Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 EAGLE OC 16GB GDDR6X
The Ada Lovelace architecture and 16GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus deliver strong 4K gaming performance, backed by a 2175MHz boost clock and 9728 CUDA cores. Its triple-fan cooling design manages the 320W TDP effectively while maintaining a manageable 342mm card length for broader case compatibility. This card is best for 4K gamers seeking high frame rates with ray tracing enabled, though its 16GB frame buffer limits large AI model workloads.
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Resumen
The 30-Second Version
A 4K gaming beast that runs cooler than your ex's heart, but only worth it if you find it under CAD 1,600. Pay more and you're just donating to the scalper fund.
Pros & Cons
Ventajas
- Runs stupid cool, 50-55C under load is wild for 320W 92nd
- 4K gaming performance is top-tier, 85.1/100 in our testing 92nd
- 16GB GDDR6X with 432 GB/s bandwidth handles anything 89th
- Quiet triple fan design even under heavy load 78th
Desventajas
- It's a chonker, takes up almost 4 slots on most boards
- The included 12VHPWR adapter is ugly and some owners report issues
- Affordability is in the 19th percentile, this thing is pricey
- AI and compute performance is just average for this class
Opinión de los propietarios
The Word on the Street
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Basado en 8 opiniones de clientes con fecha, agrupadas por trimestre natural. El análisis por periodo está en inglés.
Las pruebas
Performance
What surprised us most is how cool this thing runs. Multiple owners report 50-55C under load, which is frankly absurd for a 320W card. The triple fan design on the EAGLE OC does serious work. PassMark G3D of 34,452 puts it in the top tier of our database, and the 432 GB/s memory bandwidth means 4K textures load without a hiccup. The 1665MHz boost clock isn't the highest we've seen, but the real-world gaming scores tell the story: 85.1/100 for 4K gaming is excellent.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Chipset
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 4080 |
| Brand | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace |
| Class | consumer |
| Process | 5 |
Memory
| VRAM | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256 |
| Bandwidth | 432 |
Compute
| CUDA Cores | 9728 |
| Tensor Cores | 232 |
| RT Cores | 58 |
| Base Clock | 2205 |
| Boost Clock | 1665 |
| FP16 TFLOPS | 24.72 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 24.72 |
Performance
| PassMark G3D | 34452 |
| GPU Compute | 20448 |
Power & Cooling
| TDP | 320 |
| Recommended PSU | 850 |
| Power Connectors | 1 x 16-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 |
Connectivity
| Interface | PCI Express 4.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 3 |
| HDMI | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Max Displays | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 |
Physical
| Length | 342 |
| Slot Width | 3 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
Features
| Ray Tracing | Yes |
| Upscaling | DLSS 3 |
| DirectX | 12 |
| RGB | Yes |
vs Competition
Against the MSI Ventus RTX 5070 Ti, the 4080 EAGLE OC actually holds its own in raw raster performance, but the 5070 Ti has better AI features and DLSS 4 support. The ASUS TUF RTX 5090 is in a completely different league, but you're paying double or triple. The real competition is the ZOTAC APOCALYPSE 5080, which offers similar performance with newer architecture. If you can find the 4080 EAGLE OC at the low end of that CAD range, it's a smarter buy than a 5080 at MSRP.
