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  • Avg. price: ~£110
  • VRAM: 8 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 180 W

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

5.0

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.6

Technical Score

10.0%

9.3

User score

Good
4.6

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

2.6

Performance

24.0%

4.3

Memory

12.0%

9.2

Power & Cooling

11.0%

6.4

Platform & Features

5.0%

5.7

Design

4.0%

8.2

Connectivity & Media

Poor
9.3

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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  • 4.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.2

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

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    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.9
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    2.2

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.5
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    2.2

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.5
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    2.2

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.8
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    2.2

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

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    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 is a high-performance graphics card built on NVIDIA's 16nm Pascal architecture, featuring 2560 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR5X memory on a 256-bit bus. This custom model distinguishes itself with a DirectCU III cooling system with triple wing-blade fans, a reinforced 8+2 phase power design, and Aura RGB lighting across the shroud and backplate. Key pros include its superior thermal management, near-silent 0dB fan operation at idle, and VR-friendly dual HDMI 2.0 ports. However, potential cons include its significant 298mm physical length which may not fit in smaller cases, higher power consumption than reference models due to factory overclocking, and its aging performance in modern 4K gaming compared to newer generations.

Technical Specifications of ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

2.6

Performance

24.0%

4.3

Memory

12.0%

9.2

Power & Cooling

11.0%

6.4

Platform & Features

5.0%

5.7

Design

4.0%

8.2

Connectivity & Media

4.6
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has a technical score of 4.57 points, which is lower than that of 83.7% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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3.9
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9.3
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has a user score of 9.33 points, which is higher than that of 87.1% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
10
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 77.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.0

Overall score

40.0%

9.9

Price

6.5
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.5 points, which is lower than 61.8% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

N/A
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

9.13 TFLOPS
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 delivers 9.13 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 79.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

8 GB
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.6% of graphics cards and equal to 25.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5X
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5X
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 uses GDDR5X memory, which is older than on 83.5% of graphics cards and equal to 1.5% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

256 bit
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 36.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

320 GB/s
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 reaches 320 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 66.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.9% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

3.0
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

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OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.5
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 supports OpenGL 4.5, which is older than on 95.2% of graphics cards and equal to 3.3% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 77.3% of graphics cards and equal to 16.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

8.1 Gbps
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 50.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

180 W
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has a TDP of 180 W, which is lower than that of 58.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.1% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

200 W
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 draws 200 W under peak load, which is lower than 52% of graphics cards and equal to 3.8% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

500 W
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 recommends a 500 W PSU, which is lower than that of 76.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 9.6% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

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PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

298 mm
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 is 298 mm long, which is longer than 55.3% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.7% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

134 mm
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 is 134 mm tall, which is taller than 65% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.7% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

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Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 vs the average graphics card

  • Includes dual BIOS
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Includes dual BIOS for redundancy or overclocking profiles
    When it matters: When you want a safer recovery path after tweaking fan curves or overclock settings, or you need separate quiet and performance profiles.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.500 W vs 650 W
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    What it is: Number of DVI display outputs available
    When it matters: When you still use an older monitor that depends on DVI.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
  • 4.82x cheaper
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£110 vs £530).
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£110 vs £530).£110 vs £530
  • 16.6% higher user score
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.33 vs 8.000).
    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.33 vs 8.000).9.33 vs 8
  • 16.3% lower TDP
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (180 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (180 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.180 W vs 215 W
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA SLI or AMD CrossFire multi-GPU setup
    When it matters: When you still run legacy multi-GPU gaming or rendering workflows.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 4.34x more popular
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 is more popular than the average graphics card (10.00 vs 2.303).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 is more popular than the average graphics card (10.00 vs 2.303).10 vs 2.3
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • Includes dual BIOS
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 16.3% lower TDP
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (180 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.

