DescriptionIn the gpu comparison between the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 and the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
The 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 2560 shader units clock with a maximum of 1.77 GHz which results in an FP32 processing power of 9.07 TFLOPS. The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070 is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Ampere) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 448 GB/s. The 5888 shader units have a maximum clock rate of 1.76 GHz and achieve an FP32 computing power of 20.67 TFLOPS. |
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GPUThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 and has 2560 texture shaders and 20 execution units. ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070 is based on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, which has 5888 shaders and 46 execution units. |
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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 | GPU | ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 |
GP104-400-A1 / GP104-410-A1 | GPU Chip | GA104-300-A1 |
Pascal | Architecture | Ampere |
20 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 46 |
2560 | Shader | 5888 |
64 | Render Output Units | 96 |
160 | Texture Units | 184 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 46 |
MemoryThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has 8 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR5X and achieves a memory bandwidth of 320 GB/s. The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070 can access 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR5X | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.251 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.750 GHz |
10 Gbps | Memory Speed | 14 Gbps |
320 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 256 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 clocks in the base with up to 1.607 GHz. The base frequency of the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070 is 1.500 GHz. The clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.607 GHz | Base Clock | 1.500 GHz |
1.771 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.755 GHz |
1.73 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 1.73 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 is 180 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin connector. The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070 has a TDP of 220 W and is supplied with the required energy via 2 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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180 W | TDP | 220 W |
-- | TDP (up) | 250 W |
-- | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has a total of 3 Axial fans. The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070 has 2 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
3 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 100 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | 43-45 dB |
ConnectivityIn the connectivity category, we recorded the number of ports on a graphics card. A total of 4 screens can be connected to the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080. The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070 supports a maximum of 4 screens. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
2x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 2x HDMI v2.1 |
2x DP v1.4 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
1 | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070 is 7680x4320 pixels. Ray tracing ensures a realistic simulation and calculation of light rays and shadows. |
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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 | ASUS Aura Sync |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs directly in the graphics card reduces the load when playing or creating videos. This 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 |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 is 298 mm long and 134 mm high. With a width of 40 mm, the graphics card requires 2 PCIe-Slots. The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070 is 267 mm long and 135 mm high. With a width of 52 mm, the graphics card requires 3 PCIe-Slots. |
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298 mm | Length | 267 mm |
134 mm | Height | 135 mm |
40 mm | Width | 52 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 was released in Q2/2016 at a price of 599 $ (Reference). The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070 was introduced in Q4/2020 at a price of 649 $. |
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ROG-STRIX-GTX1080-8G-GAMING | Part-no | DUAL-RTX3070-8G |
Q2/2016 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
599 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 649 $ |
16 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070
8 GB GDDR6 |