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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Waterforce Xtreme Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£840VRAM:11 GBMemory bus width:352 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):250 W

GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Waterforce Xtreme Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Waterforce Xtreme
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

90%

5.9

Technical score

10%

7.7

User score

▼Worse than 74% of graphics cards
6.1

Value for money

Value for money
6.1/ 10
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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 distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

6.1

Price

▼Worse than 89%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

44%

4.5

Performance

24%

6.1

Memory

12%

7.1

Power & Cooling

11%

7.3

Platform & Features

5%

9.2

Design

4%

8.3

Connectivity & Media

▼Worse than 75%
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 89%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Waterforce Xtreme

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components:

44%

4.5

Performance

24%

6.1

Memory

12%

7.1

Power & Cooling

11%

7.3

Platform & Features

5%

9.2

Design

4%

8.3

Connectivity & Media

5.9
User score
User score
7.7/ 10
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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 distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
6.5/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 62% of models
Popularity:
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Waterforce Xtreme has a popularity score of 6.5 points, which is higher than that of 61.9% of products in this category.
6.5
Value for money
Value for money
6.1/ 10
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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 distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

6.1

Price

6.1
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
9,362 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 9,362 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 73.6% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
2,245 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 2,245 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 79.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
18,586 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 18,586 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 64.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
9,608 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 9,608 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 61.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
12.34 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 12.34 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 71.7% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
11 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 GB
This graphics card has 11 GB of VRAM, which is less than 54.6% of graphics cards and equal to 1.5% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR5X
GDDR version
GDDR5X
This graphics card uses GDDR5X memory, which is older than on 84.2% of graphics cards and equal to 1.6% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
352 bit
Market range: <64 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 352 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 87.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.5% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
494.2 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 494.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 53.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
3
This graphics card supports PCIe 3, which is older than on 77.7% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12.1
This graphics card supports DirectX 12.1, which is older than on 77.4% of graphics cards and equal to 4.4% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 80.6% of graphics cards and equal to 13.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
1.4 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 1.4 Gbps, which is slower than on 96.4% of graphics cards and equal to 3.7% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
250 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 250 W, which is higher than that of 58.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.2% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
330 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 330 W under peak load, which is higher than 81.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
600 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 600 W PSU, which is lower than that of 54.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
375 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 375 W, which is higher than that of 88.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.6% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
250 W
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Size
266.67x 150x 28.25 mm
Length
266.67 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 266.67 mm long, which is shorter than 63.8% of graphics cards.
Height
111.2 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 111.2 mm tall, which is shorter than 80% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.7% of graphics cards.
Slot width
1 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 1 slot/s, which is slimmer than 96.1% of graphics cards and equal in width to 3.9% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,500 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,500 g, which is heavier than 73% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 1.3% of graphics cards.
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Waterforce Xtreme vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • 1.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    1 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 96 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (352 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    352 bit vs 256 bit
  • 24 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (88 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    88 vs 64
  • 13.8 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (111.2 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    111.2 mm vs 125 mm
  • 40 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (224 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    224 vs 184
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    2 vs 0
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    1 vs 0
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    This graphics card supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 24 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (88 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    88 vs 64
  • 40 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (224 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    224 vs 184
  • 96 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (352 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    352 bit vs 256 bit
  • 10.3% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (494.2 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    494.2 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    2 vs 0
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    This graphics card supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    1 vs 0
  • 7.7% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (600 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    600 W vs 650 W
  • 9 °C lower load temperature
    This graphics card has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (58 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    58 °C vs 67 °C
  • 7 °C lower idle temperature
    This graphics card has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (30 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    30 °C vs 37 °C
  • 1.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    1 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 13.8 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (111.2 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    111.2 mm vs 125 mm
  • 18.33 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (266.7 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    266.67 mm vs 285 mm
  • 30.3% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1746 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,746 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 2 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    1 vs 3
  • 3.2x larger process node
    This graphics card 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
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No ray tracing
    This graphics card does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • 12 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (28 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    28 vs 40
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    0 vs 144
  • 18.4% worse value for money
    GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Waterforce Xtreme has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.08 vs 7.2).
    6.08 vs 7.2
  • 58.5% more expensive
    GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Waterforce Xtreme is more expensive than the average graphics card (£840 vs £530).
    £840 vs £530
  • 4.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 10
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    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 distribution
    ▼▼
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    GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Waterforce Xtreme
    the average graphics card
    GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Waterforce Xtreme has a lower user score than the average graphics card (7.67 vs 8.000).
    7.67 vs 8
  • 30.3% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1746 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,746 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 12 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (28 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    28 vs 40
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    0 vs 144
  • 16.3% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1607 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,607 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 45.3% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (12.3 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    12.34 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 75.5% lower ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (2245 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
    2,245 points vs 9,166 points
  • 36.2% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (9362 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
    9,362 points vs 14,678.5 points
  • 18% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (18586 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    18,586 points vs 22,653 points
  • 99.4% lower FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (0.2 TFLOPS vs 29.7 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
    0.18 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS
  • 7.2% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (151.4 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    151.4 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 39.7% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (11448 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    11,448 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 91.7% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    2 MB vs 24 MB
  • 1 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (11 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    11 GB vs 12 GB
  • 19.8% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1404 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    1,404 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 62.5% smaller L1 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (48 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
    48 vs 128
  • 3.2x larger process node
    This graphics card 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
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No ray tracing
    This graphics card does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    This graphics card supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4).
    3.0 vs 4.0
  • No AI upscalers
    This graphics card does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
  • 6 older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2017 vs 2023).
    June 2017
    2,017 vs 2,023
  • No mesh shaders
    This graphics card does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • No DirectStorage support
    This graphics card does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
  • Worse SAM support
    This graphics card offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • Older encoder generation
    This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (6 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    6 vs 8
  • Older OpenCL version
    This graphics card supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 3).
    1.2 vs 3.0
  • Older DirectX version
    This graphics card supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12.1 vs 12 Ultimate).
    12.1 vs 12 Ultimate
  • Older shader model
    This graphics card supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.5 vs 6.8).
    6.5 vs 6.8
  • No sampler feedback
    This graphics card does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 59.7% larger GPU die
    This graphics card has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (471 mm² vs 295 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 295 mm².
    471 mm² vs 295 mm²
  • Older FSR version
    This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (1 vs 3.1).
    1.0 vs 3.1
  • 47.6% fewer transistors
    This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (12000 million vs 22900 million). The average graphics card has 22900 million transistors.
    12,000 million vs 22,900 million
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • No AV1 decoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • No DSC support
    This graphics card does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2 vs 2.1).
    2.0 vs 2.1
  • Older DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
    1.4 vs 1.4a
  • Narrower encode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • Older HDCP version
    This graphics card supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 2.3).
    1.4 vs 2.3
  • Older NVDEC generation
    This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (3 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    3 vs 6
  • 93% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (1.4 Gbps vs 20 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 20 Gbps.
    1.4 Gbps vs 20 Gbps
  • Fewer NVENC sessions
    This graphics card has fewer concurrent NVENC sessions than the average graphics card (3 vs 8). The average graphics card has 8 concurrent NVENC sessions.
    3 vs 8
  • 2 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    1 vs 3
  • 66.7% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (375 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    375 W vs 225 W
  • 16.3% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (250 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    250 W vs 215 W
  • 50% higher peak power draw
    This graphics card has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (330 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    330 W vs 220 W
  • 46.9% heavier card weight
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (1500 g vs 1021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1021 g.
    1,500 g vs 1,021 g