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  • 20 fewer compute units
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 24.3% lower texture rate
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (285.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 24 fewer TMUs
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (160 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 60.5% lower compute throughput
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (9.1 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 47.3% slower memory speed
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (10,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 93.8% smaller L2 cache
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 28.6% lower memory bandwidth
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (320 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 28.5% slower VRAM clock
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,251 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 62.5% smaller L1 cache
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (48 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 3.2x larger process node
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • No DLSS support
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 7 older
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,016 vs 2,023).
  • No mesh shaders
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Worse SAM support
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • Older encoder generation
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (6 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • No sampler feedback
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • Older OpenGL version
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 supports an older OpenGL version than the average graphics card (4.5 vs 4.6).
  • 67.1% fewer transistors
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (7,200 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • No AV1 encoding
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDMI version
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • 7 °C higher idle temperature
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (45 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
  • 7 mm higher card profile
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 is taller than the average graphics card (134 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 12.63 mm longer card length
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 is longer than the average graphics card (298 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 3.2x larger process node
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.16 nm vs 5 nm
  • 20 fewer compute units
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.20 vs 40
  • No DLSS support
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA DLSS upscaling technology
    When it matters: When you play NVIDIA-supported games and want better frame rates at higher settings.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 47.3% slower memory speed
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (10,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    What it is: Effective memory data rate combining clock and bus width
    When it matters: When you compare how quickly each card can push data through its memory subsystem.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (10,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.10008 MHz vs 19000 MHz
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.8 GB vs 12 GB
  • No AV1 encoding
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports hardware encoding of AV1 video codec
    When it matters: When you stream or export video and want efficient AV1 encoding on the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.No vs yes
  • Older PCIe version
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
    What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
    When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).3.0 vs 4.0
  • 7 older
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,016 vs 2,023).
    What it is: Official release or launch date of the GPU
    When it matters: When you care about platform age, driver maturity, and how current the design is.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,016 vs 2,023).2,016 vs 2,023
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What customers like about ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080?

  • Superior cooling performance with the DirectCU III triple-fan system
  • Exceptionally quiet operation, including a 0dB silent mode for light tasks
  • High factory overclocks that outperform the Founders Edition
  • Customizable Aura RGB lighting on both the shroud and backplate
  • Dual HDMI ports make it highly convenient for VR users
  • Unique FanConnect headers allow GPU-controlled chassis fans
  • Premium build quality with a reinforced backplate to prevent sagging

What customers dislike about ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080?

  • Large physical footprint (approx. 30cm long) may not fit in smaller cases
  • GPU Tweak II software UI can be counter-intuitive and difficult to use
  • Occasional reports of audible coil whine in high-FPS situations
  • Plastic shroud may feel less premium to some users compared to metal designs
  • Performance gains over the Founders Edition are most notable only at 4K resolution
  • Lack of modern features like DLSS or dedicated Ray Tracing hardware

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enostech.com
16/03/2017
ASUS ROG Strix GeForceGTX 1080 Review - EnosTech.com

The ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 delivers excellent gaming performance at 1080p and 1440p resolutions, maintaining smooth gameplay with maxed-out settings in nearly every tested title. Built on Nvidia's Pascal architecture, the card achieves impressive core clocks exceeding 2000MHz when overclocked, resulting in a solid 7% performance gain. Architecturally, it utilizes a 2-slot...Read more

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hexus.net
13/06/2016
Review: Asus ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 - HEXUS.net

The Asus ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 review on HEXUS.net highlights a massive custom-cooled graphics card that outperforms Nvidia's standard Founders Edition through factory-overclocked speeds, running at a base clock of 1,785MHz and a boost clock of 1,936MHz. Pros include its superior triple 90mm fan thermal design, which allows it to run cooler at 71°C compared to the 80°C of the...Read more

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guru3d.com
01/08/2017
ASUS GeForce GTX 1080 STRIX OC 11 Gbps review

The ASUS GeForce GTX 1080 STRIX OC 11 Gbps is a highly customized, premium graphics card built on NVIDIA's Pascal architecture that sets itself apart by featuring upgraded, faster memory. Equipped with 8 GB of GDDR5X memory running at an effective clock-rate of 11,008 MHz, this model delivers a 10% increase in memory bandwidth over standard versions, which significantly helps...Read more

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rog.asus.com
02/08/2016
ROG Strix GTX 1080 - Real-World Performance & Aura RGB Tested by Chino

