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ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 AMP Edition review: 117 specs compared

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

ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 AMP Edition Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 10 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 AMP Edition
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components

40%

5.4

Technical score

25%

8.9

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 55% of graphics cards
8.1

Value for money

Value for money
8.1/ 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
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

★Better than 98%
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 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 79% of models
Score components

44%

3.8

Performance

24%

4.9

Memory

12%

8.4

Power

11%

7.5

Features

5%

6.5

Design

4%

8.4

Connectivity

â–¼Worse than 79%
8.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.9/ 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
★ Better than 99% of models

80%

9.0

Average grade

20%

8.6

Popularity

Grades by review (10)
8 reviews: 8 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each 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.
★Better than 99%
?

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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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 AMP Edition

Based on 8 · 3

Solid performance and build quality earn praise, while overclocking and noise get mixed views and power draw draws some complaints.
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Technical Specifications of graphics card ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 AMP Edition

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

44%

3.8

Performance

24%

4.9

Memory

12%

8.4

Power

11%

7.5

Features

5%

6.5

Design

4%

8.4

Connectivity

5.4
Reviews score
8.9
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 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
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

8.1
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
7,566 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 7,566 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 78.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
568 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 568 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 82.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
15,614 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 15,614 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 74% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
7,614 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 7,614 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 72.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
8.87 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 8.87 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is lower than that of 76.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
VRAM
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 56.8% of graphics cards and equal to 25.7% 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
256 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 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
320 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 320 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 66.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.2% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
10,008 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 10,008 MHz, which is slower than that of 83.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% 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
12.1
This graphics card supports DirectX 12.1, which is older than on 77.2% of graphics cards and equal to 4.5% 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
1.4a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.3% of graphics cards and equal to 46.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
32.4 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 32.4 Gbps, which is faster than on 56.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.9% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
180 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 180 W, which is lower than that of 57.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 5% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
215 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 215 W under peak load, which is lower than 51.7% of graphics cards and equal to 1.2% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
500 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 500 W PSU, which is lower than that of 75.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 8.8% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
200 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 200 W, which is lower than that of 55.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.6% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
230 W
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What reviewers say
Size
300x 148x 40 mm
Length
300 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 300 mm long, which is longer than 57.3% of graphics cards and equal in length to 2.9% of graphics cards.
Height
148 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 148 mm tall, which is taller than 91.2% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.2% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2.5 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 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
1,030 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,030 g, which is heavier than 51% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of Graphics cards.
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What reviewers say

ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 AMP Edition vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryFeaturesConnectivityPowerDesign
  • 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
  • 23.6% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.9/ 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
    ★ Better than 99% of models

    80%

    9.0

    Average grade

    20%

    8.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (10)
    8 reviews: 8 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each 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.
    8.9 vs 7.2
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    500 W vs 650 W
  • 28.2% higher sentiment score
    10.0 vs 7.8
  • 4 more GPUs supported
    This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (4 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    4 vs 0
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    1 vs 0
  • 4.73x cheaper
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 AMP Edition is cheaper than the average graphics card (£110 vs £520).
    £110 vs £520
  • Supports NVLink
    This graphics card supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
  • 23.6% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.9/ 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
    ★ Better than 99% of models

    80%

    9.0

    Average grade

    20%

    8.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (10)
    8 reviews: 8 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each 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.
    8.9 vs 7.2
  • 28.2% higher sentiment score
    10.0 vs 7.8
  • 4.73x cheaper
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 AMP Edition is cheaper than the average graphics card (£110 vs £520).
    £110 vs £520
  • 8.8% better value for money
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 AMP Edition has better value for money than the average graphics card (8.06 vs 7.4).
    8.06 vs 7.41
  • 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
  • 4 more GPUs supported
    This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (4 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    4 vs 0
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    This graphics card supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports NVLink
    This graphics card supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    1 vs 0
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    500 W vs 650 W
  • 16.3% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (180 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    180 W vs 215 W
  • 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
  • 27.3% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,822 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,822 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 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).
  • 20 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    20 vs 40
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 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
  • 27.3% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,822 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,822 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 20 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    20 vs 40
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    0 vs 144
  • 33.2% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (107.7 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    107.7 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 60.8% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (8.9 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    8.87 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 28.8% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (269.3 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    269.3 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 7 years older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2016 vs 2023).
    May 2016
    2016 vs 2023
  • 12.3% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,683 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,683 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 93.8% lower ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (568 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    568 points vs 9,148 points
  • 48.8% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (7,566 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    7,566 points vs 14,779 points
  • 31% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (15,614 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    15,614 points vs 22,638 points
  • 24 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (160 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    160 vs 184
  • 99.5% lower FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (0.1 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
    0.14 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 47.3% slower memory speed
    This graphics card 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.
    10,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 28.6% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card 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.
    320 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 28.5% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card 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.
    1,251 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 91.7% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    2 MB vs 24 MB
  • 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 XeSS support
    This graphics card does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    This graphics card does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • No DirectStorage support
    This graphics card does not support DirectStorage, 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 (12.1 vs 12 Ultimate).
    12.1 vs 12 Ultimate
  • No sampler feedback
    This graphics card does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 68.6% fewer transistors
    This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (7,200 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
    7,200 million vs 22,900 million
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 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 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
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 15 °C higher load temperature
    This graphics card has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (82 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    82 °C vs 67 °C
  • 5 °C higher idle temperature
    This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (42 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    42 °C vs 37 °C
  • 23 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (148 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    148 mm vs 125 mm
  • 17.8 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (300 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    300 mm vs 282.2 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0
Nicolas11x12 English
≈ estimated
08/09/2016
Hands-on review · game benchmarks and temperature tests
Verdict
The ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 AMP Edition is not perfect, but it is recommended, especially for 1440p gaming.
9.0
Modern Vintage Gamer
≈ estimated
16/07/2016
Hands-on review · overclocking, temperatures and RGB lighting
Verdict
The ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 AMP Edition performs well out of the box and overclocks strongly, but it is not worth upgrading from a 980 Ti.
Not graded
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

