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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£730
  • Avg. price in US: ~$770
  • VRAM: 11 GB
  • Memory bus width: 352 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 250 W

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

5.5

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%

5.5

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
5.5

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%

5.1

Performance

24.0%

5.1

Memory

12.0%

5.7

Power & Cooling

11.0%

6.3

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.7

Design

4.0%

8.2

Connectivity & Media

Good
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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%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 4.5
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.7

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    3.7

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.2
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    3.7

    VRAM

    20.0%

    2.7

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.0
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    2.7

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    3.7

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.1
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    2.7

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    3.7

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.4
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    2.7

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    3.7

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Palit GTX 1080 Ti GameRock Premium is a high-end flagship graphics card featuring the Pascal GP102 architecture with 3,584 CUDA cores and a substantial 11GB of GDDR5X memory on a 352-bit bus. It comes with a significant factory overclock, offering a base clock of 1,595 MHz and a boost clock of 1,708 MHz in its default OC mode. Its standout feature is the TurboJET4 cooling system, a triple-slot design utilizing four stacked fans that rotate in opposite directions to reduce turbulence and noise. Main pros include its exceptional out-of-the-box 4K gaming performance, a dual-BIOS switch for silent or performance modes, and a robust 12+2 phase VRM design for stable power delivery. However, the card is notably bulky, potentially obstructing adjacent PCIe slots, and its blue-and-white 'GameRock' aesthetic along with the bulky shroud design may not appeal to all users.

Technical Specifications of Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium

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%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

5.5
Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has a technical score of 5.53 points, which is lower than that of 70.8% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% 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%

5.5

Overall score

40.0%

6.7

Price

5.9
Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.9 points, which is lower than 83.9% 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

13,470 points
Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium scores 13470 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 55.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.7% 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

9,456 points
Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium scores 9456 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 79.6% of graphics cards and equal to 2.2% of graphics cards.
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

12.24 TFLOPS
Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium delivers 12.24 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 74.7% 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

11 GB
Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has 11 GB of VRAM, which is less than 54.6% of graphics cards and equal to 1.5% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: HIGH

352 bit
Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium uses a 352 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 87.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.5% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
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

484.4 GB/s
Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium reaches 484.4 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 53% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% 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 GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium 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 GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium 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

1.3
Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 73.5% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% 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 GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium 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 GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium 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 GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium 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 GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium 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 GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium 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

250 W
Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has a TDP of 250 W, which is higher than that of 58.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.1% 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

320 W
Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium draws 320 W under peak load, which is higher than 78.1% of graphics cards and equal to 5.3% 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

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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

350 W
Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has a board power limit of 350 W, which is higher than that of 81.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.1% 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 GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium 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 GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium 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 GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium 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 GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium 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

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Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium vs the average graphics card

  • 96 bit wider memory bus
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium 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

    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium 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
  • 1 more fans
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has more fans than the average graphics card (4 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 GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has more fans than the average graphics card (4 vs 3).4 vs 3
  • Includes dual BIOS
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium 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 GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 24 more ROPs
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium 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

    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has more ROPs than the average graphics card (88 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.88 vs 64
  • 40 more TMUs
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium 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

    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has more TMUs than the average graphics card (224 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.224 vs 184
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium 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 GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
  • 8.1% higher memory bandwidth
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (484.4 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    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

    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (484.4 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.484.4 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium 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 GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 24 more ROPs
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has more ROPs than the average graphics card (88 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 40 more TMUs
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has more TMUs than the average graphics card (224 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 96 bit wider memory bus
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium 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.
  • 8.1% higher memory bandwidth
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (484.4 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 1 more fans
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has more fans than the average graphics card (4 vs 3).
  • Includes dual BIOS
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.

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Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
  • 31.7% lower boost clock speed
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,708 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 12 fewer compute units
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (28 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 16.9% lower base clock speed
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,595 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 46.5% lower FP32 performance
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (12.2 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 90.6% lower INT8 performance
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has a lower INT8 performance than the average graphics card (44 TOPS vs 466 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 466 TOPS.
  • 9% lower pixel rate
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (150.3 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 42.1% slower memory speed
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium 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.
  • 91.4% smaller L2 cache
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2.8 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 21.4% slower VRAM clock
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium 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.
  • 1 GB less VRAM
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (11 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 62.5% smaller L1 cache
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium 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 GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium 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 GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 6 older
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,017 vs 2,023).
  • No mesh shaders
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
  • Worse SAM support
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • Older encoder generation
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • No sampler feedback
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 54.8% larger GPU die
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (471 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • No AV1 encoding
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDMI version
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • Narrower decode codec support
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • 59.1% higher board power limit
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (350 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 16.3% higher TDP
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (250 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 7 °C higher idle temperature
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (45 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
  • 6 °C higher load temperature
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (73 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • 45.5% higher peak power draw
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (320 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 1 slot/s wider design
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium 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 GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium is taller than the average graphics card (133 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 31.7% lower boost clock speed
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,708 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 GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,708 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1708 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 3.2x larger process node
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium 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 GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium 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
  • 12 fewer compute units
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium 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

