Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER GAMING OC 16G (GV-N408SGAMING OC-16GD)

In 2023, Palit strengthened its position in the graphics accelerator market by introducing the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER from the JetStream series, specially designed for gamers seeking maximum performance. This graphics card occupies a unique position in the GeForce RTX 40XX lineup, offering a balance between high performance and affordability, while remaining just a step behind the flagship RTX 4090 with 24 GB of video memory.

Like the original RTX 4080, the Super version is based on the AD 103 GPU. But there is a catch. The new AD 103 contains 10,240 stream processors (versus 9,728 for the regular RTX 4080), and its overclocking frequency is increased from 2505 MHz to 2595 MHz, and the memory speed has increased from 22.4 Gbit/s to 23 Gbit/s. All of these improvements have improved computing performance by about 3-5% compared to the original RTX 4080, while keeping the price the same.

In terms of pure performance, the RTX 4080 can be used equally well for gaming at higher resolutions. In games, the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER GAMING OC 16G is capable of providing a stable frame rate of 60+ FPS in most gaming blockbusters of recent years, including Cyberpunk 2077, A Plague Tale: Requiem and Alan Wake 2. We are talking about 2K resolution with maximum graphics settings and partial use ray tracing.

Compared to the previous generation of NVIDIA Ampere graphics cards and specifically the RTX 3080 model, this model offers improved processing of game lighting and more efficient frame finishing using neural networks, which significantly increases the average number of frames per second in games. Advanced NVIDIA technologies make gameplay smoother, increasing average FPS by 2-4 times.

For this, DLSS 3.0 technology, exclusive to video cards of the 4000 series, is used with a new optical correction engine and a unique system for generating dropped frames using neural networks. The Windforce cooling system features three fans, an asymmetrical impeller, a massive heatsink and heat-conducting pipes for efficient heat dissipation, ensuring stable performance even under intense workloads.

The massive design and four-slot configuration require careful selection of the case and power supply, especially considering the recommended power of 850 W to optimize overclocking. The video card package includes a number of utilities to simplify overclocking and optimize operation, support for silent mode, as well as exclusive tools from NVIDIA designed to improve the quality of streaming, work with 3D graphics and speed up data exchange between system components.