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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£630
  • Avg. price in US: ~$740
  • VRAM: 8 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 180 W

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

5.6

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%

5.3

Technical Score

10.0%

7.7

User score

Good
5.3

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%

4.3

Performance

24.0%

4.4

Memory

12.0%

8.8

Power & Cooling

11.0%

6.1

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.7

Design

4.0%

8.2

Connectivity & Media

Good
7.7

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%

8.7

User reviews

30.0%

5.6

Popularity

User score:
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4.3
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Very good
  • 4.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.2

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    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%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock 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 with 320 GB/s bandwidth. It operates with a base clock of 1607 MHz and a boost clock of 1733 MHz, while offering a bulky triple-slot thermal solution equipped with dual 10cm fans that remain passive under 50°C for silent operation. Main characteristics include a protective metal backplate, RGB LED lighting that can indicate GPU temperature, and a dual-BIOS switch for safer overclocking or firmware recovery. Pros include exceptional cooling efficiency, silent acoustic performance under load, and a high-quality build that facilitates stable factory overclocks. However, its massive 2.5-to-3-slot width can limit compatibility in smaller cases or multi-GPU setups, and it exhibits slightly higher idle power consumption compared to reference designs.

Technical Specifications of Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock

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%

4.3

Performance

24.0%

4.4

Memory

12.0%

8.8

Power & Cooling

11.0%

6.1

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.7

Design

4.0%

8.2

Connectivity & Media

5.3
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock has a technical score of 5.34 points, which is lower than that of 74.2% 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%

8.7

User reviews

30.0%

5.6

Popularity

User score:
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7.7
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock has a user score of 7.75 points, which is lower than that of 79.7% 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.
5.6
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock has a popularity of 5.6 points, which is higher than 63.9% 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%

5.6

Overall score

40.0%

7.2

Price

6.1
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.1 points, which is lower than 79.1% 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

12,406 points
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock scores 12406 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 52.9% of graphics cards.
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

9.134 TFLOPS
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock delivers 9.134 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
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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

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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
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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

1.4
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% of graphics cards.
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

4.6
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% 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
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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

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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
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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

224 W
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock draws 224 W under peak load, which is higher than 53.4% 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
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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

205 W
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock has a board power limit of 205 W, which is lower than that of 53.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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

285 x 133 x 58 mm
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock measures 285x133 x 58 mm, which is more compact than 89.6% of graphics cards and equal in size to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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

285 mm
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock is 285 mm long, which is shorter than 50.1% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.4% 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

133 mm
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock is 133 mm tall, which is taller than 63.1% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.6% 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

3 slot/s
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock occupies 3 slot/s, which is wider than 69.8% of graphics cards and equal in width to 16.6% of graphics cards.
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

1,181 g
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock weighs 1181 g, which is heavier than 60.8% of graphics cards.
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Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock vs the average graphics card

  • Supports ECC memory
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports error-correcting code memory for higher reliability
    When it matters: When stability and error correction matter more than pure gaming value.

    Importance: LOW

    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • Includes dual BIOS
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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

    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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

    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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

    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
  • 16.3% lower TDP
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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

    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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

    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports ECC memory
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • Includes dual BIOS
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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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Power & Cooling
  • 28.6% lower boost clock speed
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,784 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 20 fewer compute units
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 36.3% lower pixel rate
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (105.3 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 30.1% lower texture rate
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (263.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 14.3% lower base clock speed
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,645 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 24 fewer TMUs
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (160 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 60.5% lower compute throughput
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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.
  • Older PCIe version
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 7 older
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,016 vs 2,023).
  • No mesh shaders
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Worse SAM support
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • Older encoder generation
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (6 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • No sampler feedback
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 67.1% fewer transistors
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDMI version
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • 1 fewer fans
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • 1 slot/s wider design
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
  • 6 mm higher card profile
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock is taller than the average graphics card (133 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 28.6% lower boost clock speed
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,784 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 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

    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,784 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1784 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 3.2x larger process node
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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

    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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

    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.20 vs 40
  • 1 fewer fans
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • 47.3% slower memory speed
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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

    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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

    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock 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
  • 1 slot/s wider design
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 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

    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.3 slot/s vs 2 slot/s
  • 36.3% lower pixel rate
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (105.3 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (105.3 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.105.3 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock?

  • Extremely quiet operation, often cited as one of the most silent GTX 1080 models
  • Excellent cooling performance with passive mode for temperatures below 50°C
  • High factory overclock speeds right out of the box
  • Dual BIOS switch for safe and flexible overclocking
  • High build quality with a solid backplate and attractive LED backlighting that can monitor temperatures
  • Available G-Panel accessory for real-time hardware monitoring

What customers dislike about Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Gamerock?

