[ MODERN PCI EXPRESS GRAPHICS // IDENTIFIED COMPONENT ]
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition 10 GB
GA102 / Ampere, 2020. This entry identifies one model or reference configuration; related products and OEM variants are distinguished below.
MODEL / VARIANT: This is original 10 GB FE, distinct from RTX 3080 12 GB and later 10 GB partner variants. Power connector, cooler size and output layout can vary by board maker.
Recorded specifications
| Cataloged product | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition 10 GB |
|---|---|
| Generation / core | GA102 / Ampere, 2020 |
| Core & memory | GA102; 8704 CUDA cores; 10 GB GDDR6X on 320-bit bus; 1710 MHz FE boost; 320 W total graphics power. |
| Host interface & I/O | PCI Express 4.0 x16; FE uses 12-pin NVIDIA connector with adapter; three DisplayPort 1.4a and one HDMI 2.1. |
| Variant boundary | This is original 10 GB FE, distinct from RTX 3080 12 GB and later 10 GB partner variants. Power connector, cooler size and output layout can vary by board maker. |
| Archival identification | Record full part number, PCB or module revision, BIOS/firmware, device/subsystem IDs, driver version, adapters, physical condition and source-document edition. |
Compatibility, service & archival notes
Reference Founders Edition specifications; 12 GB 3080 has different memory bus/core configuration.
Inspect 12-pin/adapter condition and fully seated plugs, FE cooler and card clearance. Preserve VBIOS; verify PSU/cable guidance and driver version.
- Check signaling, slot keying, lane width, power pinout, board/module dimensions, case clearance, airflow and PSU requirements for the exact specimen.
- Use drivers supporting its device ID and target OS. Preserve original installer and firmware copies, and record their versions before changes.
- Do not energize boards with corrosion, cracks, damaged connectors, obstructed cooling or suspected shorts; document condition before bench testing.
Manufacturer, model & standards sources
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 product specificationsModel/product-history reference; compare the exact card revision and nameplate.
- NVIDIA product/legacy driver documentationManufacturer or archived product/driver documentation; exact OEM board details may differ.
- PCI Express interface standardHost interface reference; confirm exact physical and electrical compatibility.
- Gamers Nexus — NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition Review: Gaming, Thermals, Noise, & Power BenchmarksIndependent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.
Reference specifications do not supersede the board vendor's manual or nameplate. Performance figures are vendor claims unless explicitly identified as measured.