GeForce RTX 3080 power consumption and electricity cost
The GeForce RTX 3080 has a rated board power of 320 W. In games it typically draws about 272 W (range 192–320 W) Estimate. Paired with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D and played 3 hours a day, the whole PC costs about €17.51 a month in Germany.
| Rated board power | 320 W |
|---|---|
| Typical gaming draw | 272 W |
| Light to heavy gaming | 192–320 W |
| Idle (desktop) | about 16 W |
| Recommended PSU with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 750 W |
| Released | 2020 |
Gaming draw is estimated from the rated board power (60% / 85% / 100% for light, typical and heavy loads). Measured this card with a wall meter? Share it.
Monthly electricity cost by region
Whole PC: GeForce RTX 3080, Ryzen 7 7800X3D, 27″ 1440p monitor, 80 Plus Gold. 3 hours of gaming and 2 hours of other use a day.
| Region | Price per kWh | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €0.362 | €17.51 | €210 |
| Italy | €0.314 | €15.21 | €182 |
| Spain | €0.251 | €12.14 | €146 |
| France | €0.249 | €12.03 | €144 |
| United Kingdom | £0.263 | £12.74 | £153 |
| Netherlands | €0.244 | €11.81 | €142 |
| Poland | PLN 1.321 | PLN 63.92 | PLN 766 |
| California | $0.298 | $14.40 | $173 |
| Texas | $0.159 | $7.70 | $92.34 |
| New York | $0.287 | $13.87 | $166 |
| Florida | $0.150 | $7.25 | $87.00 |
Power limit and undervolt savings
At 3 hours of gaming a day in Germany. Performance kept is approximate.
| Power limit | Gaming draw | Speed kept | Saved per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90% | 245 W | 98% | €11.97 |
| 80% | 218 W | 96% | €23.95 |
| 70% | 190 W | 93% | €35.92 |
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Similar graphics cards
- Radeon RX 7900 XT 315 W
- GeForce RTX 4080 Super 320 W
- GeForce RTX 4080 320 W
- Radeon RX 6950 XT 335 W
- GeForce RTX 3090 350 W
- GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 350 W
GeForce RTX 3080: common questions
How much power does the GeForce RTX 3080 use?
The GeForce RTX 3080 is rated at 320 W board power. In games it typically draws about 272 W, between roughly 192 W in light games and 320 W under heavy load, and about 16 W at the desktop. These gaming figures are estimates based on the rated board power.
What power supply do I need for the GeForce RTX 3080?
With a Ryzen 7 7800X3D we recommend a 750 W unit: the peak sustained load is about 557 W, plus 20% headroom for short spikes. A processor with a higher power limit may need a larger unit.
How much does it cost to run a GeForce RTX 3080 PC per month?
A whole PC with the GeForce RTX 3080, played 3 hours a day with 2 hours of other use, costs about €17.51 a month in Germany. The table above shows other countries and US states.
Can I lower the GeForce RTX 3080's power use?
Yes. Limiting it to about 80% power typically keeps around 96% of its performance and saves about €23.95 a year at 3 hours a day in Germany.
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