EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X · 350 W · FTW3
GeForce RTX 3080
Ampere · 10 GB GDDR6X · 320 W
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 12GB lands at 85 and GeForce RTX 3080 at 85. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 12GB if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick GeForce RTX 3080 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test4K & rasterization
TieTraditional rendering throughput at high resolution
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Ray tracing
TieRT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
AI workloads
TieLocal inference, upscaling, generative tools
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Power efficiency
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 12GBFrames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 12GB leads on efficiency (73 vs 71).
Value for money
GeForce RTX 3080Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
GeForce RTX 3080 more score per dollar ($699 vs $912).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| VRAM | ▲ 12 GB GDDR6X | 10 GB GDDR6X |
| TBP | 350 W | 320 W |
| Release year | 2022 | 2020 |
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
GeForce RTX 3080
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 12GB vs GeForce RTX 3080
Which is better, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 12GB or GeForce RTX 3080? +
Both score 85 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 12GB worth the price? +
At $912, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 12GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in raster.
Is GeForce RTX 3080 worth the price? +
At $699, GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in raster.
Does EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 12GB or GeForce RTX 3080 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for power efficiency, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 12GB or GeForce RTX 3080? +
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 12GB — leads on efficiency (73 vs 71). Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing.
Which is the better value, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 12GB or GeForce RTX 3080? +
GeForce RTX 3080 — more score per dollar ($699 vs $912). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.