    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (28 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.28 vs 40
  • 42.1% slower memory speed
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium 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.
    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 GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium 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.11008 MHz vs 19000 MHz
  • 1 slot/s wider design
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium 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 GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium 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
  • No AV1 encoding
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports hardware encoding of AV1 video codec
    When it matters: When you stream or export video and want efficient AV1 encoding on the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

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

    Importance: LOW

    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).3.0 vs 4.0
  • 16.9% lower base clock speed
    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,595 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,595 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.1595 MHz vs 1920 MHz
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What customers like about Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium?

  • Exceptional factory overclocking providing performance levels that can exceed the Titan X (Pascal).
  • Innovative quad-fan (TurboJet4) cooling system that maintains stable temperatures under heavy gaming loads.
  • Features a dual BIOS switch allowing users to choose between a high-performance 'OC' mode and a 'Quiet' mode.
  • Includes a DVI port, which was missing from the Founders Edition and is valued by users with older monitors.
  • Highly customizable RGB lighting and a premium build quality with a protective metal backplate.
  • Large 11GB framebuffer ensures longevity and solid performance for 4K and VR gaming.

What customers dislike about Palit GTX 1080 Ti Gamerock Premium?

  • Massive triple-slot design and weight may cause installation difficulties in smaller cases or require a support bracket to prevent sag.
  • The aesthetic design, particularly the blue shroud highlights, is described by some reviewers as 'an acquired taste' or looking 'plasticky'.
  • Airflow turbulence from the unique fan configuration can result in audible noise levels that some find 'moderate' rather than silent.
  • High power consumption, with a board power limit reaching approximately 320W under full load.
  • RGB implementation can feel 'rough around the edges,' with some users noting visible 'hot spots' on the LED lighting.
  • Service centers are primarily located in Asia, which can lead to long RMA turnaround times for users in other regions like Europe.

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hexus.net
18/05/2017
Review: Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GameRock Premium Edition

The Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GameRock Premium Edition is a custom, factory-overclocked graphics card designed for high-end PC gaming. A major benefit of this card is its competitive pricing at £690, making it significantly cheaper than top-tier rivals and close to the Founders Edition board. It delivers excellent out-the-box performance, featuring default "OC" profile clocks of...Read more

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overclock3d.net
28/05/2017
Palit GTX 1080 Ti GameRock Review HEXUS.net

The Palit GTX 1080 Ti GameRock delivers top-tier performance with an innovative four-fan cooling system, achieving a maximum of 70°C under load. Key advantages include three distinct BIOS profiles for balanced power and noise, coupled with high-quality RGB lighting and a sturdy backplate, earning it a Gamers Choice award. Drawbacks identified in the review include the polarizing,...Read more

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hexus.net
18/05/2017
Review: Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GameRock Premium Edition

The HEXUS review of the Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GameRock Premium Edition highlights it as a fast, heavy-duty graphics card that pairs a robust factory overclock with aggressive "bigger-is-better" engineering. On the positive side (pros), the card offers an impressive out-the-box base clock of 1,595MHz and a boost clock of 1,709MHz, backed by an efficient 12 -phase design and an...Read more

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guru3d.com
09/05/2017
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GameRock Premium Review

The Guru3D review highlights the Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GameRock Premium as a custom-engineered powerhouse built on Nvidia’s Pascal GP102 architecture, featuring 11 GB of GDDR5X memory and an impressive 12 phase power design. Out of the box, the card boasts aggressive factory overclocks. It features a base clock of 1,595 MHz and a boost clock of 1,709 MHz, resulting in a...Read more

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techpowerup.com
24/04/2017
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GameRock Premium 11 GB Review

The TechPowerUp review of the Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GameRock Premium highlights a powerful, heavily overclocked card utilizing a unique four-fan, triple-slot TurboJet4 cooler. Key pros include excellent out-of-the-box performance, a silent idle-fan-off mode, a native DVI port, and a robust dual-BIOS setup, though the card is quite large. However, the experimental cooling design...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
23/11/2016
Test de la Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock Premium Edition : dimensions solides et grand potentiel d'overclocking

The Palit GeForce GTX 1080 GameRock Premium Edition is a highly overclocked GPU featuring an efficient 2.5-slot cooler, 8GB GDDR5X memory, and a custom PCB with a dual-BIOS switch, maintaining low temperatures (39°C idle, ~75°C load) and high stability. Pros include excellent air-cooled overclocking (2113MHz), silent operation, and a robust, airflow-optimized design with RGB, while...Read more

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