GeForce GTX 1080

Name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080
Brand: NVIDIA
Rating: 89 (7 reviews)

Released May 1, 2016 · Analysis updated Mar 27, 2026

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Founders Edition Graphics Card in the GPUs category. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 scores 89/100 based on 7 expert reviews in the gpus category. Coverage includes reviews from Hardwarecanucks, Pcmag, Pcworld, and Greenfoldingathome.

Critic Score

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based on 7 expert reviews

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Pros

Excellent power efficiency(2)
Excellent 4k gaming performance(2)
Redesigned cooling system(2)

Cons

High price point(4)
Limited overclocking headroom(2)

7 Expert Reviews

Independent publication05/2016

Independent publicationMay 16, 2016

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 represents a generational leap in performance, offering roughly 68% improvement over the GTX 980 with excellent power efficiency and advanced features.

Major publication05/2016

Major publicationMay 17, 2016

The GTX 1080 is far and away the fastest single GPU we have ever tested, and is the first GPU that allows for true 60fps 4K gaming (and improved VR, too).

Major publication05/2016

Major publicationMay 17, 2016

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 is the first graphics card built using 16nm technology after GPUs stalled on 28nm for four long years.

Independent publication04/2019

Independent publicationApr 8, 2019

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 is a great card for folding@home, delivering excellent efficiency at 3044 PPD/Watt with solid performance around 730K PPD.

Major publication04/2019

Major publicationApr 25, 2019

The Nvidia GTX 1080 offers exceptional graphics performance, rocketing straight to the top of the single GPU world.

Independent publication07/2018

Independent publicationJul 7, 2018

The GTX 1080 Ti delivers excellent 4K gaming performance at 60fps, making it the best GPU companion for maximizing gameplay results on a 4K display.

Established publication09/2016

Established publicationSep 28, 2016

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 STRIX delivers exceptional gaming performance with impressive overclocking capabilities and a robust cooling system, though its premium price and large size may deter budge...