NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
A side-by-side comparison of specs, capabilities, and use cases.
By Fredoline Eruo·Last updated Jun 12, 2026·NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB·NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
| Spec | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 10 GB | 12 GB |
| Vendor | nvidia | nvidia |
| Tier | high | high |
| Power draw | 320 W | 350 W |
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Street price | $379 | $449 |
| CUDA | Yes | Yes |
| ROCm | No | No |
| Metal / MLX | No | No |
Frequently asked
Which is better, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB?
Neither is universally better — pick based on your specific need. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB suits some workloads, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB suits others. The spec table above shows where each wins.
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