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ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 Solid Core review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£1,120VRAM:16 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):360 W

ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 Solid Core Review: Compare 117 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 Solid Core
8.4/10

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 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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Score components

40%

9.5

Technical score

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.6, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

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

10%

8.1

Sentiment score

★Better than 93% of graphics cards
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

4.6

Price

▼Worse than 68%
9.5

Technical score

Technical score
9.5/ 10
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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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Score components

44%

10

Performance

24%

9.8

Memory

12%

7.4

Power

11%

10

Features

5%

7.7

Design

4%

10

Connectivity

★Better than 99%
?

Reviews score

Reviews score
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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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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.6.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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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

What owners say about the ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 Solid Core

Based on 221 owners sharing their experience in online comments

70%positive8%mixed22%negative

Owners praise its fast gaming and overclocking, while high prices and 16GB of VRAM are the clearest drawbacks.

What owners dislike

  • Many owners felt the price was steep for the performance gained, especially compared with a cheaper RTX 5070 Ti.10
  • Owners wish for 24 GB; in heavy path-traced games at 4K, VRAM can nearly fill, limiting settings.7
  • Some owners see low 1% frame rates, stutters, or big drops in heavy games and shader-modded Minecraft, sometimes fixed by a restart.6
  • Some owners found the gain over a 4080 or 4080 Super modest, with some saying it barely beats a 5070 Ti.5

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of graphics card ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 Solid Core

Technical score
Technical score
9.5/ 10
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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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components:

44%

10

Performance

24%

9.8

Memory

12%

7.4

Power

11%

10

Features

5%

7.7

Design

4%

10

Connectivity

9.5
Reviews score
7.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components:

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

4.6

Price

7.2
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
31,500 points
This graphics card scores 31,500 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 91.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
26,577 points
This graphics card scores 26,577 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 95.7% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
36,247 points
This graphics card scores 36,247 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 91.3% of graphics cards and equal to 1.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
20,404 points
This graphics card scores 20,404 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 80.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
56.28 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is higher than that of 88.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.6% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
16 GB
This graphics card has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 62% of graphics cards and equal to 28.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR7
This graphics card uses GDDR7 memory, which is newer than on 79.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.4% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
256 bit
This graphics card uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 50.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.5% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 960 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 88.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 5.7% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
30,000 MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 30,000 MHz, which is faster than that of 95.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.3% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
5
This graphics card supports PCIe 5, which is newer than on 73% of graphics cards and equal to 27% 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 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.8% of graphics cards and equal to 77.2% 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
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
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
2.1b
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 2.1b, which is more advanced than on 77.8% of graphics cards and equal to 22.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 80 Gbps, which is faster than on 84.9% of graphics cards and equal to 14.9% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 360 W, which is higher than that of 89% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.3% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
360 W
This graphics card draws 360 W under peak load, which is higher than 86% of graphics cards and equal to 4% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
850 W
This graphics card recommends a 850 W PSU, which is higher than that of 83.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
360 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 360 W, which is higher than that of 84.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
360 W
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Size
303.5x 115.8x 55.7 mm
Length
303.5 mm
This graphics card is 303.5 mm long, which is longer than 62.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Height
115.8 mm
This graphics card is 115.8 mm tall, which is shorter than 71.7% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.4% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2.5 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s, which is slimmer than 35.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 14.7% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,480 g
This graphics card weighs 1,480 g, which is heavier than 73.1% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of Graphics cards.
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ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 Solid Core vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryFeaturesConnectivityPowerDesign
  • 44 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    84 vs 40
  • 44 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    84 vs 40
  • 2.14x higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (960 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    960 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 2.33x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (879.3 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    879.3 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 152 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (336 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    336 vs 184
  • 48 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    112 vs 64
  • 4.5% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,617 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,617 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 57.9% faster memory speed
    This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (30,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    30,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 44 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    84 vs 40
  • 44 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    84 vs 40
  • 2.33x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (879.3 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    879.3 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 152 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (336 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    336 vs 184
  • 48 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    112 vs 64
  • 4.5% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,617 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,617 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 192 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (336 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    336 vs 144
  • 81.7% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (293.1 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    293.1 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 2.49x higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (56.3 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    56.28 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 19.5% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,295 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    2,295 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 2.91x higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (26,577 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    26,577 points vs 9,148 points
  • 2.13x higher gaming score
    This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (31,500 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    31,500 points vs 14,779 points
  • 60.1% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (36,247 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    36,247 points vs 22,638 points
  • 2 years newer
    This graphics card was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).
    January 2025
    2025 vs 2023
  • 3.72x higher INT8 performance
    This graphics card has a higher INT8 performance than the average graphics card (900 TOPS vs 242 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 242 TOPS.
    900 TOPS vs 242 TOPS
  • 6,400 more FP32 units
    This graphics card has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (10,752 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    10,752 vs 4,352
  • 2.14x higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (960 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    960 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 57.9% faster memory speed
    This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (30,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    30,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    16 GB vs 12 GB
  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (256 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    256 bit vs 192 bit
  • 2.67x larger L2 cache
    This graphics card has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (64 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    64 MB vs 24 MB
  • 16x more Infinity Cache
    This graphics card has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (64 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
    64 MB vs 4 MB
  • Newer GDDR version
    This graphics card uses a newer GDDR version than the average graphics card (GDDR7 vs GDDR6).
    GDDR7 vs GDDR6
  • Newer PCIe version
    This graphics card supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4).
    5 vs 4
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
    2.1b vs 1.4a
  • Newer HDMI version
    This graphics card supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1a).
    2.1b vs 2.1a
  • 3.7x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (80 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps.
    80 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps
  • 7 °C higher thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (88 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    88 °C vs 95 °C
  • 9.2 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (115.8 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    115.8 mm vs 125 mm
  • 67.4% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (360 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    360 W vs 215 W
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 30.8% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (850 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    850 W vs 650 W
  • 63.6% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (360 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    360 W vs 220 W
  • 2.15x more expensive
    ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 Solid Core is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,120 vs £520).
    £1,120 vs £520
  • 21.3 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (303.5 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    303.5 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 16 °C higher load temperature
    This graphics card has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (83 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    83 °C vs 67 °C
  • 63.6% higher peak power draw
    This graphics card has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (360 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    360 W vs 220 W
  • 2.15x more expensive
    ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 Solid Core is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,120 vs £520).
    £1,120 vs £520
  • 2.3% worse value for money
    ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 Solid Core has worse value for money than the average graphics card (7.25 vs 7.4).
    7.25 vs 7.41
  • 67.4% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (360 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    360 W vs 215 W
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 30.8% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (850 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    850 W vs 650 W
  • 63.6% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (360 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    360 W vs 220 W
  • 16 °C higher load temperature
    This graphics card has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (83 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    83 °C vs 67 °C
  • 2x higher idle power draw
    This graphics card has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (24 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
    24 W vs 12 W
  • 63.6% higher peak power draw
    This graphics card has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (360 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    360 W vs 220 W
  • 21.3 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (303.5 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    303.5 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 46% heavier
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (1,480 g vs 1,014 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,014 g.
    1,480 g vs 1,014 g