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2017
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Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Waterforce Xtreme

  • Excellent thermal performance; consistently stays cool under heavy load (often below 50-60°C).
  • Extremely quiet operation, with some users reporting it as 'totally silent' during gaming.
  • High out-of-the-box factory overclocks that reach high clock speeds without manual tuning.
  • Superior build quality featuring a metal shroud and an advanced copper backplate.
  • VR-friendly port selection, including multiple HDMI outputs and an internal VR-Link port.
  • Attractive aesthetics with customizable RGB Fusion lighting.

What we don't like about GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Waterforce Xtreme

  • High premium price compared to standard air-cooled 1080 Ti models and some liquid-cooled competitors.
  • Large physical footprint (triple-slot design) requires significant space in the chassis.
  • Installation challenges in smaller cases due to the length and stiffness of the water-cooling tubes.
  • Reports of minor coil whine in some units under high frame rate scenarios.
  • Limited additional overclocking headroom because the card is already pushed near its limit from the factory.
  • Aorus software has been described by some users as buggy or less stable than third-party alternatives.

Verdict

The Gigabyte Aorus GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Waterforce Xtreme is a high-performance graphics card built on the Pascal architecture, featuring 11GB of GDDR5X memory on a 352-bit bus. It stands out with its integrated WATERFORCE All-in-One liquid cooling system, utilizing a 120mm radiator and fan to directly cool the GPU, VRAM, and MOSFETs for superior thermal management. In OC Mode, it delivers a base clock of 1632 MHz and a boost clock of 1746 MHz, supported by a 12+2 power phase design and a protective metal backplate with an advanced copper cooling insert. Main pros include its exceptional factory overclock, near-silent liquid cooling operation, and the unique Aorus VR Link which provides extra HDMI ports for easy headset connectivity. However, cons include its high initial launch price compared to air-cooled models, the requirement for dedicated radiator mounting space in the chassis, and the use of a plastic shroud that some users feel lacks a premium tactile feel.

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