RTX 3080 12GB gaming performance
Yes: the RTX 3080 12GB runs 99 of 102 games at 60+ FPS on 1080p High in our estimates. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB is a high-end card built for 1440p and 4K; here's what it runs and how it stacks up.
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Summary
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB (2022) is a high-end card built for 1440p and 4K. It has 12 GB of video memory and is rated at 350 W.
With a fast processor it reaches 60 FPS at 1080p High in about 99 of the 102 games we track and 86 at 1440p and 52 at 4K (estimates). Cards in the same class: RTX 3080 Ti and RX 6900 XT. The next step up is the RTX 3080 Ti, about 2% faster.
RTX 3080 12GB specs
| Brand | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| Released | January 2022 |
| Type | Dedicated graphics card |
| Video memory | 12 GB GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 384-bit |
| Power (board) | 350 W |
| Launch price (US) | $799 |
| FPSVibe performance index (est.) | 70 (RTX 4090 = 100, 1440p) |
| FPSVibe 4K index (est.) | 58.3 (RTX 4090 = 100 at 4K) |
| Data confidence | Medium (estimated from related tests) |
| Perf per watt (est.) | 20 |
| Rank | #22 of 162 cards we track |
Data sources
Performance index
The index is FPSVibe's own blend of published review results, rescaled onto one scale; it is not copied from any single source. Checked 2026-10-12.
Games the RTX 3080 12GB can run
Estimated average FPS on High settings with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D and 32 GB RAM, so the card is the only limit. Sorted by 1080p FPS.
Estimated FPS. Numbers come from the FPSVibe model, not measured benchmarks. How we estimate
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RTX 3080 12GB FAQs
Is the RTX 3080 12GB good for gaming?
It's a high-end card built for 1440p and 4K. Estimated with a fast CPU: 60+ FPS at 1080p High in 99 of 102 popular games, and 86 at 1440p.
Can the RTX 3080 12GB run Cyberpunk 2077?
Estimated with a Ryzen 5 5600 and 16 GB RAM: about 75 FPS on Low and 75 FPS on High at 1080p.
How much VRAM does the RTX 3080 12GB have?
12 GB. That's plenty for 1440p and high-res textures.
What power supply do I need for the RTX 3080 12GB?
The card is rated at 350 W. As a rough rule, a good-quality 600 W power supply covers it plus a typical gaming CPU. Check the card maker's recommendation for your exact model.
RTX 3080 12GB vs RX 6900 XT: which is faster?
The RTX 3080 12GB and the RX 6900 XT perform about the same across 102 games at 1440p High in our estimates (within 4%).