DLSS4 Open E -sports 3A New Era: GeForce RTX 5080 Snow Eagle Evaluation

Jan 31 2025

Foreword

As a vane of the global science and technology field, CES has attracted countless technological frontier products. On the past 2025 CES, the RTX 50 series graphics card released by NVIDIA is undoubtedly a highlight of the exhibition. Thanks to the new Blackwell architecture, the RTX 50 series graphics card has brought us many remarkable performance improvement and technological innovation, such as adding "multi -frame generation" DLSS 4. and lower delayed NVIDIA Reflex 2, and many many A major breakthrough in the field of AI computing and light tracking. With the emergency on sale, major OEM manufacturers have also begun to prepare for their new generation of RTX 50 series graphics cards. As a global first -line board card manufacturer, Gigabyte naturally is no exception. /White), the flagship graphics card of a series of product lines such as the magic eagle, the snow eagle and the wind magic, and other series of product lines. Our order download hardware group was also fortunate to receive this GeForce RTX 5080 Aero OC SFF 16G graphics card with the RTX 5080 Snow Eagle. Let's take a look at this flagship graphics card under the blessing of the new DLSS 4 and Reflex 2 technology, what is it? Highlights!

Blackwell's new technical experience

As we all know, BLACKWLL is mathematics with mathematics mathematics. Named David Blackwell, with the fifth -generation Tensor Cores And the fourth -generation RT Cores significantly improves AI computing power and light tracking performance. The new generation of Tensor Cores supports the latest DLSS 4 technology. Through multi -frame generating technology, it can significantly improve the number of frames of the game. Compared with the previous generation of the Ada LoveLACE architecture, the Blackwell architecture has leap in terms of performance, AI computing power, and players' most concerned games, providing unprecedented strong computing power support for extensive AI applications and game ecology.

In the field of games and creativity, the Blackwell architecture is also shining. The fifth -generation Tensor core supports the FP 4 precision model, which doubles the performance of light tracking and DLSS technology, thereby significantly improving the picture quality and fluency of the game. In addition, the Blackwell architecture has further improved the efficiency of light tracking and polymerization through neural network coloring and optimized triangular clusters, providing game developers with more powerful tools. These powerful technologies have gathered a solid foundation for the strong game performance and productivity of the RTX 5080 Snow Eagle!

The new DLSS 4 and NVIDIA Reflex 2 technology help game experience

Card strong computing power and advanced AI technology, Many AI functions based on the NVIDIA ecosystem have also evolved again. At the same time, it also brings a new DLSS 4 to players. The "multi -frame generation" technology uses the AI algorithm to enable the game for the rendering process for each rendering process. The amount of frame is generated as many as three frames, which significantly enhances the FPS of the game. Through the multi -frame generation technology of DLSS 4, many of the many large 3A games common on the market will be expected to meet the frame number standard of e -sports, which means that players can enjoy a smoother and more stable game experience at a higher frame rate at a higher frame rate Essence In addition, DLSS 4 also introduced the first Transformer model in the graphics industry in real -time applications. By improving the stability of the screen, reducing pseudo -shadows, increasing details, and enhancing anti -aliasing effects, the quality of the game screen was further improved. In the subsequent game test, we will also test some of the game that supports DLSS 4 to see if this RTX 5080 Snow Eagle graphics can live up to expectations.

At the same time, NVIDIA Reflex technology also ushered in the second -generation version -NVIDIA Reflex 2. The new Reflex 2 introduces a new technology called "Reflex Frame Warp". This technology can be updated in real time according to the latest mouse input data transmitted to the display, which significantly improves the response speed with the player's player’s player’s player. Operation accuracy. In short, this technology can ensure that players' latest location information when moving mouse can be preferred on the screen, which solves the problem of traditional hosting to display. The operation is synchronized in real time, so that players can be more quickly… Perceive and reflect the changes in the game, and completely say goodbye to the delay of the screen. For players who are keen on FPS and TPS games, NVIDIA Reflex 2 greatly enhances the player's game experience and allows players to enjoy the smooth process of "where to play".

RTX 5080 Snow Eagle's appearance appreciation

The Goldencast Aero series has always been based on pure color. The department is pure The white appearance design, Gigabyte cleverly gave it a very picture -like name- "Snow Eagle". This name not only vividly depicts the purity and elegance of the appearance of the product, but also reminiscent of the sharpness and stubbornness of Snow Eagle when flying at a high altitude, implying that the Aero series products are equally good in both appearance and performance.

and our new Gigabyte RTX 5080 Snow Eagle continues the classic style of the Aero series in the design. The overall is pure white and low -key silver as the main color. The line design can be retained, not only adding a little dynamic and sharpness to the graphics card, but also to enhance the recognition of the product in virtue, so that people can recognize this is the unique logo of the Gigabyte Aero series.