10
techpowerup.com
✓ explicit
12/08/2016
Lab test · Custom GTX 1080
Verdict
The Zotac GTX 1080 AMP! Edition is a higher-clocked custom GTX 1080 with a mostly metal dual-fan cooler, one step below the AMP! Extreme.
10
techpowerup.com
✓ explicit
12/08/2016
Hands-on test · Build and ports
Verdict
The Zotac GTX 1080 AMP! Edition feels solid and has plenty of outputs, though older analog monitors need an adapter for its DVI port.
10
techpowerup.com
✓ explicit
12/08/2016
Lab test · Power draw
Verdict
The Zotac GTX 1080 AMP! Edition draws about 200 W in games and idles barely above the reference card, but its 200 W power limit is set low.
10
techpowerup.com
✓ explicit
12/08/2016
Final verdict · Overclock and noise
Verdict
The Zotac GTX 1080 AMP! Edition is a quiet, factory-overclocked GTX 1080 that runs about 5% faster than reference, though its memory stays at stock.
10
techpowerup.com
✓ explicit
12/08/2016
Lab test · Heat and noise
Verdict
The Zotac GTX 1080 AMP! Edition stays quieter than the reference card and boosts up to 1924 MHz, though it runs hotter than the custom cards in the chart.
10
techpowerup.com
✓ explicit
12/08/2016
Game test · GTA V overview
Verdict
The Zotac GTX 1080 AMP! Edition was tested in GTA V at very high settings, and the PC port handles multi-GPU and multi-monitor setups well.
10
techpowerup.com
✓ explicit
12/08/2016
Benchmark summary · Relative results
Verdict
The Zotac GTX 1080 AMP! Edition is the 100% baseline in every chart, so you can see how far other cards are faster or slower at each resolution.
8.0
lesnumeriques.com
✓ explicit
29/07/2016
Lab test · Lighting and overclocking
Verdict
The ZOTAC GTX 1080 AMP is quiet and colorful, but its modest factory overclock barely beats the Founders Edition.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 AMP Edition

  • Excellent factory overclock providing high performance out-of-the-box
  • High-quality build with a durable metal shroud and backplate
  • Effective IceStorm cooling system that remains quiet during operation
  • Includes FREEZE technology which stops fans during idle for silent use
  • Spectra lighting system allows for customizable RGB visual effects
  • Competitive pricing compared to other premium custom GTX 1080 models

What customers don't like about ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 AMP Edition

  • Significant physical size (dual-slot) may be bulky for smaller cases
  • Slightly higher power consumption compared to the Founders Edition
  • Performance per watt efficiency is lower than some other custom designs
  • LED color accuracy can sometimes be inconsistent
  • Temperatures can run slightly high in poorly ventilated cases
  • Older architecture (Pascal) lacks modern features like hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing and DLSS

Verdict

The ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 AMP Edition is a high-performance graphics card built on NVIDIA's 16nm Pascal architecture, featuring 2,560 CUDA cores and 8GB of 256-bit GDDR5X VRAM. It comes with a factory overclock, delivering a base clock of 1,683 MHz and a boost clock of 1,822 MHz, supported by an 8+2 power phase design and dual 8-pin power connectors for enhanced stability. Cooling is managed by the dual-fan IceStorm system with a metal Carbon ExoArmor shroud, utilizing Freeze technology to stop fans during idle for silent operation. Main pros include its robust build quality, excellent thermal performance, and factory-tuned speeds that provide a significant edge over reference models. However, notable cons include its large physical footprint, occasional reports of coil whine, and slightly higher power consumption compared to other custom designs.

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