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Avg. price in UK: ~£250
Avg. price in US: ~$140
VRAM: 11 GB
Memory bus width: 352 bit
Thermal Design Power (TDP): 250 W

GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC 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.

6.0

Good

6.0

Good

6.7

Good

3.9
Gaming
Score components:
45.0%
2.7
Floating-point performance
25.0%
6.8
VRAM
20.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
6.2
Video editing
Score components:
35.0%
7.0
AV1 encode
30.0%
6.8
VRAM
20.0%
2.7
Floating-point performance
15.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
4.1
1080p
Score components:
55.0%
2.7
Floating-point performance
25.0%
6.8
VRAM
10.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
3.9
1440p
Score components:
50.0%
2.7
Floating-point performance
30.0%
6.8
VRAM
15.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
4.1
4K
Score components:
40.0%
2.7
Floating-point performance
35.0%
6.8
VRAM
20.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version

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#11 in Best GTX Graphic Cards
#117 in Best Budget Graphic Cards
#160 in Best GIGABYTE Graphic Cards
#707 in Best Graphic Cards For Video Editing
#863 in Best Graphic Cards For 1440p Gaming
#911 in Best Graphic Cards For Gaming
#920 in Best Graphic Cards

Verdict

The Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC is a high-performance graphics card built on the NVIDIA Pascal architecture, featuring 3,584 CUDA cores and 11GB of GDDR5X memory on a 352-bit bus. It operates with a boost clock of up to 1657 MHz in OC mode and utilizes the Windforce 3X cooling system with three unique blade fans and five composite copper heat pipes for thermal management. Key pros include its strong factory overclock, 4K gaming capabilities, and an 8+2 power phase design that enhances stability and overclocking potential. However, notable cons include the lack of a protective backplate, which can lead to PCB sagging, and reports of the cooling solution being noisier and less premium than higher-tier Aorus or competitor models.

Technical Specifications of graphics card GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC

Overall score

6.0

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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.

Performance

4.3

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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

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

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

PassMark (DirectCompute) result

What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests

When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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

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Memory

6.1

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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

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

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

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

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Platform & Features

7.5

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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

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

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

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

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

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Connectivity & Media

8.3

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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

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

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

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

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

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Power & Cooling

8.6

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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

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

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

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

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

250 W

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Design

8.2

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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

280 x 114 x 37 mm

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

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

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

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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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC vs the average graphics card

Why is GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC better than the average graphics card?

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96 bit wider memory bus
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC 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.
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
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC 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
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has more ROPs than the average graphics card (88 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
What it is: Total number of render output units on the GPU
When it matters: When you want more context on pixel output capacity, especially for high-resolution play and older raster-heavy engines.
Importance: HIGH
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has more ROPs than the average graphics card (88 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.88 vs 64
0.5 slot/s slimmer design
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
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
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
40 more TMUs
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has more TMUs than the average graphics card (224 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.
Importance: HIGH
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has more TMUs than the average graphics card (224 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.224 vs 184
11 mm lower card height
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC is shorter than the average graphics card (114 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
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
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC is shorter than the average graphics card (114 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.114 mm vs 125 mm
2 more GPUs supported
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC 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.
What it is: Maximum number of GPUs supported in a multi-GPU setup
When it matters: When you are planning a rendering or compute setup with more than one card.
Importance: LOW
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC 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
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC 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
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
Supports NVLink
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
What it is: Supports NVIDIA NVLink or bridge connection for multi-GPU setups
When it matters: When a professional or niche multi-GPU workflow needs a bridge connection.
Importance: LOW
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
24 more ROPs
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has more ROPs than the average graphics card (88 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
40 more TMUs
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has more TMUs than the average graphics card (224 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
96 bit wider memory bus
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC 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.
8% higher memory bandwidth
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (484 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
2 more GPUs supported
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC 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.
Supports multi-GPU linking
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
Supports NVLink
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
1 more DVI outputs
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
7.7% lower PSU requirement
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC 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.
0.5 slot/s slimmer design
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
11 mm lower card height
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC is shorter than the average graphics card (114 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.

Platform & Features

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Why is GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC worse than the average graphics card?

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33.9% lower boost clock speed
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,657 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
40 fewer ray tracing cores
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
12 fewer compute units
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (28 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
144 fewer AI cores
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
20.9% lower base clock speed
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,518 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
49.8% lower FP32 performance
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (11.3 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
37.2% lower PassMark score
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (14,215 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
82.6% lower ray tracing score
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (1,592 points vs 9,166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,166 points.
28.5% lower gaming score
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (10,500 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
12% lower pixel rate
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (143.6 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
99.4% lower FP16 performance
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (0.2 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
42.1% slower memory speed
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (11,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
91.7% smaller L2 cache
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
1 GB less VRAM
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (11 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
21.4% slower VRAM clock
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,376 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
62.5% smaller L1 cache
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC 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
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC 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
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
No ray tracing
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
Older PCIe version
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
6 older
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC was released earlier than the average graphics card (2017 vs 2023).
March 2017
No mesh shaders
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
Worse SAM support
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
Older encoder generation
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (6 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
Older DirectX version
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12.1 vs 12 Ultimate).
No sampler feedback
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
59.7% larger GPU die
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC 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.
47.6% fewer transistors
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (12,000 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
No AV1 encoding
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
No AV1 decoding
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
No DSC support
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
Older DisplayPort version
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
Older HDMI version
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
Narrower encode codec support
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
Older HDCP version
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
2 fewer monitors per output type
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
Older NVDEC generation
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (2 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
73% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (5.4 Gbps vs 20 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 20 Gbps.
No dual BIOS
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
16.3% higher TDP
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (250 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
18 °C higher idle temperature
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (55 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
No backplate
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
38.1% heavier card weight
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC is heavier than the average graphics card (1,410 g vs 1,021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,021 g.
33.9% lower boost clock speed
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,657 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.
Importance: HIGH
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,657 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.1657 MHz vs 2505 MHz
40 fewer ray tracing cores
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.
Importance: HIGH
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC 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
3.2x larger process node
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC 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
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC 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
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC 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
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
No ray tracing
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
What it is: Hardware support for real-time ray tracing effects
When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows and want to avoid buying a card that only handles traditional raster graphics well.
Importance: MEDIUM
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
12 fewer compute units
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (28 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
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC 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
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
What it is: Number of tensor or AI processing cores
When it matters: When AI features, frame generation, or creator tools use dedicated matrix hardware.
Importance: MEDIUM
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.0 vs 144
No dual BIOS
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
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
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.Not supported vs supported

