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 Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT is based on the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (RDNA 1) and has 6 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 336 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 Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT is based on the graphics chip Navi 10 XLE, which comes from the RDNA 1 architecture. |
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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 | GPU | Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT |
GP104-400-A1 / GP104-410-A1 | GPU Chip | Navi 10 XLE |
Pascal | Architecture | RDNA 1 |
20 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 36 |
2560 | Shader | 2304 |
64 | Render Output Units | 64 |
160 | Texture Units | 144 |
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 Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT is 14.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.750 GHz. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 6 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 | 336 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 192 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 | 1.130 GHz |
1.771 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.750 GHz |
1.73 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 1.62 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 Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT has 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 160 W. |
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180 W | TDP | 160 W |
-- | TDP (up) | 195 W |
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 Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT has 2 Axial main fans that 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) | 34 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | 38 dB |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080. The Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT 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 v2.0b |
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 Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
No | Raytracing | No |
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 | No |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
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 Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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298 mm | Length | 254 mm |
134 mm | Height | 135 mm |
40 mm | Width | 47 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 has been manufactured with a structure width of 16 nanometers since Q2/2016. The Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT came on the market in Q1/2020 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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ROG-STRIX-GTX1080-8G-GAMING | Part-no | 11296-01-20G |
Q2/2016 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
599 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 279 $ (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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Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT
6 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT
6 GB GDDR6 |
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT
6 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT
6 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT
6 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT
6 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT
6 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT
6 GB GDDR6 |
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT
6 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT
6 GB GDDR6 |