The "Aero" logo on the side of the RTX 5080 Snow Eagle has a built -in RGB lighting system. Its uniqueness is that when watching from different angles, different colors will be presented, bringing different visual experiences to players. Users can easily adjust the lighting efficiency through Gigabyte Smart Butler (GCC) software. In addition, the lighting effect can also be synchronized with other devices, creating a unified and cool atmosphere of light, making your computer host a visual focus of the desktop.

When it comes to heat dissipation, you have to mention Gigabyte's unique wind heat dissipation system. This system integrates a number of cutting -edge heat dissipation technology, with liquid metal composite silicon grease and a new generation of heat -conducting pads, which can greatly improve greatly. The heat transfer efficiency quickly exports heat. At the same time, the Fan design of the RTX 5080 Snow Eagle is also attentive. The unique three fan layout, the steering of the middle fan is the opposite of the left and right sides. This design cleverly reduces the airflow interference between the fan, allowing each fan to fully play a role, and accurately transport the cold air to the various thermal areas of the graphics card, and optimize the air duct. The composite thermal pipes, large -area thermal plates and large air intake grilles can help the graphics card to further spread the heat, further improve the heat dissipation efficiency, and ensure the stability of this RTX 5080 Snow Eagle when running 3A games.

It is worth mentioning that the surface texture of the RTX 5080 Snow Eagle's fan has been specially designed to fully meet the principles of aerodynamics. It can effectively reduce wind resistance and air demeanor during runtime, thereby reducing operating noise. After Gigabyte's professional test, its wind pressure increased by 53.6%compared to the previous generation, and the air -cooling effect was increased by 12.5%. While the graphics card was operating efficiently, it could quickly emit calories and maintain a stable working state. And the RTX 5080 Snow Eagle is also equipped with smart fan start -stop technology to allow the graphics card to automatically stop the operation of the fan when running at a low load or at a low temperature environment. Use the environment to allow players to avoid noise interference during daily office and mild entertainment, and focus on hand affairs. At the same time, we also conducted a half -hour "donut" grill test. From the figure above, it can be seen that even if the Gigabyte RTX 5080 Snow Eagle graphics card and Gigabyte Z890 AORUS Pro Ice motherboard temperature is full of 360W. It has always been in the normal range, and there is no blue screen and crash in the middle, and the heat dissipation performance is excellent.

In the innovation of hardware design, Gigabyte broke through the routine again. Gigabyte RTX 5080 Snow Eagle is unique in power interface design, and specially incorporates the indicator light prompt function. Once it can effectively improve the security during use, real -time feedback power connection status, so that users can know whether the interface is working properly at a glance. Second, the indicator light can also help users quickly investigate the hidden dangers of connection. Avoid connection problems such as loose interface and poor contact, cause equipment failure or even damage, and bring a more stable and reliable experience to players.

For the 12V-2X6 power interface, Gigabyte creatively adopts the lower concave design and places it at a position away from the edge of the graphics card. The power cord is more natural and smooth when connecting, which greatly reduces the possibility of bending. , Effectively reduce hidden dangers caused by poor power connection, and provide players with a more stable and secure use environment.

Test platform and instructions

Come to the exciting test session, we chose this set of Intel Core with the top flagship of Intel A 9 285K processor and processor and The top Z890 AORUS Pro Ice motherboard, which is also from Gigabyte for actual measurement of the graphics card to prevent potential wooden barrel effects from affecting the accuracy of the test. At the same time, we also use a GeForce RTX 4080 Super Public version of the graphics card to compare the test data, so that everyone can see the powerful performance of this RTX 5080 Snow Eagle.

The benchmark performance test of the graphics card

We use 3DMark as the graphics card benchmark performance test. The test items include Fire Strike, Fire Strike E XTreme, Fire Strike Ultra, Time SPY, Time SPY EXTREME, Port Royal and Speed Way. Test the performance of RTX 5080 Snow Eagle at 2K and 4K resolution. It can be seen from the table that because the performance is completely overflowing, whether it is the previous generation of RTX 4080 or this Gigabyte RTX 5080 Snow Eagle graphics card under Fire Strike, it can be said that it is regardless of Bo Zhong, but when the resolution increases to 2K or even 4K, The performance gap between the two graphics cards becomes very significant. In the two light tracking tests, considering that the gap between the two graphics cards in the hardware specifications is quite slight, Gigabyte RTX 5080 Snow Eagle has improved in such a considerable performance in these five tests. The thorough change and the existence of GDDR7's existence of great performance are indispensable.

