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Silver dual-slot graphics card with angular metal shroud and single radial fan visible through vented side

NVIDIA

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Founders Edition graphics card

SKU CH-8VFV-HTY1N

Delivers 2560 CUDA cores with 8GB of 256-bit memory running at a 1607MHz base clock and 1733MHz boost over PCIe 3.0

  • Memory capacity8 GB
  • Boost frequency1733 MHz
  • Interface typePCI Express 3.0
  • CUDA core count2560
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Core frequency1607 MHz
  • 8GB 256-bit GDDR5X memory delivers 320 GB/s bandwidth for high-resolution textures
  • 2560 CUDA cores at 1607 MHz base clock accelerate compute-heavy workloads
  • GPU boost clock reaches 1733 MHz to sustain performance in demanding scenes
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface provides broad motherboard compatibility
  • HDMI, DVI-D and three DisplayPort outputs support multi-monitor and VR setups

Core Specification and Audience

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Founders Edition is a graphics card built on the Pascal architecture with 2560 CUDA cores and 8GB of memory on a 256-bit interface. It targets enthusiasts who need high frame rates at 1440p or entry-level 4K resolution in modern titles.

Build Quality and Connectivity

The Founders Edition cooler uses a radial fan and vapour-chamber heatsink housed in a die-cast aluminium shroud with a removable backplate. Outputs comprise one DVI-D, one HDMI and three DisplayPort connectors for multi-monitor arrays or VR headsets, while a single 8-pin power socket draws auxiliary current over the PCI Express 3.0 slot.

Thermals and Power Behaviour

Under load the GPU boosts to 1733MHz and the radial fan exhausts heat directly out the rear I/O bracket, keeping internal case temperatures lower. The 2560 cores and 320GB/sec memory bandwidth are fed within the board's rated power envelope, so acoustic output remains consistent during extended gaming sessions.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop GPUs & Video Cards, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $268.99
Cheaper than about 61% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 8 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 3,563 items is 8 GB.
Boost frequency 1733 MHz
Lower than about 76% of the 1,837 comparable items (median 1.89 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameNVIDIA
Model nameNVIDIA 900-1G413-2500-00
Memory
Type of memoryDDR4
Graphics
Memory capacity8 GB
Boost frequency1733 MHz
CUDA core count2560
Core frequency1607 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Memory bus width256-Bit
OpenGL support4.5
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 3.0

Questions about this item

What bandwidth does the PCI Express 3.0 interface cap at in practice?

The PCI Express 3.0 interface provides up to 320GB/sec of memory bandwidth for data transfer between the GPU and system.

What physical slot and power connectors does the card need to fit and mount?

The card requires a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot and occupies two expansion slots with its dual-slot cooler design.

How is the card installed and what step do people often get wrong?

Insert the card into the PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot until it clicks, secure the bracket screws, then connect the required 8-pin power cable from the PSU.

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