nvidia
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10GB VRAM
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB
Original 10GB 3080. Tight on VRAM for AI but still capable for 7B work.
Released 2020·~$379 street
Overview
Original 10GB 3080. Tight on VRAM for AI but still capable for 7B work.
Where to buy
Geo-routed to your region. Approx. $379.
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Specs
| VRAM | 10 GB |
| Power draw | 320 W |
| Released | 2020 |
| MSRP | $699 |
| Backends | CUDA Vulkan |
Models that fit
Open-weight models small enough to run on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB with usable context.
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Step down
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Frequently asked
What models can NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB run?
With 10GB VRAM, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB runs models up to 14B in 4-bit, or 7B at higher quantizations. See the model list below for tested combinations.
Does NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB support CUDA?
Yes — NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB is an NVIDIA card with full CUDA support, the most mature local-AI backend. llama.cpp, Ollama, vLLM, and ExLlamaV2 all run natively.
How much does NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB cost?
Current street price for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB is around $379 (MSRP $699). Prices vary by region and supply.
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