GeForce RTX 3080
Ampere GPU aimed at mid-sized Blender scenes, everyday rendering, and strong value without flagship pricing.
Last updated: March 31, 2026
4,817
Solid mid-range speed for everyday rendering and moderate scenes.
10 GB
Enough for moderate scenes; heavy assets may push against the limit.
8,704
Solid core count for most Blender rendering tasks.
Ampere
Previous-generation design — still competitive, especially at higher VRAM tiers.
760.3 GB/s
Strong bandwidth for most Blender rendering scenarios.
1710 MHz
Lower clock speed — typical of older or workstation-class GPUs.
OptiX, CUDA
OptiX is typically the fastest option; CUDA provides a reliable fallback.
320 W
Moderate power needs — standard workstation PSU and cooling should be fine.
2020
More technical details
Core specs
- Tensor cores: 272
- RT cores: 68
- Base clock: 1440 MHz
- Process size: 8 nm
Memory specs
- Memory type: GDDR6X
- Memory bus: 320-bit
Benchmark performance
This chart gives a compact estimate of how this GPU handles Blender benchmark scenes, so you can compare practical rendering speed without reading raw benchmark tables.
These timings are derived from Blender Open Data benchmark medians and should be treated as comparative estimates, not guaranteed real-project render times.
View Blender Open Data sourceIs RTX 3080 good for Blender?
A concise editorial read on where this GPU looks strong, the tradeoffs to keep in mind, and who it suits best.
What stands out
- Ampere Architecture
- 10 GB GDDR6X VRAM
- 8 nm Process Technology
- High CUDA core count for parallel processing
- Efficient Tensor cores for AI-driven tasks
- RT cores for real-time ray tracing
Tradeoffs to know
- Limited VRAM compared to newer models
- Released in 2020, potentially less future-proof
Who should choose it
- Optimized for Blender rendering with CUDA and OptiX
- Solid balance of performance and efficiency
- Cost-effective option for high-end rendering
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