extra flatness allows for better contact with the die, helping to enhance thermal transfer.
2.7-slot Design
The heat spreader draws heat up into heatpipes that carry it through a fin stack that fills most of the card’s large, 2.7-slot footprint. This generation of TUF Gaming graphics cards also feature a dedicated
PCB
TUF Components
Components are selected for TUF Gaming graphics cards based on their durability and performance. In addition to top-shelf chokes and MOSFETs, capacitors that meet military-grade certification make the TUF stand tall amongst the competition. The components are soldered to the PCB using our advanced Auto-Extreme automated manufacturing process. Smooth joints on the rear of the PCB and the elimination of human errors ensure each graphics card meets our rigorous specifications. Finally, to ensure flawless performance when it counts, the cards are subjected to a grueling 144-hour validation trial.
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Design
Fresh Shroud
An all-aluminum shroud adds robust protection to TUF Gaming graphics cards and a no-nonsense industrial design and grayscale colorway fits into any build with ease.
It’s Cooler Out Back
The underside of the card reveals a host of improvements. Most of the rear is swathed in a protective metal backplate that prominently features a wide vent. The vent allows hot air to escape towards chassis exhaust fans instead of being recycled back into the cooler. Beneath the GPU, a bracket provides consistent mounting pressure between the die and heat spreader. Stainless steel is used for the I/O bracket to protect ports and provide a more secure mount. A conveniently placed Dual Bios switch allows customization of the card’s default performance profile without software.
Specifications :
| Graphic Engine | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080 |
| Bus Standard | PCI Express 4.0 |
| OpenGL | OpenGL®4.6 |
| Video Memory | 12GB GDDR6X |
| Engine Clock | OC mode : 1740 MHz (Boost Clock) |
| Gaming mode : 1710 MHz (Boost Clock) | |
| CUDA Core | 8960 |
| Memory Speed | 19 Gbps |
| Memory Interface | 384-bit |
| Resolution | Digital Max Resolution 7680 x 4320 |
| Interface | Yes x 2 (Native HDMI 2.1) |
| Yes x 3 (Native DisplayPort 1.4a) | |
| HDCP Support Yes (2.3) | |
| Maximum Display Support | 4 |
| NVlink/ Crossfire Support | No |
| Accessories | 1 x TUF certificate of Reliability |
| 1 x Collection card | |
| 1 x Speedsetup Manual | |
| Software | ASUS GPU Tweak II & GeForce Game Ready Driver & Studio Driver: please download all software from the support site. |
| Dimensions | 299.9 x 126.9 x 51.7 mm |
| 11.81 x 5 x 2.04 inch | |
| Recommended PSU | 850W |
| Power Connectors | 2 x 8-pin |
| Slot | 2.7 Slot |
| AURA SYNC | ARGB |
| Note | * Our wattage recommendation is based on a fully overclocked GPU and CPU system configuration. For a more tailored suggestion, please use the “Choose By Wattage” feature on our PSU product page: https://rog.asus.com/event/PSU/ASUS-Power-Supply-Units/index.html |