In this article, PC hardware expert and forum member Chino delivers a glowing review of the ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 graphics card, highlighting it as an exceptional, top-tier option for premium gaming setups. The review heavily praises its superb build quality and stunning aesthetic design, which is significantly enhanced by customizable Aura RGB lighting effects. On the technical...Read more

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techadvisor.com
19/07/2016
Asus ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 review

The Asus ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 features a complete ground-up redesign of Nvidia’s flagship graphics processor, replacing the standard reference model with a larger PCB and a custom "DirectCU III" triple-fan heatsink. Designed for enthusiasts, it features programmable Aura RGB lighting on both the front and backplate, an additional 6-pin power connector to support heavy...Read more

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guru3d.com
15/06/2016
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 review - Guru 3d

The Guru3D review of the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 (O8G-GAMING) highlights it as a highly customized, factory-overclocked graphics card powered by Nvidia’s 16 nm Pascal architecture. Equipped with 8 GB of GDDR5X memory, 2,560 CUDA cores, and an enhanced 8 phase power design, the card leaves behind the stock Founders Edition by boosting the base clock to 1759 MHz and the boost...Read more

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hardwarecanucks.com
08/09/2016
ASUS GTX 1080 & GTX 1070 STRIX OC Review

The ASUS ROG GTX 1080 and GTX 1070 STRIX OC graphics cards deliver exceptional, top-tier performance by utilizing highly aggressive out-of-the-box factory overclocks. Built on a stealthy, matte-black dual-slot design with customizable Aura RGB lighting, both cards feature the DirectCU III triple-fan cooling system and a unique pair of 4-pin PWM fan headers to sync case airflow...Read more

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bit-tech.net
27/09/2016
Asus GeForce GTX 1080 Strix OC Review

The Asus GeForce GTX 1080 Strix OC is a premium graphics card featuring a hefty 11 percent core factory overclock, pushing base and boost speeds up to 1,784MHz and 1,936MHz respectively in OC mode. Built using a fully automated process, the card sports a robust 8 phase power system, an all-black design with customizable RGB Aura lighting, and an altered display layout that adds a...Read more

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gameswelt.de
21/06/2016
Test - ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 O8G Gaming - Das Leistungsbiest im Praxistest

The ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 O8G Gaming is a premium, factory-overclocked graphics card that delivers outstanding performance, keeping games perfectly smooth at 1440p resolution and remaining highly capable for 4K gaming. Built with a robust, matte-black housing and an eye-catching Aura RGB lighting system, it features a highly efficient DirectCU III triple-fan cooling setup. In...Read more

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comptoir-hardware.com
16/09/2019
Test • Asus GTX 1070 & 1080 Strix Gaming Les Numériques

This 2016 review examines the Asus GTX 1070 and 1080 Strix Gaming graphics cards, which utilize variants of NVIDIA’s 16nm Pascal-based GP104 architecture. Released as premium custom alternatives to NVIDIA's expensive Founders Edition models, these Asus Strix variants aim to deliver top-tier performance while maintaining controlled power consumption and minimal acoustic output. The...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
16/06/2017
Test Asus GeForce GTX 1080 Strix OC : elle en fait voir de toutes les couleurs

The Asus GeForce GTX 1080 Strix OC is an excellent custom graphics card that earns a perfect 5 out of 5 rating, primarily due to its top-tier cooling performance and design elements. Equipped with a robust DirectCU III triple-fan cooling system, the card maintains a GPU temperature of 74°C under heavy loads, which is significantly lower than the 83°C recorded on Nvidia's Founders...Read more

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hwupgrade.it
11/11/2016
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080: 6 schede a confronto tra Founders e Custom. For the full article, visit Hardware Upgrade.

The Asus ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 OC Gaming is a top-tier custom graphics card that features a massive triple-fan cooling system designed to outperform NVIDIA's standard Founders Edition. Built on a significantly taller custom PCB with an 8 phase Super Alloy Power II power delivery system, the card comes with a substantial factory overclock, pushing the GPU boost clock up to a...Read more

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