Game Performance Test

Of course, what is the performance of this Gigabyte RTX 5080 Snow Eagle graphics in actual games? • Let's first take a few popular games that have supported DLSS 4 technology to simply try what performance improvement DLSS 4 can bring.

In the Boco Punk 2077, the DLSS 4 times four times frame generation has brought quite significant performance improvement. Even with the highest specifications of light tracking: super speed presets, it can easily realize the 4K 120Hz gaming experience. Under 2K, you can touch the border of 2K 240Hz. For a game effect such as Paibo Poch 2077, even at the moment, it is undoubtedly amazing to achieve the performance of 4K 120Hz easily.

Another game that provides a comprehensive support for various advanced technologies for DLSS 4 is the Remedy Entertainment Mind Killer 2. In addition to DLSS multi -frame generating and DLSS based on the Transformer model, this work that won the Grand Slam in the subdivided field has introduced the MEGA Geometry technology to further enhance the game performance of the game. Under the blessing of DLSS 4 frames, we see that the performance of the Mind Killer 2 is more significant, and even the 4K 160Hz display can easily run. Especially considering that the spiritual killer 2 itself is quite aggressive and bold, I can only say that I am ready to hold this cartoon for two weeks.

Star Wars launched by Ubisoft some time ago: Delivery is also a good show for DLSS 4 technology due to its diverse artistic style and advanced technology. We also measured a good performance improvement above. Essence With the performance of the 4K resolution over 165 frames after the DLSS is turned on and the performance effect of the game movie level, players can completely immerse themselves in this Ubisoft.Star Wars World!

In addition to several games tested, there are many games that are about to open up this revolutionary frame generation technology. Baoqibing: Ancient Circle ". We used DLSS 3 to test their performance on this Gigabyte RTX 5080 Snow Eagle, and the effect is quite considerable. Even these two panoramic lits and high -graphics cards are highly required. Under the assistance, it can also easily realize the 4K 60 frame+gaming experience, which means that after the official launch of DLSS 4, it is not impossible to use the Gigabyte RTX 5080 Snow Eagle to realize the experience of ultra -high -quality panoramic viewing 4K 120 frames.

In general, the combination of RTX 50 series graphics card and DLSS 4 technology not only improves the performance of the game, but also provides more possibilities for game developers, making the game screen more realistic, and also for players. Bring a more immersive and smooth gaming experience.

Productivity performance

modern GPU has long been separated from traditional game equipment, providing support for professional users in various professional applications. With the wave of AIGC, the NVIDIA RTX GPU is standing at the top of the market with its powerful hardware strength and software ecology. This time, the RTX 50 series GPU is naturally no exception. At the same time, the design language of the Gengjiaxue Eagle graphics card is also in line with the aesthetics of the professionals. It is not obtrusive in the office and the conference hall. With a slender card body, I believe that many professionals will consider buying it as a creative design. So, what is its performance in such scenarios? We used Ul Procyon for some simple tests.

In the UL ProCyon's AI image generation test, this Gigabyte RTX 5080 Snow Eagle also rides the dust with a maximum of 67%of the RTX 4080 Super 67%. The 5080 Snow Eagle will improve a lot of efficiency for users, save work time, and shorten the rendering time of projects, videos and other projects, which are very useful.

Test summary

We can see that in the 2K resolution light chasing game, Gigabyte RTX 5080 Snow Eagle can be able to Easily provide high game frame rates, bring smooth and smooth game screens, allowing players to enjoy an immersive game experience. Even games with 4K resolution can run smoothly and deal with it freely. What's more, rely on the DLSS 4 powerful frame generation technology, so that each player can experience most of the 3A in the ultimate e -sports frame number, and the game immersion is directly full!

It is also very powerful in productivity. Whether it is complicated 3D rendering, professional video creation, or popular AI drawing, it can greatly improve creative creation with strong computing power support to greatly improve creative creation. Efficiency helps creators quickly transform the creativity in their minds into real works, bringing more efficient and smoother creative experiences to creators, and can be called a capable assistant of content creators.

In terms of price, the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5080 Aero OC SFF 16G is unknown to the price of the editor. It is worth mentioning that as the entry model of RTX 5080, Gigabyte's RTX 5080 WindForce OC SFF Wind Demon 16G has used it. NVIDIA SFF-Ready technology can compress strong performance into a compact shape. The new generation of bionic fans equipped, the wind pressure increased by 53.6%, the air volume increased by 12.5%, and further optimized the heat dissipation effect by upgrading the heat dissipation technology such as heat -conducting gel, large average heat plate, composite heat pipe and air intake grille. In addition, the starting price of Gigabyte RTX 5080 series is 8299 yuan.