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Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GameRock Premium review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£730VRAM:11 GBMemory bus width:352 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):250 W

Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GameRock Premium Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 3 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GameRock Premium
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

40%

6.0

Technical score

25%

6.0

Reviews score

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

10

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 74% of graphics cards
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
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 83% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

6.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 83%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

44%

4.4

Performance

24%

6.1

Memory

12%

8.8

Power

11%

7.8

Features

5%

7.6

Design

4%

8.3

Connectivity

â–¼Worse than 72%
6.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models

6.0

Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.8

Average grade

20%

7.4

Popularity

Grades by review (3)
2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 83%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £730
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Technical Specifications of graphics card Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GameRock Premium

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components:

44%

4.4

Performance

24%

6.1

Memory

12%

8.8

Power

11%

7.8

Features

5%

7.6

Design

4%

8.3

Connectivity

6.0
Reviews score
6.0
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
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 83% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

6.7

Price

6.7
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
10,500 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 10,500 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 69% of graphics cards and equal to 0.6% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
0 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 0 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 83.1% of graphics cards and equal to 16.9% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
13,470 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 13,470 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
9,456 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 9,456 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 62.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
12.24 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 12.24 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is lower than that of 70.9% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
11 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 11 GB of VRAM, which is less than 54.1% of graphics cards and equal to 1.4% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR5X
This graphics card uses GDDR5X memory, which is older than on 83.8% of graphics cards and equal to 1.6% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
352 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 352 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 88.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.4% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
484.4 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 484.4 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 54.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
11,008 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 11,008 MHz, which is slower than that of 82.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
3
This graphics card supports PCIe 3, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 24.1% of graphics cards and equal to 75.9% 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 17% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.8% of graphics cards and equal to 79.2% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% 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 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21.7% of graphics cards and equal to 76% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 80.8% of graphics cards and equal to 13.1% 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 56.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.9% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
250 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 250 W, which is higher than that of 59.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.3% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
320 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 320 W under peak load, which is higher than 76.9% of graphics cards and equal to 5% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
600 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 600 W PSU, which is lower than that of 53.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 8.6% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
350 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 350 W, which is higher than that of 82.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.4% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
300 W
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Size
285x 133x 58 mm
Length
285 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 285 mm long, which is longer than 50.3% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Height
58 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 58 mm tall, which is shorter than 95.5% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Slot width
3 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 3 slot/s, which is wider than 70.7% of graphics cards and equal in width to 16.8% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,202 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,202 g, which is heavier than 61.6% of Graphics cards.
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Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GameRock Premium vs the average graphics card

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  • 160 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (352 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    352 bit vs 192 bit
  • 1 more fans
    This graphics card has more fans than the average graphics card (4 vs 3).
    4 vs 3
  • 24 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (88 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    88 vs 64
  • 67 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (58 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    58 mm vs 125 mm
  • 28.2% higher sentiment score
    10.0 vs 7.8
  • 11 °C higher thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (84 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    84 °C vs 95 °C
  • 40 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (224 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    224 vs 184
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    2 vs 0
  • 28.2% higher sentiment score
    10.0 vs 7.8
  • 24 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (88 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    88 vs 64
  • 40 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (224 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    224 vs 184
  • 160 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (352 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    352 bit vs 192 bit
  • 8.1% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card 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
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    2 vs 0
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    This graphics card supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more fans
    This graphics card has more fans than the average graphics card (4 vs 3).
    4 vs 3
  • 11 °C higher thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (84 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    84 °C vs 95 °C
  • 7.7% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (600 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    600 W vs 650 W
  • 67 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (58 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    58 mm vs 125 mm
  • 31.8% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,708 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,708 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 3.2x larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    16 nm vs 5 nm
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 12 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (28 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    28 vs 40
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    0 vs 144
  • 42.1% slower memory speed
    This graphics card 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.
    11,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 16.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models

    6.0

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.8

    Average grade

    20%

    7.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.0 vs 7.2
  • 9.9% worse value for money
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GameRock Premium has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.75 vs 7.4).
    6.75 vs 7.41
  • 40.4% more expensive
    Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GameRock Premium is more expensive than the average graphics card (£730 vs £520).
    £730 vs £520
  • 31.8% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,708 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,708 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 12 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (28 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    28 vs 40
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    0 vs 144
  • 17% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,594 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,594 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 6 years older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2017 vs 2023).
    March 2017
    2017 vs 2023
  • 45.8% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (12.2 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    12.24 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 40.5% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (13,470 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    13,470 points vs 22,638 points
  • 29% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (10,500 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    10,500 points vs 14,779 points
  • 99.4% lower FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (0.2 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
    0.18 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS
  • 6.2% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (354.4 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    354.4 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 6.8% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (150.3 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    150.3 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 42.1% slower memory speed
    This graphics card 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.
    11,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 91.7% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    2 MB vs 24 MB
  • 21.4% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card 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.
    1,376 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 1 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (11 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    11 GB vs 12 GB
  • 62.5% smaller L1 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (48 KB vs 128 KB). The average graphics card has 128 KB L1 cache.
    48 KB vs 128 KB
  • 3.2x larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    16 nm vs 5 nm
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, 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 vs 4
  • No AI upscalers
    This graphics card does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    This graphics card does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • No Resizable BAR
    This graphics card does not support Resizable BAR, while the average graphics card does. 76.4% of Graphics cards support it.
  • Older DirectX version
    This graphics card supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
    12 vs 12 Ultimate
  • No sampler feedback
    This graphics card does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 60.2% larger GPU die
    This graphics card has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (471 mm² vs 294 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 294 mm².
    471 mm² vs 294 mm²
  • Older FSR version
    This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (1 vs 3.1).
    1 vs 3.1
  • 47.6% fewer transistors
    This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (12,000 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
    12,000 million vs 22,900 million
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1a).
    2.0b vs 2.1a
  • 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.
  • More basic codec support
    This graphics card encodes more basic formats 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 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 (3 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    3 vs 6
  • 59.1% higher board power limit
    This graphics card 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.
    350 W vs 220 W
  • 16.3% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (250 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    250 W vs 215 W
  • 8 °C higher idle temperature
    This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (45 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    45 °C vs 37 °C
  • 6 °C higher load temperature
    This graphics card 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.
    73 °C vs 67 °C
  • 45.5% higher peak power draw
    This graphics card 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.
    320 W vs 220 W
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
PC Games Hardware
≈ estimated
05/05/2017
Fan mod test · noise and temperatures
Verdict
Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GameRock Premium is too loud with its stock fans, but a quiet aftermarket fan swap makes it a solid cooler.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

10
techpowerup.com
✓ explicit
24/04/2017
Overview · Triple-slot cooler
Verdict
The Palit GTX 1080 Ti GameRock Premium is a large triple-slot card whose four-fan cooler promises quiet running, with a factory overclock and a quieter BIOS option.
5.0
computerbase.de
≈ estimated
03/05/2017
Lab test · Counter-rotating fan cooler
Verdict
The Palit GTX 1080 Ti GameRock Premium is compact, but its counter-rotating fans get very loud under load and need work.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Palit GeForce 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 don't like about Palit GeForce 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.

Verdict

The Palit GeForce 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.

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