  • Large physical footprint; requires 2.5 to 3 expansion slots, which may block other PCIe ports
  • Polarizing 'GameRock' aesthetic that some users find 'ugly' or overly bulky
  • Slightly higher idle power consumption compared to competitors like MSI
  • Limited additional overclocking headroom because it is already pushed near its limit from the factory
  • Potential for minor coil whine or buzzing under extreme loads or very high frame rates

Expert reviews

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tomshardware.com
09/12/2016
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock Premium Edition Review If you need any performance metrics compiled from these reviews or want to compare this card's...

The Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock Premium Edition (GPR) is a massive, triple-slot graphics card geared toward international audiences, though notably unavailable in the North and South American markets. Weighing in at a hefty 42 ounces (1181g) and featuring a thick white, blue, and silver plastic shroud, this flagship card utilizes a monstrous cooler with two 4-inch fans and five...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
23/11/2016
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock Premium Edition review

The Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock Premium Edition is highlighted as a high-performance, factory-overclocked card featuring an efficient, silent cooling system that keeps the GPU at 75–76°C under load. Key advantages include impressive air-cooled overclocking potential, a robust build with a metal backplate, and a specialized BIOS switch. Conversely, the card’s 2.5-slot design may...Read more

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techporn.ph
07/07/2016
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock Edition Review - TechPorn

Overview and Key Strengths The Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock Premium Edition is an exceptionally fast, non-reference graphics card built on Nvidia’s 16nm Pascal architecture. It features a heavily overclocked base core clock of 1746MHz, an effective 10500MHz GDDR5X memory speed, and a massive triple-slot cooling solution wrapped in a distinctive white and blue shroud design. In...Read more

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hexus.net
05/07/2016
Review: Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock Premium Edition

The HEXUS review evaluates the Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock Premium Edition, highlighting it as one of the fastest and most well-rounded custom GTX 1080 graphics cards available at its release. Priced at £620, the card is geared heavily toward gaming enthusiasts. It stands out with a heavily overclocked profile, sporting a base core clock of 1,747MHz, a boost clock of 1,886MHz,...Read more

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techpowerup.com
04/07/2016
Palit GTX 1080 GameRock Premium 8 GB Review

The TechPowerUp review of the Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock Premium Edition highlights it as a top-performing single GPU, delivering significant factory overclocking and an exceptionally quiet triple-slot cooling solution that keeps temperatures around 72°C with 3D load noise at just 30 dBA. Key pros include 0dB idle fan functionality, a bundled G-Panel monitoring device, and...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
23/11/2016
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock Premium Edition review – solid dimensions and great overclocking potential

The Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock Premium Edition is a high-performance card featuring significant factory overclocks, 8GB GDDR5X memory, and a robust, silent cooling system. It boasts impressive overclocking potential, exceeding 2.1 GHz on air, alongside premium features like a dual-BIOS switch and a 2.5-slot design, according to LaptopMedia. However, the card's substantial...Read more

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eteknix.com
30/08/2016
Palit GameRock Premium GTX 1080 Graphics Card Review

The Palit GameRock Premium GTX 1080 graphics card features an impeccable custom cooling hardware system that sets a high benchmark for other GTX 1080 models to match. A standout benefit of this thermal design is its 0dB idle mode, which keeps the card completely silent during web browsing, casual gaming, or basic computing tasks. Even when fully stressed under heavy workloads, the...Read more

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kitguru.net
06/07/2016
Palit GTX 1080 GameRock Premium Edition Review

The Palit GTX 1080 GameRock Premium Edition is a highly rated graphics card that scored a 9.0 out of 10 in KitGuru’s review. Architecturally built on a 16nm manufacturing process, it features 2560 CUDA cores, 20 streaming multiprocessors, and 8GB of GDDR5X memory running on a 256-bit bus. The main highlight of this specific premium edition is its aggressive factory overclock. It...Read more

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hexus.net
05/07/2016
Review: Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock Premium Edition

The Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock Premium Edition is an enthusiast-class graphics card evaluated by HEXUS as an exceptionally fast single-GPU solution that offers best-in-class performance through an aggressive out-of-the-box overclock. Key pros highlighted in the review include its highly efficient cooling system featuring two 95mm fans that switch off entirely at low load,...Read more

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guru3d.com
17/06/2016
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock Premium Edition + G-Panel Review

The Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock Premium Edition is highlighted as a highly impressive, factory-overclocked graphics card built on Nvidia's 16 nm Pascal architecture. Operating at a base clock of 1746 MHz and a boost clock of 1885 MHz, it frequently sustains clock speeds close to 2 GHz during operation due to its modified power limiter. A notable standout feature is its tweaked...Read more

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computerbase.de
02/07/2016
GeForce GTX 1080 im Test: Partnerkarten im Benchmark-Vergleich

This review evaluates nine variants of the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080, comparing the reference Founders Edition against custom partner cards from Asus, EVGA, Gainward, Gigabyte, Inno3D, MSI, Palit, and Zotac. A major strength across all partner models is their enhanced performance, which delivers between 11% and 18% higher framerates than the Founders Edition due to factory-overclocked...Read more

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