EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XC3 12GB GDDR6X
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5080 APOCALYPSE 16GB GDDR7 White
What Buyers Say
EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XC3 12GB GDDR6X
The EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XC3 ULTRA GAMING is a powerhouse for high-end gaming, delivering excellent performance at 1440p and 4K with stable frame rates. However, several users report thermal issues where fans fail to kick in properly, causing overheating in some games, which can be mitigated by manually setting fan curves. The card is considered a poor value at MSRP but a good deal when found on sale, and its build quality and warranty are praised.
Pros
- Excellent 1440p and 4K gaming performance
- Stable high frame rates in demanding titles
- Good build quality and EVGA warranty
- Quiet operation under normal loads
- Great deal when purchased on sale
Cons
- Fan failure or inadequate cooling in some units
- Overheating in certain games without manual fan adjustment
- Poor value at full MSRP
- Driver issues on Windows 10 requiring clean reinstall
- Large size may not fit smaller cases
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5080 APOCALYPSE 16GB GDDR7 White
The Zotac Amp Extreme Infinity RTX 5080 is overwhelmingly praised for its excellent cooling performance, quiet operation, and striking appearance. Users consistently highlight it as one of the best-looking 5080 cards on the market, with effective cooling that keeps temperatures below 70°C even under heavy load. Many note the generous overclocking headroom, smooth performance at both 1440p and 4K, and the useful anti-sag bracket. A few minor concerns include the prominent LED cable placement near the front, but overall sentiment is exceptionally positive.
Pros
- Excellent cooling performance
- Quiet operation even under load
- Striking design and RGB lighting
- Strong overclocking potential
- Smooth 1440p and 4K gaming
Cons
- LED cable placement noticeable at front
- Large size may require full tower case
- Some users mention coil whine possibility
Scores
Specifications
| EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XC3 | ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5080 APOCALYPSE | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 8 | 5★ |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 12 GB | 16 GB★ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7★ |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 58 | 84★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 18.709999084472656 | 56.279998779296875★ |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 18.709999084472656 | 56.279998779296875★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 350★ | 360 |
| Recommended PSU | 750★ | 850 |
| Power Connectors | 2 x 8-Pin | 1 x 16-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 4.0 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| Max Displays | — | 4★ |
| Max Resolution | 8K | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 285★ | 369 |
| Slot Width | 2.200000047683716★ | 3.5 |
| Form Factor | — | ATX |
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 3.22 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | — | ✓★ |
| VR Ready | ✓ | ✓ |
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| RGB | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XC3 12GB GDDR6X
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong rt (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
- Below average affordability (23rd percentile)
- Below average efficiency (31st percentile)
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5080 APOCALYPSE 16GB GDDR7 White
- Strong user sentiment (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong rt (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (19th percentile)19th %ile
Pricing
EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XC3 12GB GDDR6X
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5080 APOCALYPSE 16GB GDDR7 White
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 38 specs.
