GPU comparison with benchmarksThe GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (Pascal) and has 8 GB GDDR5X graphics memory with a bandwidth of 332 GB/s.
The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (RDNA 2) and has 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 384 GB/s. |
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GPUThe GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G has the GP104-400-A1 / GP104-410-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Pascal architecture. The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G is based on the graphics chip Navi 22 XT, which comes from the RDNA 2 architecture. |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G | GPU | GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT |
GP104-400-A1 / GP104-410-A1 | GPU Chip | Navi 22 XT |
Pascal | Architecture | RDNA 2 |
20 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 40 |
2560 | Shader | 2560 |
64 | Render Output Units | 64 |
160 | Texture Units | 160 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 40 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G clocks at 1.300 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 10.4 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G is 16.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.000 GHz. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 12 GB |
GDDR5X | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.300 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.000 GHz |
10.4 Gbps | Memory Speed | 16.0 Gbps |
332 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 384 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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1.759 GHz | Base Clock | 2.321 GHz |
1.936 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.581 GHz |
1.90 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 2.42 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G is powered by 2 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 180 W. The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G has 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 230 W. |
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180 W | TDP | 230 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
94 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
2 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G is equipped with a total of 1 Axial (Radiator) main fans. The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G has 2 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial (Radiator) | Fan-Type | Axial |
1 x 120 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 90 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
AIO water cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G. The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
1x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
3x DP v1.4 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
1 | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
No | Raytracing | Yes |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
GIGABYTE RGB Fusion | LED | Non 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 | Decode / Encode |
No | AV1 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G is connected to the system via PCIe 3.0 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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264 mm | Length | 267 mm |
124 mm | Height | 110 mm |
41 mm | Width | 40 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G has been manufactured with a structure width of 16 nanometers since Q2/2016. The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G came on the market in Q1/2021 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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GV-N1080XTREME W-8GD | Part-no | GV-R67XT-12GD-B |
Q2/2016 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
599 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 479 $ (Reference) |
16 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G
8 GB GDDR5X |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G
8 GB GDDR5X |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G
8 GB GDDR5X |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G
8 GB GDDR5X |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G
8 GB GDDR5X |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G
8 GB GDDR5X |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G
8 GB GDDR5X |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming WATERFORCE 8G
8 GB GDDR5X |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |