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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 WINDFORCE OC Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110VRAM:8 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):180 W

GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 WINDFORCE 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.

GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 WINDFORCE OC
5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

90%

5.6

Technical score

10%

8.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 77% of graphics cards
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 58%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

44%

3.8

Performance

24%

4.9

Memory

12%

9.2

Power & Cooling

11%

7.5

Platform & Features

5%

8.5

Design

4%

8.3

Connectivity & Media

â–¼Worse than 78%
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 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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â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

9.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 80%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 WINDFORCE OC

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

44%

3.8

Performance

24%

4.9

Memory

12%

9.2

Power & Cooling

11%

7.5

Platform & Features

5%

8.5

Design

4%

8.3

Connectivity & Media

5.6
User score
User score
8.9/ 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
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

9.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.9
Popularity
Popularity
9.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 84% of models
Popularity:
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 WINDFORCE OC has a popularity score of 9 points, which is higher than that of 84.2% of products in this category.
9.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.1
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
7,565 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 7,565 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 78.7% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
1,827 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 1,827 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 79.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
12,406 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 12,406 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 80.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
7,623 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 7,623 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 72.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
9.07 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 9.07 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 77% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 GB
This graphics card has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.1% 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
256 bit
Market range: <64 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.9% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
320.3 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 320.3 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 66.3% 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
This graphics card supports DirectX 12, which is older than on 81.8% of graphics cards and equal to 16.9% 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
32.4 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 32.4 Gbps, which is faster than on 57.6% of graphics cards and equal to 21.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
180 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 180 W, which is lower than that of 58.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.1% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
180 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 180 W under peak load, which is lower than 61.4% of graphics cards and equal to 3.9% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
500 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 500 W PSU, which is lower than that of 75.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 8.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
216 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 216 W, which is lower than that of 53.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.2% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
180 W
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Size
280x 114x 41 mm
Length
280 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 280 mm long, which is shorter than 52.5% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.3% of graphics cards.
Height
114 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 114 mm tall, which is shorter than 74.5% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.8% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% of graphics cards.
Weight
900 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 900 g, which is lighter than 63.7% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.8% of graphics cards.
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 WINDFORCE OC vs the average graphics card

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  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card 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
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card 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
  • 11 mm lower card height
    This graphics card 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
    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
  • 4.82x cheaper
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 WINDFORCE OC is cheaper than the average graphics card (£110 vs £530).
    £110 vs £530
  • Supports NVLink
    This graphics card supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
  • 10.8% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 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 GeForce GTX 1080 WINDFORCE OC
    the average graphics card
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 WINDFORCE OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.87 vs 8.000).
    8.87 vs 8
  • 4.82x cheaper
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 WINDFORCE OC is cheaper than the average graphics card (£110 vs £530).
    £110 vs £530
  • 10.8% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
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    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 WINDFORCE OC
    the average graphics card
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 WINDFORCE OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.87 vs 8.000).
    8.87 vs 8
  • 2.14x more popular
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 WINDFORCE OC is more popular than the average graphics card (9.02 vs 4.2).
    9.02 vs 4.22
  • 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.
  • Supports NVLink
    This graphics card supports NVLink, 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
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card 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
  • 16.3% lower TDP
    This graphics card 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
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card 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
  • 11 mm lower card height
    This graphics card 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
  • 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
  • 28.3% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1797 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,797 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 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
  • 20 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    20 vs 40
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card 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 DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • No ray tracing
    This graphics card does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 28.3% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1797 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,797 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 20 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    20 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
  • 30.6% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (113.3 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    113.3 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 59.8% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (9.1 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    9.07 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 25.7% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (283.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    283.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 15% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1632 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,632 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 45.2% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (12406 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    12,406 points vs 22,653 points
  • 80.1% lower ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (1827 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
    1,827 points vs 9,166 points
  • 48.5% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (7565 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
    7,565 points vs 14,678.5 points
  • 24 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (160 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    160 vs 184
  • 99.5% lower FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (0.1 TFLOPS vs 29.7 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
    0.14 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS
  • 60.5% lower compute throughput
    This graphics card has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (9.1 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
    9.07 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card 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
  • 47.4% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (10000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    10,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 28.5% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1251 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    1,251 MHz vs 1,750 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
  • 28.5% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (320.3 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    320.3 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 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 vs yes
  • 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
  • 7 older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2016 vs 2023).
    July 2016
    2,016 vs 2,023
  • No mesh shaders
    This graphics card does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • Worse SAM support
    This graphics card offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • Older DirectX version
    This graphics card supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
    12 vs 12 Ultimate
  • 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
  • No sampler feedback
    This graphics card does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 68.6% fewer transistors
    This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (7200 million vs 22900 million). The average graphics card has 22900 million transistors.
    7,200 million vs 22,900 million
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    This graphics card does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • Narrower encode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • 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
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
    2.0b vs 2.1
  • Older HDCP version
    This graphics card supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
    2.2 vs 2.3
  • Older NVDEC generation
    This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    4 vs 6
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 6.6 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (42 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    42 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 5 °C higher idle temperature
    This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (42 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    42 °C vs 37 °C
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.

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tech4gamers.com
30/11/2017
Summary of the review
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 Windforce OC Review.
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comptoir-hardware.com
31/10/2016
Summary of the review
Test • Gigabyte GTX 1080 G1 Gaming
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Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 WINDFORCE OC

  • Strong performance for 1080p and 1440p gaming at high settings
  • Efficient Windforce 3X cooling system that maintains stable temperatures under load
  • Generally quieter operation compared to Founders Edition models
  • Competitive pricing, often being one of the most affordable GTX 1080 variants
  • Solid build quality featuring a protective metal backplate
  • Factory overclocked for extra out-of-the-box speed

What we don't like about GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 WINDFORCE OC

  • Can be louder than competitors from brands like EVGA or MSI at default fan settings
  • Limited overclocking headroom compared to higher-end 'G1 Gaming' or 'Xtreme' editions
  • Physical size is quite long, which may cause clearance issues in smaller PC cases
  • Plastic fan shroud can feel somewhat flimsy compared to metal versions
  • Reports of coil whine when the card is pushed to extreme fan speeds
  • Lack of RGB lighting customization in the standard Windforce OC model

Verdict

The Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 Windforce OC is a high-performance graphics card built on NVIDIA's Pascal architecture, featuring 2560 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR5X memory on a 256-bit bus. It operates with a base clock of 1657 MHz and a boost clock of 1797 MHz in OC mode, delivering smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p resolutions. Its primary characteristic is the Windforce 3X cooling system, which utilizes three unique blade fans and pure copper composite heat pipes for efficient heat dissipation and semi-passive silent operation. Main pros include its factory overclocked performance, robust metal backplate for structural rigidity, and effective cooling that keeps temperatures stable under load. On the downside, some users find the plastic shroud to feel slightly flimsy compared to premium tiers, it lacks integrated RGB lighting, and it relies on a single 8-pin power connector which may limit extreme manual overclocking headroom.

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