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ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 Ti review: 117 specs compared

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

ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 8 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 Ti
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

40%

6.0

Technical score

25%

8.4

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

▼Worse than 51% of graphics cards
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

★Better than 94%
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

44%

4.4

Performance

24%

6.1

Memory

12%

8.5

Power

11%

7.3

Features

5%

8.6

Design

4%

8.4

Connectivity

▼Worse than 73%
8.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.4/ 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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▲ Better than 85% of models

80%

8.3

Average grade

20%

8.4

Popularity

Grades by review (8)
7 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 3 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.
▲Better than 85%
?

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
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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 Ti

Based on 7 · 1

Reviewers like its manageable size and weight, but they're split on whether the clock speeds are good enough.
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Technical Specifications of graphics card ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components:

44%

4.4

Performance

24%

6.1

Memory

12%

8.5

Power

11%

7.3

Features

5%

8.6

Design

4%

8.4

Connectivity

6.0
Reviews score
8.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

7.9
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
10,311 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 10,311 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 69.8% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
2,245 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 2,245 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 79.3% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
18,599 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 18,599 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 64.5% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
8,867 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 8,867 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 65.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
11.34 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 11.34 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is lower than that of 71.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
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 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 484 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 53.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.5% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
11,000 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 11,000 MHz, which is slower than that of 82.8% 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
1.3
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 79.2% of graphics cards and equal to 15.6% 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
8.1 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 65.3% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% 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
315 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 315 W under peak load, which is higher than 76.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% 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
384 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 384 W, which is higher than that of 89.9% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
250 W
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Size
267x 111x 2 mm
Length
266.7 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 266.7 mm long, which is shorter than 62.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.6% of graphics cards.
Height
111.15 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 111.15 mm tall, which is shorter than 81.1% of graphics cards and equal in height to 2.4% 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
1,360 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,360 g, which is heavier than 68% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.7% of Graphics cards.
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What reviewers say

ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 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
  • 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
  • 16.7% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 85% of models

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    8.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (8)
    7 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 3 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.
    8.4 vs 7.2
  • 13.85 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (111.2 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    111.15 mm vs 125 mm
  • 28.2% higher sentiment score
    10.0 vs 7.8
  • 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
  • 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
  • 16.7% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 85% of models

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    8.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (8)
    7 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 3 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.
    8.4 vs 7.2
  • 28.2% higher sentiment score
    10.0 vs 7.8
  • 6.7% better value for money
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has better value for money than the average graphics card (7.91 vs 7.4).
    7.91 vs 7.41
  • 2.08x cheaper
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is cheaper than the average graphics card (£250 vs £520).
    £250 vs £520
  • 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% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (484 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    484 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
  • 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
  • 13.85 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (111.2 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    111.15 mm vs 125 mm
  • 15.5 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (266.7 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    266.7 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 29.8% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,759 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,759 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
  • No ray tracing
    This graphics card does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • 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
  • 29.8% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,759 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,759 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
  • 18.3% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,569 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,569 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
  • 49.8% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (11.3 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    11.34 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 75.5% lower ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (2,245 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    2,245 points vs 9,148 points
  • 30.2% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (10,311 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    10,311 points vs 14,779 points
  • 13.7% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (139.2 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    139.2 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 17.8% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (18,599 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    18,599 points vs 22,638 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
  • 42.1% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (11,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    11,000 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.
  • No ray tracing
    This graphics card does not support ray tracing, 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 Vulkan version
    This graphics card supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
    1.3 vs 1.4
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    This graphics card supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
    1 vs 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
  • 62.5% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (8.1 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps.
    8.1 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 74.5% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (384 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    384 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
  • 43.2% higher peak power draw
    This graphics card has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (315 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    315 W vs 220 W

Video reviews

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

7.0
PC Games Hardware
≈ estimated
19/07/2017
First look · short Ultra HD game test with temperature and noise
Verdict
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 Ti makes audible noise, which is acceptable for its compact size.
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
kitguru.net
✓ explicit
22/09/2017
Launch review · Shortest GTX 1080 Ti
Verdict
The Zotac GTX 1080 Ti Mini is the shortest GTX 1080 Ti, a 211 mm two-slot card for small cases, and should be only slightly faster than the reference.
9.0
vortez.net
≈ estimated
08/03/2017
Full review · Overclocking headroom
Verdict
The Zotac GTX 1080 Ti Mini is a compact Mini-ITX card with plenty of overclocking headroom, though its fans are noticeable in games.
9.4
connect-living.de
✓ explicit
31/03/2017
Benchmark test · 4K and VR
Verdict
The Zotac GTX 1080 Ti Founders Edition handles 4K and VR gaming with room to spare, though it is only a small step ahead of the Titan X.
9.3
gamestar.de
✓ explicit
06/09/2017
Lab test · Compact Mini-ITX card
Verdict
The Zotac GTX 1080 Ti Mini suits small Mini-ITX cases and runs 4K smoothly at just 21 cm long, though its clocks sit below the bulkier AMP Extreme.
9.5
computerbase.de
≈ estimated
09/03/2017
Benchmark test · 4K performance
Verdict
The Nvidia GTX 1080 Ti Founders Edition leads at 4K, about 35 percent faster than the GTX 1080 and just ahead of the Titan X.
9.0
nexthardware.com
✓ explicit
11/01/2018
Product overview · Compact card
Verdict
The Zotac GTX 1080 Ti Mini is the most compact GP102 card, suited to small Mini-ITX builds, though it keeps the Founders Edition's 250 W rating.
7.0
lucascalvi.it
≈ estimated
25/08/2017
Hands-on test · Repasting and heat
Verdict
The Zotac GTX 1080 Ti Mini is a quiet, compact card for Mini-ITX builds, but it runs hot out of the box, and its clocks drop as temperatures climb.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

  • Exceptional performance for 4K and 1440p gaming with high frame rates
  • Effective IceStorm cooling system that remains quiet under standard load
  • Robust build quality with a protective metal backplate
  • Attractive design featuring customisable Spectra RGB lighting
  • High factory overclocks for both GPU and memory compared to the Founders Edition
  • Compact 'Mini' variant available for small form factor (SFF) builds

What customers don't like about ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

  • Significant physical size and weight (especially AMP Extreme), requiring up to 3 slots and causing potential GPU sag
  • Mini version can run hot (around 80°C+) and may experience thermal throttling in low-airflow cases
  • Reports of coil whine when running at very high frame rates
  • Inconsistent FireStorm software experience with some manual fan control issues
  • High power consumption, requiring dual 8-pin connectors and a reliable power supply
  • Limited additional overclocking headroom as factory settings are already near the limit

Verdict

The ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is a flagship graphics card powered by the NVIDIA Pascal architecture, featuring 3,584 CUDA cores and a massive 11GB of GDDR5X memory on a 352-bit bus. Key technical traits include a base clock of 1,481 MHz, boost speeds up to 1,582 MHz, and a high memory bandwidth of 484 GB/s, enabling reliable 1440p and entry-level 4K gaming. Its main pros include robust build quality with a protective metallic backplate, IceStorm cooling for efficient heat dissipation, and 'FREEZE' technology that stops fans during idle periods for silent operation. However, some variants like the 'Mini' can run relatively hot (up to 84°C), and the card's 250W power draw is less efficient than modern alternatives, with official driver support now transitioning into a legacy phase.

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