NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080: Specs, Key Features & Rivals
- Fewest shader units
- Least compute in class
- Lowest power draw in class
For upper-midrange graphics card shoppers, the GTX 1080 from NVIDIA is one of the options worth knowing. Among upper-midrange graphics cards we track, the GTX 1080 Has the fewest shader units. Key rivals to keep in mind are GTX 1080 Ti, RTX 2080 and RTX 3080.
- VRAM8 GB
- Shader units2,560
- Boost clock1,733 MHz
- Memory bandwidth320 GB/s
- Total board power180 W
- Launch price (MSRP)$599
Key Specifications
GPU & Performance
| Architecture | Pascal |
|---|---|
| GPU die | GP104 |
| Process | TSMC 16nm FinFET |
| Shader units | 2,560 |
| Base clock | 1,607 MHz |
| Boost clock | 1,733 MHz |
| FP32 computeTheoretical peak; AMD counts dual-issue, so compare within a brand only | 8.9 TFLOPS |
Memory
| VRAM | 8 GB |
|---|---|
| Memory type | GDDR5X |
| Memory bus | 256-bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 320 GB/s |
Features
| Upscaling | None (no DLSS) |
|---|---|
| Frame generation | None |
| PCIe interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
Power & Thermals
| Total board power | 180 W |
|---|---|
| Recommended PSU | 500 W |
| Power connector | 1x 8-pin |
Size & Connectivity
| Reference card length | 10.51 in |
|---|---|
| Slot width | 2 slots |
| Display outputs | 3x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x DL-DVI |
Price
| Launch price (MSRP) | $599 |
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How It Stacks Up in the Upper-Midrange Graphics Card Class
Against the class average, the GTX 1080 is 128% lower on shader units. On fp32 compute, the GTX 1080 comes in 237% under the class average in raw numbers. Relative to the class average, the GTX 1080 reads 51% lower on vram.
Compare GTX 1080 With Its Rivals
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the GTX 1080 released?
Our records list May 27, 2016 as the release date of the GTX 1080.
What was the launch price of the GTX 1080?
At launch, the GTX 1080 cost $599. Price data as of May 2016.
What are the main alternatives to the GTX 1080?
In its class, the GTX 1080 competes most directly with GTX 1080 Ti, RTX 2080, RTX 3080 and RTX 3070 Ti.