GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X · 350 W
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3080
Ampere · 10 GB GDDR6X · 320 W · Aorus Master
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 3080 12GB lands at 85 and Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3080 at 85. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick GeForce RTX 3080 12GB if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick Gigabyte Aorus Master 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
GeForce RTX 3080 12GBFrames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
GeForce RTX 3080 12GB leads on efficiency (73 vs 71).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| VRAM | ▲ 12 GB GDDR6X | 10 GB GDDR6X |
| TBP | 350 W | 320 W |
| Release year | 2022 | 2020 |
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
Gigabyte Aorus Master 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: GeForce RTX 3080 12GB vs Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3080
Which is better, GeForce RTX 3080 12GB or Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3080? +
Both score 85 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce RTX 3080 12GB worth the price? +
At $799, GeForce RTX 3080 12GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in raster.
Is Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3080 worth the price? +
At $804, Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in raster.
Does GeForce RTX 3080 12GB or Gigabyte Aorus Master 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, GeForce RTX 3080 12GB or Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3080? +
GeForce RTX 3080 12GB — leads on efficiency (73 vs 71). Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing.