RTX 3080 for Blender
Ampere GPU aimed at mid-sized Blender scenes, everyday rendering, and strong value without flagship pricing.
Last updated: May 26, 2026
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4,812
Solid mid-range speed for everyday rendering and moderate scenes.
10 GB
Enough for moderate scenes; heavy assets may push against the limit.
8,704
Solid core count for most Blender rendering tasks.
Ampere
Previous-generation design — still competitive, especially at higher VRAM tiers.
760.3 GB/s
Strong bandwidth for most Blender rendering scenarios.
1710 MHz
Lower clock speed — typical of older or workstation-class GPUs.
OptiX, CUDA
OptiX is typically the fastest option; CUDA provides a reliable fallback.
320 W
Moderate power needs — standard workstation PSU and cooling should be fine.
2020
More technical details
Core specs
- Tensor cores: 272
- RT cores: 68
- Base clock: 1440 MHz
- Process size: 8 nm
Memory specs
- Memory type: GDDR6X
- Memory bus: 320-bit
Benchmark performance
This chart estimates how many seconds this GPU takes to render one frame of each standard Blender benchmark scene, so you can compare practical rendering speed at a glance.
These are single-frame estimates derived from Blender Open Data benchmark medians at the scene sample counts, not full-animation render times or guarantees for every real project.
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A concise editorial read on where this GPU looks strong, the tradeoffs to keep in mind, and who it suits best.
What stands out
- Ampere Architecture
- 10 GB GDDR6X VRAM
- 8 nm Process Technology
- High CUDA core count for parallel processing
- Efficient Tensor cores for AI-driven tasks
- RT cores for real-time ray tracing
Tradeoffs to know
- Limited VRAM compared to newer models
- Released in 2020, potentially less future-proof
Who should choose it
- Optimized for Blender rendering with CUDA and OptiX
- Solid balance of performance and efficiency
- Cost-effective option for high-end rendering
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