NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce 8800 GT
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
NVIDIA
8800 GT
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RTX 3080 and 8800 GT across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RTX 3080 outperforms 8800 GT by 64% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+64%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce 8800 GT: key takeaway
The comparison of RTX 3080 and 8800 GT shows a 64% advantage for RTX 3080 in gaming performance, while 8800 GT may still be stronger in efficiency and feature set. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
NVIDIAPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
6439
67100
100100
7413
COMPARISON RESULT
RTX 3080 is the best overall choice
RTX 3080 leads in combined game performance. RTX 3080 offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
RTX 3080 leads in the combined performance index
8800 GT costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 23–28of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
GeForce RTX 3080
130 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce 8800 GT
100/100 · Price $79The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares RTX 3080 and 8800 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
64Better
39
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
52Better
34
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
50Better
32
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
67
100Better
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
72Better
62
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RTX 3080 and 8800 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4a—
HDMIHDMI 2.1—
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingDLSS 2—
Max resolution7680 × 43202560 × 1600
USB Type-CNoNo
Vulkan1.4—
DirectX12.210.0
OpenGL4.63.3
TFLOPS29.77Better0.336
Power consumption320 W125 WBetter
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR3
Power connector16 pin6 pin
Release date20202007
ArchitectureAmpereTesla
ThicknessDual-slotSingle-slot
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.6OpenCL 1.1, CUDA 1.1
Launch price$699$79Better
Shader units / cores8704Better112
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 2x16
Clock speed1440 - 1710 MHzBetter600 MHz
Base clock1440 MHzBetter600 MHz
Boost clock1710 MHzBetter600 MHz
VRAM10 GB GDDR6X512 MB GDDR3Better
Memory frequency19 GHzBetter1,8 GHz
Memory bus320 bitBetter256 bit
Memory bandwidth760 GB/sBetter58 GB/s
Power consumption320 W125 WBetter
Process node8 nmBetter65 nm
Recommended PSU700 W300 WBetter
Length285 mm229 mmBetter
Die size628 mm²324 mm²Better
Memory cacheL1 128 KB, L2 5 MBL2 0.06 MBBetter
Transistor count28300 millionBetter754 million
Max monitors43
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RTX 3080 and 8800 GT across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
RTX 30808800 GT
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
32 FPSEstimated 66%
23 FPSEstimated 64%
1080p Ultra
27 FPSEstimated 66%
20 FPSEstimated 64%
1440p Ultra
20 FPSEstimated 66%
11 FPSEstimated 58%
4K Ultra
11 FPSEstimated 64%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Black Myth: WukongRTX 308032 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT23 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 308027 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT20 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 308020 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT11 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 308011 FPSEstimated 64%8800 GT5 FPSEstimated 55%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRTX 308032 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT23 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 308027 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT20 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 308020 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT11 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 308011 FPSEstimated 64%8800 GT5 FPSEstimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2RTX 3080266 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GT195 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 3080187 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GT137 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 3080145 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GT77 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 308067 FPSEstimated 72%8800 GT29 FPSEstimated 63%
Cyberpunk 2077RTX 3080172 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GT126 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 3080148 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GT108 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 3080105 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GT56 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 308045 FPSEstimated 72%8800 GT19 FPSEstimated 63%
Forza Horizon 5RTX 3080216 FPSEstimated 80%8800 GT159 FPSEstimated 78%RTX 3080140 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GT103 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 3080131 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GT69 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 308099 FPSEstimated 72%8800 GT43 FPSEstimated 63%
God of War RagnarökRTX 308032 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT23 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 308027 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT20 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 308020 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT11 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 308011 FPSEstimated 64%8800 GT5 FPSEstimated 55%
Hogwarts LegacyRTX 3080140 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GT103 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 3080117 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GT86 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 308094 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GT50 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 308046 FPSEstimated 72%8800 GT20 FPSEstimated 63%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RTX 308032 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT23 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 308027 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT20 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 308020 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT11 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 308011 FPSEstimated 64%8800 GT5 FPSEstimated 55%
Monster Hunter WildsRTX 308032 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT23 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 308027 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT20 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 308020 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT11 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 308011 FPSEstimated 64%8800 GT5 FPSEstimated 55%
StarfieldRTX 308032 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT23 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 308027 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT20 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 308020 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT11 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 308011 FPSEstimated 64%8800 GT5 FPSEstimated 55%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares RTX 3080 and 8800 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100643949%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100653268%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100673271%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 1007413140%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1006710040%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares RTX 3080 and 8800 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100692788%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100682883%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100673271%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100702498%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100673173%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares RTX 3080 and 8800 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.210.0
Vulkan1.4—
OpenGL4.63.3
UpscalingDLSS 2—
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.6OpenCL 1.1, CUDA 1.1
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RTX 3080 and 8800 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureAmpereTesla
Process node8 nmBetter65 nm
Release date20202007
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RTX 3080 and 8800 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count28300 millionBetter754 million
Die size628 mm²324 mm²Better
Shader units / cores8704Better112
Base clock1440 MHzBetter600 MHz
Boost clock1710 MHzBetter600 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RTX 3080 and 8800 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 2x16
Length285 mm229 mmBetter
ThicknessDual-slotSingle-slot
Recommended PSU700 W300 WBetter
Power connector16 pin6 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RTX 3080 and 8800 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.1—
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4a—
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors43
Max resolution7680 × 43202560 × 1600
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RTX 3080 and 8800 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM10 GB GDDR6X512 MB GDDR3Better
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR3
Memory bus320 bitBetter256 bit
TFLOPS29.77Better0.336
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Beyond percentages: causes, relevant specifications, and practical impact behind every chart.
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Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: RTX 3080 or 8800 GT?+
RTX 3080 has the higher overall gaming score, while RTX 3080 offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
RTX 3080 is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
RTX 3080 is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
RTX 3080 offers more overall performance, while RTX 3080 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
RTX 3080 is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
RTX 3080 is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
RTX 3080 leads in combined 1440p performance. RTX 3080 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RTX 3080 is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
8800 GT is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
8800 GT is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to RTX 3080 if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.