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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Founders Edition 16 GB
AD103 / Ada Lovelace, 2022. This entry identifies one model or reference configuration; related products and OEM variants are distinguished below.
MODEL / VARIANT: The 16 GB RTX 4080 is not RTX 4080 SUPER or original cancelled 12 GB RTX 4080 product announcement. AIB board designs differ.
Recorded specifications
| Cataloged product | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Founders Edition 16 GB |
|---|---|
| Generation / core | AD103 / Ada Lovelace, 2022 |
| Core & memory | AD103; 9728 CUDA cores; 16 GB GDDR6X on 256-bit bus; 2505 MHz FE boost; 320 W total graphics power. |
| Host interface & I/O | PCI Express 4.0 x16; FE 16-pin 12VHPWR input via supplied adapter; three DisplayPort 1.4a and one HDMI 2.1a. |
| Variant boundary | The 16 GB RTX 4080 is not RTX 4080 SUPER or original cancelled 12 GB RTX 4080 product announcement. AIB board designs differ. |
| 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
Specifications apply to RTX 4080 FE 16 GB, not 4080 SUPER partner boards.
Inspect 16-pin terminals and adapter, fully seat plug and avoid acute near-connector bends. Check case clearance, PSU and VBIOS; preserve original cabling provenance.
- 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 4080 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's Lost It: RTX 4080 16GB GPU Review & 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.