NVIDIA Launches RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card with Improved Hardware and Lower Price
In a surprising move, NVIDIA has announced the launch of the RTX 4080 SUPER graphics card, the highest-end model in their RTX 40 series. The new SUPER models come with improved hardware specifications, including 4 sets of additional SM units, totaling 10240 CUDA cores, 320 4th generation Tensor cores, and 80 3rd generation RT cores. Additionally, the RTX 4080 SUPER features the 8th generation NVENC encoder with support for AV1 encoding and an upgraded DLSS 3.5.
One of the standout features of the RTX 4080 SUPER is its competitive pricing. Despite the hardware upgrades, NVIDIA has managed to lower the price of the RTX 4080 SUPER, making it a high-end graphics card with excellent price/performance ratio.
The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER Trinity OC White model, in particular, has garnered attention for its sleek design and performance. The graphics card boasts a white color scheme, IceStorm 2.0 upgraded cooling system with three 90mm fans, and FREEZE automatic stop function. It also features Active Fan Control for intelligent fan control and supports SPECTRA RGB lighting effects that can be controlled through FIRESTORM software.
Speaking of FIRESTORM software, it offers comprehensive graphics card management and optimization functions, allowing users to overclock, adjust fan speed, control RGB lighting effects, and monitor hardware status with ease.
In terms of performance, the RTX 4080 SUPER delivers impressive results in various tests. It excelled in a 3DMark test, PugetBench for DaVinci Resolve, and gaming benchmarks like “Dynasty 2077”, “Forza Horizon 5”, and “Rainbow Six: Siege”. The graphics card’s performance at 4K resolution with ray tracing capabilities is noteworthy.
NVIDIA has also introduced a new AI feature called Chat With RTX, providing users with a local AI chatbot service that does not require an internet connection. The feature utilizes NVIDIA TensorRT-LLM software and RTX acceleration to offer AI generation capabilities for enhanced user experience.
Overall, the RTX 4080 SUPER is a powerhouse graphics card that offers exceptional performance, aesthetics, and value for money. With its hardware upgrades, competitive pricing, and advanced features, the RTX 4080 SUPER is set to be a game-changer in the high-end graphics card market.