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Triple-fan graphics card in dark gunmetal finish with industrial shroud and backplate

ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3080 O10G V2 graphics card

SKU CH-ARDF-AX6A2

Delivers 10 GB GDDR6X on a 320-bit bus with 8704 CUDA cores and a 1785 MHz boost clock for 4K gaming

  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3080
  • Type of memoryGDDR6X
  • Interface typePCI Express 4.0 x16
  • CUDA core count8704
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Boost frequencyGaming Mode (Default): 1785 MHz
  • 10 GB GDDR6X at 19 Gbps feeds 8704 CUDA cores
  • PCIe 4.0 x16 interface removes bandwidth bottlenecks
  • HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4a drive 7680 x 4320 across four displays
  • Triple-fan cooler with dual ball bearings sustains 1785 MHz boost clock
  • Military-grade certification and 850 W PSU recommendation ensure stable operation

TUF Gaming RTX 3080 10GB GDDR6X Overview

The ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 3080 is a graphics card built on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series architecture. It delivers 8704 CUDA cores and 10GB of GDDR6X memory across a 320-bit interface. The card connects via PCI Express 4.0 x16 and draws power through two 8-pin connectors. A triple-fan cooler with dual ball fan bearings handles thermal management.

Ideal for 4K Gaming and Creative Work

This card suits enthusiasts targeting high-refresh 1440p or 4K gaming with ray tracing enabled. Content creators benefit from the 10GB frame buffer and DirectX 12 Ultimate support for hardware-accelerated workflows. Users with power supplies below 850W or cases limited to dual-slot clearance should consider smaller models. The lack of SLI support also rules out multi-GPU scaling.

320-Bit Memory Bus Decides Fit

The 320-bit memory bus paired with 19 Gbps GDDR6X yields the bandwidth needed for 4K textures and compute loads. If your workload fits within 10GB VRAM, this bus width sustains the throughput the GPU requires. Builds needing more than 10GB for large scenes or AI batches must look at cards with larger memory configurations.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop GPUs & Video Cards, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $523.99
Pricier than about 67% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Boost frequency Gaming Mode (Default): 1785 MHz
Lower than about 68% of the 1,837 comparable items (median 1.89 GHz).
CUDA core count 8704
Higher than about 80% of the 1,946 comparable items (median 4,352).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineTUF Gaming
Model nameTUF-RTX3080-O10G-V2-GAMING
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6X
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3080
Boost frequencyGaming Mode (Default): 1785 MHz
CUDA core count8704
Core frequency1440 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Graphics seriesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series
Effective memory speed19 Gbit/s
Memory bus width320-Bit
DirectX support12 Ultimate
OpenGL support4.6
Supported displays4
Multi-GPU supportNo
VR readyYes
Audio & video
HDCP support2.3
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 4.0 x16
HDMI ports2 x HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort connectors3 x DisplayPort 1.4a
Power
Recommended power supply850 W
Power input connector2 × 8-Pin
More details
Cooling solutionTriple Fans

Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the triple-fan cooler get when the RTX 3080 runs at its 1785 MHz boost clock all day?

The triple-fan design uses dual ball bearings for durability, while the 850 W PSU recommendation reflects the thermal headroom needed for sustained 1785 MHz operation.

My PSU only has a single 8-pin cable — will the card work with an adapter or do I need a second native 8-pin connector?

The board requires two 8-pin power connectors; using an adapter on a single rail can trip over-current protection, so a PSU with two native 8-pin cables is strongly advised.

Will the PCI Express 4.0 x16 interface run at full speed on my older motherboard that only supports PCI Express 3.0?

Yes — the card is backward compatible and will operate at PCI Express 3.0 x16 speeds on a 3.0 motherboard with negligible impact on the 19 Gbps GDDR6X memory throughput.

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