GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1080 8G vs ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 2070 AMP Extreme differences in specs

Comparison of GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1080 8G and ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 2070 AMP Extreme graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1080 8G operates at a base clock speed of 1.708 GHz+ 6 % and has 8 GB of GDDR5X memory, while the ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 2070 AMP Extreme operates at a base clock speed of 1.708 GHz+ 6 % and has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1080 8G is 180 W, while that of the ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 2070 AMP Extreme is 225 W+ 29 %. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1080 8G

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Higher clock speed

1.708 GHz+ 6 % 1.410 GHz

Around 17% better clock speed

Top features of ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 2070 AMP Extreme

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1080 8G ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 2070 AMP Extreme

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1080 8G and ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 2070 AMP Extreme graphics cards. The GPU core details encompass the quantity of blocks (referred to as Shader Engine (SE) in AMD documentation and Graphics Processing Clusters (GPC) in Nvidia documentation) as well as ROP/TMUs (Raster Processing Units). These specifications significantly impact the computational prowess of the GPU.

Specification	Value
Based on	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
GPU Chip	GP104-400-A1 / GP104-410-A1 TU106
Execution units	20 36
Shader	2560 2304
Render Output Units	64 64
Texture Units	160 144

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1080 8G and ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 2070 AMP Extreme GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	8 GB 8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5X GDDR6
Memory Speed	1.251 GHz 1.8 GHz
Memory Bandwith	320 GB/s 461 GB/s
Memory Interface	256 bit 256 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1080 8G and ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 2070 AMP Extreme graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.708 GHz+ 6 % 1.410 GHz
Boost Clock	1.873 GHz+ 8 % 1.860 GHz+ 15 %
Avg (Game) Clock	1.847 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1080 8G and ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 2070 AMP Extreme GPUs. The TDP figure dictates the maximum power consumption of your graphics card. Computer ventilation and power supply specifications frequently align with TDP numbers and should be tailored accordingly.

Specification	Value
TDP	180 W 225 W+ 29 %
PCIe-Power	2 x 8-Pin 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1080 8G and ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 2070 AMP Extreme, along with their dimensions and effectiveness. Typically, fans with larger diameters hold an advantage as they can move equivalent air volumes at lower speeds compared to smaller fans. It's worth noting that liquid cooling systems, in addition to fans and aluminum radiators, require a pump, which may contribute to noise levels.

Specification	Value
Fan-Type	Axial Axial
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	3 x 100 mm 3 x 90 mm
Noise (Idle)	-- 0 dB / Silent

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1080 8G and ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 2070 AMP Extreme GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.2 2.2
HDMI Ports	1x HDMI v2.0b 1x HDMI v2.0b
DP Ports	3x DP v1.4 3x DP v1.4a
DVI Ports	1 --
USB-C Ports	-- 1

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1080 8G and ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 2070 AMP Extreme GPUs. Furthermore, we've incorporated ray tracing support to accurately simulate light rays and shadows. Please note that the specifics may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.

Specification	Value
Max. resolution	7680x4320 7680x4320
DirectX	12_1 12_2
Raytracing	No Yes
DLSS / FSR	No Yes
LED	GIGABYTE RGB Fusion No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1080 8G and ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 2070 AMP Extreme. The inclusion of these video codecs assists in alleviating the workload on the graphics card during video playback or creation, leading to decreased power consumption and heat generation by the GPU.

Specification	Value
h264	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP8	Decode Decode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode Decode
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1080 8G and ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 2070 AMP Extreme graphics cards. Having precise measurements enables you to determine compatibility with your PC case. Additionally, we've incorporated support for the PCI Express bus.

Specification	Value
Length	287 mm 308 mm
Height	140 mm 113 mm
Width	57 mm 57 mm
Width (Slots)	3 PCIe-Slots 3 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce GTX 1080 8G and ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 2070 AMP Extreme, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.

Specification	Value
GPU Interface	PCIe 3.0 x 16 PCIe 3.0 x 16
Release date	Q2/2016 Q4/2018
Structure size	16 nm 12 nm
Part-no	GV-N1080AORUS-8GD ZT-T20700B-10P
Documents	data sheet data sheet