GPU comparison with benchmarksThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (Pascal) and has 8 GB GDDR5X graphics memory with a bandwidth of 320 GB/s.
The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6600 (RDNA 2) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 224 GB/s. |
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GPUThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has the GP104-400-A1 / GP104-410-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Pascal architecture. The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is based on the graphics chip Navi 23 XL, which comes from the RDNA 2 architecture. |
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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 | GPU | AMD Radeon RX 6600 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 6600 |
GP104-400-A1 / GP104-410-A1 | GPU Chip | Navi 23 XL |
Pascal | Architecture | RDNA 2 |
20 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 28 |
2560 | Shader | 1792 |
64 | Render Output Units | 64 |
160 | Texture Units | 112 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 28 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 clocks at 1.251 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 10.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the AMD Radeon RX 6600 is 14.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.750 GHz. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR5X | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.251 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.750 GHz |
10.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 14.0 Gbps |
320 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 224 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 128 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.607 GHz | Base Clock | 1.626 GHz |
1.771 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.491 GHz |
1.73 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 2.04 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 is powered by 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 180 W. The AMD Radeon RX 6600 has 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 132 W. |
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180 W | TDP | 132 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
94 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 is equipped with a total of 3 Axial main fans. The AMD Radeon RX 6600 has 1 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
3 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 1 |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080. The AMD Radeon RX 6600 supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
2x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
2x DP v1.4 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4 |
1 | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the AMD Radeon RX 6600 is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
No | Raytracing | Yes |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
ASUS Aura Sync | LED | No LED lighting |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
No | AV1 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 is connected to the system via PCIe 3.0 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The AMD Radeon RX 6600 needs the space of -- in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 8 Lanes interface. |
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298 mm | Length | -- |
134 mm | Height | -- |
40 mm | Width | -- |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | -- |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 8 |
Additional dataThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has been manufactured with a structure width of 16 nanometers since Q2/2016. The AMD Radeon RX 6600 came on the market in Q4/2021 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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ROG-STRIX-GTX1080-8G-GAMING | Part-no | -- |
Q2/2016 | Release date | Q4/2021 |
599 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 329 $ (Reference) |
16 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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AMD Radeon RX 6600
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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AMD Radeon RX 6600
8 GB GDDR6 |
AMD Radeon RX 6600
8 GB GDDR6 |
AMD Radeon RX 6600
8 GB GDDR6 |
AMD Radeon RX 6600
8 GB GDDR6 |
AMD Radeon RX 6600
8 GB GDDR6 |
AMD Radeon RX 6600
8 GB GDDR6 |
AMD Radeon RX 6600
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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AMD Radeon RX 6600
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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AMD Radeon RX 6600
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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AMD Radeon RX 6600
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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AMD Radeon RX 6600
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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AMD Radeon RX 6600
8 GB GDDR6 |
AMD Radeon RX 6600
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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AMD Radeon RX 6600
8 GB GDDR6 |