Asus TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3080 OC

One of Asus' takes on the killer RTX 3080, the TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3080 OC goes tri-fan and long versus the RTX 3080 Founders Edition's unique cooling scheme. It's a solid speedster but it can't top Nvidia's own effort at stock speeds.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • Memory Speed:19 Gbps.Digital Max Resolution:7680 x 4320
  • NVIDIA Ampere Streaming Multiprocessors: The building blocks for the world’s fastest, most efficient GPU, the all-new Ampere SM brings 2X the FP32 throughput and improved power efficiency
  • 2nd Generation RT Cores: Experience 2X the throughput of 1st gen RT Cores, plus concurrent RT and shading for a whole new level of ray tracing performance
  • 3rd Generation Tensor Cores: Get up to 2X the throughput with structural sparsity and advanced AI algorithms such as DLSS. Now with support for up to 8K resolution, these cores deliver a massive boost in game performance and all-new AI capabilities.Avoid using unofficial software
  • Axial-Tech Fan Design has been tuned up with more fan blades and a reversed rotational direction for the center fan
  • Dual Ball Fan Bearings can last up to twice as long as sleeve bearing designs
  • Military-grade Capacitors and other TUF components enhance durability and performance
  • GPU Tweak II provides intuitive performance tweaking, thermal controls, and system monitoring

PROS

+ Monster frame rates at 4K, per the RTX 3080 norm
+ Excellent cooling profile
+ Decent overclocking headroom and stability
+ Two HDMI 2.1 ports instead of the usual one

CONS

- Requires a very roomy chassis
- In some titles, a beat or two behind the GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition at stock

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on October 15, 2020
One of Asus' takes on the killer RTX 3080, the TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3080 OC goes tri-fan and long versus the RTX 3080 Founders Edition's unique cooling scheme. It's a solid speedster but it can't top Nvidia's own effort at stock speeds.
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