NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 - Specs & Benchmarks

Detailed Review of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080

Ranked 32 in CpusData's performance ranking, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 delivers exceptional graphics capabilities tailored for gamers and professionals alike.

Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Year of Manufacture: 2016
Process Technology: 16 nm
Power Consumption: 180 Watt (TDP)

Performance Specifications

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 operates at a base clock frequency of 1607 MHz, with the potential to overclock up to 1733 MHz. This card is equipped with 8 GB of high-speed memory, featuring a clock rate of 10 GB/s and an impressive memory bandwidth of 320 GB/s.

Key Features and Compatibility

In this section, we explore the technologies integrated into the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080, including:

Supported Technologies - A comprehensive overview of the advanced technologies utilized in the card to enhance performance and visual fidelity.
Interfaces - A detailed list of available interfaces for connectivity, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of displays and peripherals.
Motherboard Compatibility - Insights into which motherboard configurations are best suited for optimal performance with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080.

Performance NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 in Popular Games

We present test results showcasing the performance of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 in several popular titles. This data allows potential buyers to gauge how well this graphics card handles various gaming scenarios, ensuring it meets their expectations.

Comparison Tools

For further insights, you can also compare your NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics card with other models directly on our site. This feature provides a valuable resource for making informed decisions tailored to your specific needs.

Place in performance rating:		51
Value for money (0-100):		48.34
Architecture:		Pascal
Code name:		GP104
Type:		Desktop
Release date:		6 May 2016 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP):		$599
Price now:		$765 (1.3x MSRP)
Value for money:		28.74
GPU code name:		Pascal GP104
Market segment:		Desktop

Pipelines:		2560
Core clock speed:		1607 MHz
Boost Clock:		1733 MHz
Transistor count:		7,200 million
Manufacturing process technology:		16 nm
Power consumption (TDP):		180 Watt
Texture fill rate:		277.3
Floating-point performance:		8,873 gflops
Maximum GPU temperature:		94 °C
CUDA cores:		2560
Pipelines / CUDA cores:		2560
Boost clock speed:		1733 MHz
Number of transistors:		7,200 million
Thermal design power (TDP):		180 Watt

Interface:		PCIe 3.0 x16
Length:		10.5" (26.7 cm)
Supplementary power connectors:		8-pin
SLI options:		+
Recommended system power (PSU):		500 Watt
Bus support:		PCIe 3.0
Width:		2-slot
Height:		4.376" (11.1 cm)

Memory type:		GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount:		8 GB
Memory bus width:		256 Bit
Memory clock speed:		10 GB/s
Memory bandwidth:		320 GB/s
Shared memory:		-

Display Connectors:		DP 1.42, HDMI 2.0b, DL-DVI
G-SYNC support:		+
Multi monitor support:		+
HDMI:		+

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 review. Specs and Benchmarks

Detailed Review of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080

Performance Specifications

Key Features and Compatibility

Performance NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 in Popular Games

Comparison Tools

General info

Technical specs

Compatibility, dimensions and requirements

Memory

Video outputs and ports

Technologies

API support

Overall gaming performance

AMD equivalent

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 in Benchmarks

Overall benchmark performance

3DMark Ice Storm GPU | CpusData

3DMark Cloud Gate GPU

3DMark Fire Strike Score

3DMark Fire Strike Graphics

3DMark 11 Performance GPU

3DMark Vantage Performance

SPECviewperf 12 - Solidworks

SPECviewperf 12 - Siemens NX

SPECviewperf 12 - Showcase

SPECviewperf 12 - Medical

SPECviewperf 12 - Maya

SPECviewperf 12 - Energy

SPECviewperf 12 - Creo

SPECviewperf 12 - Catia

Passmark

Unigine Heaven 4.0

Unigine Heaven 3.0

VR Ready:		+
Multi Monitor:		+
3D Vision:		+
GPU Boost:		3.0
CUDA:		+
Multi-Projection:		+
Ansel:		+
Virtual Reality:		+
ShadowWorks:		+

DirectX:		12 (12_1)
OpenGL:		4.5
Vulkan:		1.2.131
Shader Model:		6.4
OpenCL:		1.2

Legend
5	Stutter – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards stutter, the game is likely to show a low frame rate. There will be some lags.
	May Stutter – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards stutter, the game is likely to show a low frame rate. There will be some lags.
30	Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 25 frames per second (fps)
40	Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 35 frames per second (fps)
60	Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 58 frames per second (fps)
	May Run Fluently – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards show a smooth frame rate, comfortable for the game.
?	Uncertain – Graphics cards testing has shown that a slower card can provide a high and stable frame rate for the same operation.
	Uncertain – The work of the video card in the game is still being studied. Interpolation among analogs is not possible.
The value depicts the average frame rate. Hovering over the value, you can get individual results.