GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 Gaming OC 16G vs Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GS differences in specs

Comparison of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 Gaming OC 16G and Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GS graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 Gaming OC 16G operates at a base clock speed of 1.775 GHz+ 4 % and has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GS operates at a base clock speed of 1.775 GHz+ 4 % and has 11 GB of GDDR5X memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 Gaming OC 16G is 250 W, while that of the Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GS is 250 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 Gaming OC 16G

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Higher clock speed

1.775 GHz+ 4 % 1.506 GHz+ 2 %

Around 15% better clock speed
More memory

16 GB 11 GB

31% more memory

Top features of Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GS

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 Gaming OC 16G Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GS

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 Gaming OC 16G and Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GS 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	AMD Radeon RX 6800 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
GPU Chip	Navi 21 GP102-350-K1-A1
Execution units	60 28
Shader	3840 3584
Render Output Units	96 88
Texture Units	240 224

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 Gaming OC 16G and Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GS GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	16 GB 11 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6 GDDR5X
Memory Speed	2 GHz 1.376 GHz
Memory Bandwith	512 GB/s 484 GB/s
Memory Interface	256 bit 352 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 Gaming OC 16G and Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GS graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.775 GHz+ 4 % 1.506 GHz+ 2 %
Boost Clock	2.155 GHz+ 2 % 1.620 GHz+ 2 %
Avg (Game) Clock	1.925 GHz+ 6 %
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 Gaming OC 16G and Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GS 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	250 W 250 W
TDP (up)	285 W --
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 Radeon RX 6800 Gaming OC 16G and Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GS, 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 Radial
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	3 x 80 mm 1 x 70 mm
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent 0 dB / Silent
Noise (Load)	35-36 dB --

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 Gaming OC 16G and Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GS GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.3 2.2
HDMI Ports	2x HDMI v2.1 1x HDMI v2.0b
DP Ports	2x DP v1.4a 3x DP v1.4

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 Gaming OC 16G and Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GS 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_2 12_1
Raytracing	Yes No
DLSS / FSR	No No
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 Radeon RX 6800 Gaming OC 16G and Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GS. 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 / Encode Decode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode / Encode Decode
AV1	Decode No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 Gaming OC 16G and Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GS 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	286 mm 267 mm
Height	112 mm 112 mm
Width	58 mm 38 mm
Width (Slots)	3 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 Gaming OC 16G and Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GS, 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 4.0 x 16 PCIe 3.0 x 16
Release date	Q4/2020 Q1/2017
Release price	649 $ --
Structure size	7 nm 16 nm
Part-no	GV-R68GAMING OC-16GD 426018336-3903
Documents	data sheet data sheet