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GeForce RTX 3080 — Ampere · 10 GB GDDR6X · 320 W
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3080

Ampere · 10 GB GDDR6X · 320 W

85
/ 100
From $699
VS
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 3080 — Ampere · 10 GB GDDR6X · 320 W · XLR8
PNY

PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 3080

Ampere · 10 GB GDDR6X · 320 W · XLR8

85
/ 100
From $804
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 3080 lands at 85 and PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 3080 at 85. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick GeForce RTX 3080 if…

  • ✓NVIDIA driver stack
  • ✓DLSS support on RTX
  • ✓Strong resale value

Pick PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 3080 if…

  • ✓NVIDIA driver stack
  • ✓DLSS support on RTX
  • ✓Strong resale value
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

4K & rasterization

Tie

Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Ray tracing

Tie

RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

AI workloads

Tie

Local inference, upscaling, generative tools

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Power efficiency

Tie

Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

GeForce RTX 3080

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

GeForce RTX 3080 more score per dollar ($699 vs $804).

GeForce RTX 3080 85
vs
85 PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 3080

Score breakdown

GeForce RTX 3080
85
raster 85
rt 80
ai 82
efficiency 71
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 3080
85
raster 85
rt 80
ai 82
efficiency 71

Specs side-by-side

GeForce RTX 3080 versus PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 3080 — full spec comparison
Spec GeForce RTX 3080 PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 3080
Architecture
Ampere
Ampere
VRAM
10 GB GDDR6X
10 GB GDDR6X
TBP
320 W
320 W
Release year
2020
2020

GeForce RTX 3080

Pros
  • +NVIDIA driver stack
  • +DLSS support on RTX
  • +Strong resale value
Cons
  • −Power draw scales with tier
  • −Gen-over-gen price creep
  • −VRAM gated per tier

PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 3080

Pros
  • +NVIDIA driver stack
  • +DLSS support on RTX
  • +Strong resale value
Cons
  • −Power draw scales with tier
  • −Gen-over-gen price creep
  • −VRAM gated per tier

FAQ: GeForce RTX 3080 vs PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 3080

Which is better, GeForce RTX 3080 or PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 3080? +

Both score 85 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is GeForce RTX 3080 worth the price? +

At $699, GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in raster.

Is PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 3080 worth the price? +

At $804, PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in raster.

Does GeForce RTX 3080 or PNY XLR8 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 the better value, GeForce RTX 3080 or PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 3080? +

GeForce RTX 3080 — more score per dollar ($699 vs $804). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.