Gigabyte
Gigabyte GAMING GeForce GTX 1080 8 GB
Specifications
Performance
Memory Size:
8 GB
Memory Type:
GDDR5X
PCIe Version:
PCIe 3.0 x16
Technical
Chipset:
GeForce GTX 1080
Core Clock:
1695 MHz
Boost Clock:
1835 MHz
Frame Sync:
GSync
Color:
Black / Orange
Physical
Slot Width:
2
Length:
286 mm
TDP:
180 W
Recommended Power Supply:
650 W
Connectivity
HDMI Ports:
1
DisplayPorts:
3
Power Input:
1x 8-Pin
Gigabyte GAMING GeForce GTX 1080 8 GB
The GIGABYTE Gigabyte GAMING GeForce GTX 1080 8 GB video card is a high-performance graphics solution featuring 8GB of GDDR5X memory. Running at 1695 MHz base with 1835 MHz boost clocks, It scores 4/10 in our performance analysis (37% performance rating) and is perfect for 1080p gaming at ultra settings or 1440p at medium-high settings. It features GSync support, 250 GB/s memory bandwidth, 3-fan cooling solution (286mm length), multi-monitor support ( 1 HDMI + 3 DisplayPort ). A 650W power supply is recommended for optimal performance.
Use-Case Scores
Gaming
Weighted toward DirectX 12/11 raster, GPU compute, and VRAM — real-world gaming across resolutions.
#293 of 327
AI / ML
INT8 tensor throughput, FP16, and VRAM — the gates for AI inference and model size.
#296 of 327
Rendering
FP32 compute, VRAM, and bandwidth — GPU renderers like OptiX, Redshift, and Blender Cycles.
#297 of 327
Video Editing
Hardware encode/decode (AV1) plus VRAM and bandwidth — timeline scrubbing and fast exports.
#295 of 327
CAD
Viewport performance (FP32, VRAM, clocks). ISV certification (below) indicates professional support/validation — uncertified cards still run CAD, just without vendor validation.not ISV-certified
#292 of 327
Scientific
FP64 double precision plus VRAM and bandwidth — simulation accuracy and data integrity.
#294 of 327
1080p gaming at ultra settings or 1440p at medium-high settings
High-End Gaming
GSync Support