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What customers like about GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC?

Exceptional performance for 1440p and competitive 1080p gaming
Generous 11GB of VRAM provides better longevity than many newer mid-range cards
Effective Windforce 3X cooling system that keeps temps stable under load
Factory overclocked out of the box for better speed than reference cards
Excellent value for money, often priced lower than other premium 1080 Ti models
Includes customizable RGB lighting and a sleek white shroud design

What customers dislike about GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC?

Subject to 'coil whine' in some units, which can be distracting during high-load gaming
The fans can become quite loud when running at high speeds
Lacks a backplate, which some users feel makes the card feel less 'premium' and prone to sag
Significant power requirements; often necessitates a high-wattage PSU upgrade
Does not support modern features like Ray Tracing (RTX) or DLSS
Large physical footprint that may not fit in smaller PC cases

Expert reviews

computerbild.de

02/09/2018

Summary of the review

GigaByte GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC im Test

The GigaByte GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC 11G graphics card delivers exceptional gaming performance that matches premium alternatives like the Asus ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti, but at a more affordable price point. In benchmark testing, the card achieved a very high frame rate of 179 frames per second (fps) in Full HD resolution. It also maintains fluid gameplay in higher resolutions, reaching 105 fps in WQHD and 57 fps in 4K resolution at full detail settings. In terms of connectivity, the unit is highly versatile as it features three DisplayPorts, one HDMI port, and one DVI port. Additionally, it implements a zero-decibel cooling profile that ensures entirely silent operation during low-intensity workloads like web browsing and office tasks. However, these cost savings and performance metrics come with significant trade-offs in thermal dynamics and acoustics. Under full gaming loads, the card runs noticeably loud at 3.1 Sone, compared to the quieter 2.1 Sone generated by its Asus counterpart. Power management is another drawback, with the test system demanding an average of 342.1 Watts and hitting a maximum power draw of...

comptoir-hardware.com

16/03/2018

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En cabine • (on l'a fait) une GTX 1080 Ti sur un Core2Quad

This 2018 retro-hardware experiment by Le Comptoir du Hardware evaluates the performance bottlenecks of pairing a legacy Intel Core2Quad Q9650 processor (tested at stock 3.0 GHz and overclocked to 3.6 GHz) with a high-end Gigabyte GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC graphics card. To isolate architectural limitations, the aging LGA775 platform (capped at 8GB of DDR2 6400 memory) was benchmarked against a modern LGA2066 quad-core setup featuring an Intel Core i5-7640X running at 3.0 GHz and 4.5 GHz. Benchmarks were meticulously conducted across 15 demanding titles—including ArmA 3, Ashes of the Singularity, Battlefield 1, and The Witcher 3—using maxed-out graphical presets in both 1080p and 1440p resolutions to push the processing boundaries. Pros and Cons Pros: The setup successfully functions, validating the sheer longevity and baseline capability of the Core2Quad architecture to run modern, graphically demanding DX11, DX12, and Vulkan games without crashing. Furthermore, ramping up the resolution to 1440p allows the GTX 1080 Ti to flex its muscles, slightly narrowing the performance gap as the workload shifts heavily toward the GPU. Cons: Severe CPU bottlenecking drastically cripples the GPU's potential,...

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06/11/2017

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Comparatif : les meilleures GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Round-up This comprehensive review evaluates eleven custom GeForce GTX 1080 Ti graphics cards against Nvidia’s standard Founders Edition (FE) across intensive benchmark protocols. Synthetic and real-world gaming tests in 1440p (WQHD) and Ultra HD resolutions reveal that aftermarket custom cards consistently outperform the FE variant by 10% to 15%. Key models include the MSI GTX 1080 Ti Lightning Z, praised for its high factory boost clocks, superb RGB integration, and exceptional acoustic profile under load, though handicapped by a steep price point and complex multi-fan spin-up management. Conversely, cards like the Asus ROG Strix OC and MSI Gaming X Trio deliver robust out-of-the-box acoustic silence and efficient, tailored Power Targets. However, thermal testing highlights critical design shortfalls in these premium models; both the Strix and Trio leave vital voltage regulator modules (VRMs) and peripheral memory components slightly neglected, causing focused heat migration and memory surface temperatures that flirt dangerously with 98°C thresholds. Key Pros and Cons Across Major Models Aorus Xtreme Edition 11G: Delivers exceptional cooling and premium PCB components, but suffers from massive physical dimensions...

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