| Spec | Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 EAGLE OC | ASUS TUF Gaming TUF-RTX5090-32G-GAMING | MSI Ventus RTX 5070 Ti 16G VENTUS 3X PZ OC | ZOTAC APOCALYPSE ZT-B50800C-10P | Sapphire NITRO+ 11322-01-40G | PNY ARGB OC VCG508016TFXXPB1-O |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset | GeForce RTX 4080 | GeForce RTX 5090 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Vram | 16GB GDDR6X | 32GB GDDR7 | 16GB GDDR7 | 16GB GDDR7 | 24GB GDDR6 | 16GB GDDR7 |
| Boost Clock Mhz | 1665 | 2407 | 2482 | 2730 | 2680 | 2620 |
| Tdp W | 320 | 575 | 300 | 360 | 339 | 360 |
| Memory Bus Bits | 256 | 512 | 256 | 256 | 384 | 256 |
| Ray Tracing | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| GPU Class | consumer | consumer | consumer | consumer | consumer | consumer |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Producto | AI | Rt | Vram | Raster | Compute | Feature | Thermal | Efficiency | Connectivity | Valoración social | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 EAGLE OC | 71.4 | 89.3 | 77.6 | 91.7 | 68.8 | 61 | 91.5 | 71.3 | 57.7 | 75.7 | 18.6 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming TUF-RTX5090-32G-GAMING Compare | 96.8 | 90 | 97.5 | 98.6 | 97.5 | 96.4 | 72.8 | 26.8 | 99.2 | 99.1 | 3.4 |
| MSI Ventus RTX 5070 Ti 16G VENTUS 3X PZ OC Compare | 79 | 92.1 | 85.4 | 88.5 | 87.8 | 96.4 | 91.5 | 73.4 | 94.1 | 88.9 | 21.3 |
| ZOTAC APOCALYPSE ZT-B50800C-10P Compare | 85.1 | 97.5 | 88.5 | 94.1 | 93.1 | 96.4 | 91.5 | 58.8 | 94.1 | 99.1 | 19.6 |
| Sapphire NITRO+ 11322-01-40G Compare | 94.7 | 96.1 | 91.5 | 83.6 | 95.5 | 84.4 | 91.5 | 54.4 | 98.7 | 78.4 | 15.9 |
| PNY ARGB OC VCG508016TFXXPB1-O Compare | 85.1 | 97.5 | 88.5 | 94.1 | 93.1 | 96.4 | 91.5 | 58.8 | 94.1 | 82.6 | 17.8 |
Precio
Value & Pricing
Here's the deal: CAD prices range from CAD 1,400 to CAD 2,400 across Canadian retailers, and that spread is massive. If you're paying anywhere near the top end, you're getting fleeced. The sweet spot is finding this card closer to CAD 1,400, where it starts to make sense against the 4070 Ti. At CAD 2,400, you're in used 4090 territory and that's a much better buy. Shop around, the price variance is your friend here.
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Overview
The Gigabyte RTX 4080 EAGLE OC is a monster of a card that absolutely crushes 4K gaming, but it's also a three-slot beast that'll eat your motherboard alive. The one thing to know? This is a top-tier Ada Lovelace card with 16GB of GDDR6X and 9728 CUDA cores that sits in the 92nd percentile for raster performance. It's the card you buy when you want max settings at 4K without dropping $2,000 on a 4090.
Common Questions
Q: Will this fit in my case?
Probably not if you have a mid-tower. At 342mm long and nearly 4 slots thick, you need a full-size ATX case with serious clearance. Measure twice before you buy.
Q: Is the 4080 still worth buying in 2025?
Yes, if you find it at the right price. The 16GB VRAM and raw raster performance still beat most current-gen cards under CAD 1,800. Just don't overpay.
Q: Do I need a new power supply?
You need at least an 850W PSU with a 16-pin connector. If you're running anything less, budget for a PSU upgrade too.
Who Should Skip This
If you're gaming at 1080p or 1440p, this card is overkill and you're wasting money. Get a 4070 Ti or 5070 Ti instead and pocket the difference. If you're doing serious AI work or LLM training, the 63.2/100 AI score means you should look at a 4090 or 5090 with more VRAM headroom.
Verdict
Buy it if you can find it under CAD 1,600 and you're running a 4K monitor. The cooling is exceptional, the performance is still top-tier, and 16GB of VRAM gives you headroom for years. Skip it if you're paying over CAD 2,000, because at that point you're better off hunting for a used 4090 or waiting for 5080 stock to stabilize.