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What customers like about ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 Solid Core

  • Excellent thermal management with temperatures often staying below 70°C under load
  • Noticeably quieter operation compared to the Founders Edition
  • High build quality with a 'tank-like' reinforced metal frame and backplate
  • Physical hardware features like a dual VBIOS switch and an LED alert for improper power connection
  • Strong performance uplift of roughly 3-6% over the base Founders Edition out of the box
  • Vapor chamber cooling technology effectively manages the high power draw of the Blackwell architecture

What customers don't like about ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 Solid Core

  • Extremely large footprint, occupying over 3 slots, which may cause clearance issues in smaller cases
  • Significant price premium over NVIDIA's MSRP, often cited as poor value by enthusiasts
  • Heavy plastic shroud design can partially block exhaust airflow
  • Limited RGB lighting may not appeal to users looking for a flashy aesthetic
  • Substantial weight requires the use of a support bracket to prevent GPU sag

Verdict

The Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 Solid Core is a high-performance graphics card built on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, featuring 10,752 CUDA cores and 16GB of ultra-fast GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit interface. It operates with a base clock of 2,295 MHz and a boost clock of 2,617 MHz, supported by the IceStorm 3.0 cooling system which utilizes a triple 90mm fan setup, vapor chamber, and a compact 2.5-slot design for improved case compatibility. Key pros include its robust build quality with an all-metal mid-frame, significant thermal headroom that keeps memory roughly 7-9°C cooler than Founders Edition models, and the inclusion of a physical 12V-2x6 safety LED indicator for secure power connection. However, some users have noted that the smaller 'Solid Core' heatsink can lead to slightly higher peak temperatures compared to the larger 'Solid' variant, and the software utility for overclocking can occasionally cause performance degradation if not tuned correctly.

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