G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Overview

The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,566 points.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design scores 11,566 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Pascal (2016−2021) architecture (codename: GP104), manufactured on a 16 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2560 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 160 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 7.516 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1468 MHz from a base of 1290 MHz.

Specification	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	11,566
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Pascal (2016−2021)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GP104
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	16 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	2560
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	160
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	64
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1468 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	1290 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	7.516 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	234.9 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	7,200 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#257

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR5X video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 256 GB/s of bandwidth.

Specification	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	8 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5X
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	256-bit
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	256 GB/s
L1 Cache	960 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12.1, Vulkan 1.1, OpenGL 4.5— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12.1
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.1
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.5
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA 11.0
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	Optimus

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x Internal — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0, decoder: PureVideo HD VP6— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC.

Specification	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design
Internal PortsNumber of Internal display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	NVENC 4.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	PureVideo HD VP6
CodecsSupported video compression formats	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design draws 150 Watt under load (TDP) — a 500W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 80°C under load.

Specification	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design
TDPPower consumption under load	150 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	500W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	0mm
Card Height	0mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	0-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	45°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	80°C

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

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ROPs	64
TMUs	160
Vram	8 GB
L1 Cache	960 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB
Core Clock	1290 MHz
Boost Clock	1468 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5X
Shading Units	2560
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s
Memory Bus Width	256-bit
Transistor Count	7,200 million
Frame Generation	NVIDIA Reflex: No \| DLSS Frame Generation: No \| DLSS Super Resolution: No
Texture Fill Rate	234.9
Manufacturing Process	16 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	150 Watt
Floating Point Performance	7.516 TFLOPS