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 Colorful iGame GTX 980 Ti 20th Anniversary Edition is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (Maxwell 2.0) and has 6 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 337 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 Colorful iGame GTX 980 Ti 20th Anniversary Edition is based on the graphics chip GM200-310-A1, which comes from the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. |
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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 | GPU | Colorful iGame GTX 980 Ti 20th Anniversary Edition |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
GP104-400-A1 / GP104-410-A1 | GPU Chip | GM200-310-A1 |
Pascal | Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 |
20 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 22 |
2560 | Shader | 2816 |
64 | Render Output Units | 96 |
160 | Texture Units | 176 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
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 Colorful iGame GTX 980 Ti 20th Anniversary Edition is 7.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.753 GHz. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 6 GB |
GDDR5X | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
1.251 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.753 GHz |
10.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 7.0 Gbps |
320 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 337 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 384 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 | 1.190 GHz |
1.771 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.291 GHz |
1.73 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | |
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 Colorful iGame GTX 980 Ti 20th Anniversary Edition has 2 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 250 W. |
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180 W | TDP | 250 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
94 °C | Tjunction max | 91 °C |
1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 is equipped with a total of 3 Axial main fans. The Colorful iGame GTX 980 Ti 20th Anniversary Edition has 0 -- main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | -- |
3 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | -- |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Water cooling |
dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | 0 dB |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080. The Colorful iGame GTX 980 Ti 20th Anniversary Edition supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
2x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0 |
2x DP v1.4 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.2 |
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 Colorful iGame GTX 980 Ti 20th Anniversary Edition is 4096x2160 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 4096x2160 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12_1 |
No | Raytracing | No |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | No |
ASUS Aura Sync | LED | Addressable LED |
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 | No |
No | AV1 | No |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | No |
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 Colorful iGame GTX 980 Ti 20th Anniversary Edition needs the space of 1 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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298 mm | Length | -- |
134 mm | Height | -- |
40 mm | Width | -- |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 1 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3 x 16 |
Additional dataThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has been manufactured with a structure width of 16 nanometers since Q2/2016. The Colorful iGame GTX 980 Ti 20th Anniversary Edition came on the market in Q1/2016 and will have a structure width of 28 nanometers manufactured. |
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ROG-STRIX-GTX1080-8G-GAMING | Part-no | -- |
Q2/2016 | Release date | Q1/2016 |
599 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 899 $ |
16 nm | Structure size | 28 nm |
data sheet | Documents | -- |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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Colorful iGame GTX 980 Ti 20th Anniversary Edition
6 GB GDDR5 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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Colorful iGame GTX 980 Ti 20th Anniversary Edition
6 GB GDDR5 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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Colorful iGame GTX 980 Ti 20th Anniversary Edition
6 GB GDDR5 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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Colorful iGame GTX 980 Ti 20th Anniversary Edition
6 GB GDDR5 |