ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC LHR 12GB (ZT-A30820J-10PLHR)

A large, power-hungry, high-performance near-top graphics card from the 2021 Zotac Trinity lineup. Refers to models of the Low Hash Rate class, equipped with a hardware system for blocking cryptocurrency mining. Built on the basis of the Nvidia Ampere microarchitecture, its video core is accelerated to 1725 MHz out of the box, the amount of GDDR6X video memory is an impressive 12 GB, and the power consumption of this colossus will need 350 watts.

Given the latter fact, the manufacturer recommends installing it in a PC with a power supply unit with a capacity of at least 750 W. ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 Trinity OC LHR 12GB belongs to the upper price category and is designed for demanding PC gamers, enthusiasts and esports players who need the highest frame rate in all the popular games of 2018-2023 at WQHD or 4K resolution.

With more active function blocks and the use of accelerated GDDR6X memory, this model demonstrates an almost 30% performance increase compared to the RTX 3070. In addition to the high power rating and large memory headroom, the RTX 3080 supports several proprietary NVIDIA technologies that significantly affect performance. First, it is a unique ray tracing technology that fundamentally changes the lighting in games.

Secondly, it is proprietary DLSS smart image scaling technology, which artificially increases the nominal image in the game and at the same time increases the average FPS. Visually, the modification of the ZOTAC RTX 3080 Trinity stands out due to the IceStorm 2.0 custom cooling system (3 turntables + radiator + heat pipes) with support for a semi-passive mode of operation and a small neat backlight. In contrast, the black protective cover is designed in a monochromatic minimalist style. A metal backplate on the back of the case prevents the PCB from bending.