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ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 ArcticStorm
GALAX GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC

ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 ArcticStorm vs GALAX GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC. Specifications, performance, tests

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Released
Q3/2016
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 ArcticStorm
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 ArcticStorm
Released
Q2/2016
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GALAX GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC
GALAX GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC

What's the best choice ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 ArcticStorm or GALAX GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC? Which graphics card is faster?

We have prepared a comparison to help you choose the best graphics card. Compare their specifications and benchmarks.

ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 ArcticStorm has a maximum frequency of 1.632 GHz+ 2 %. Memory size 8 GB. Memory type GDDR5X. Released in Q3/2016.

GALAX GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC has a maximum frequency of 1.657 GHz+ 3 %. Memory size 8 GB. Memory type GDDR5X. Released in Q2/2016.

Differences

  • Place in the overall ranking

    (based on several benchmarks)

    1795 left arrow score

Positions in all rankings

Common positions ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 ArcticStorm GPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • FP32 Performance (Single-precision TFLOPS)
    1567 place
  • Battlefield 5
    1634 place
  • Shadow of the Tomb Raider
    1891 place
  • Crypto-Mining Ethereum Hashrate (MH/s)
    1738 place
  • Crypto-Mining Ergo Hashrate (MH/s)
    1555 place
  • Crypto-Mining Ravencoin Hashrate (MH/s)
    1892 place
  • 3DMark Benchmark
    1871 place
  • Crypto-Mining Vertcoin Hashrate (MH/s)
    1120 place
  • Place in the overall ranking

    (based on several benchmarks)

    1777 left arrow score
  • Higher clock speed

    Around 2% better clock speed

    1.657 GHz+ 3 % left arrow 1.632 GHz+ 2 %

Positions in all rankings

Common positions GALAX GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC GPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • FP32 Performance (Single-precision TFLOPS)
    1544 place
  • Battlefield 5
    1621 place
  • Shadow of the Tomb Raider
    1831 place
  • Crypto-Mining Ethereum Hashrate (MH/s)
    1753 place
  • Crypto-Mining Ergo Hashrate (MH/s)
    1542 place
  • Crypto-Mining Ravencoin Hashrate (MH/s)
    1888 place
  • 3DMark Benchmark
    1818 place
  • Crypto-Mining Vertcoin Hashrate (MH/s)
    1153 place

Specifications

Technical data
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 ArcticStorm ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 ArcticStorm
GALAX GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC GALAX GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC
General info

Comparison of basic technical data of graphics cards ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 ArcticStorm and GALAX GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC, chip, information processing units.

  • Based on
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 left arrow NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080
  • GPU Chip
    GP104-400-A1 / GP104-410-A1 left arrow GP104-400-A1 / GP104-410-A1
  • Execution units
    20 left arrow 20
  • Shader
    2560 left arrow 2560
  • Render Output Units
    64 left arrow 64
  • Texture Units
    160 left arrow 160
Memory settings

Comparison of the amount of memory on board graphics cards. The more the better.

  • Memory Size
    8 GB left arrow 8 GB
  • Memory Type
    GDDR5X left arrow GDDR5X
  • Memory Speed
    1.251 GHz left arrow 1.251 GHz
  • Memory Bandwith
    320 GB/s left arrow 320 GB/s
  • Memory Interface
    256 bit left arrow 256 bit
Clock frequency

Let's compare the memory frequency of graphics cards ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 ArcticStorm and GALAX GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC. The higher the better.

  • Base Clock
    1.632 GHz+ 2 % left arrow 1.657 GHz+ 3 %
  • Boost Clock
    1.771 GHz+ 2 % left arrow 1.797 GHz+ 4 %
  • Avg (Game) Clock
    left arrow
  • Overclocking
    Yes left arrow Yes
Thermal Management

Connectors, the number of thermal watts emitted in normal mode and at overclocking.

  • TDP
    180 W left arrow 180 W
  • TDP (up)
    -- left arrow --
  • Tjunction max
    -- left arrow --
  • PCIe-Power
    2 x 8-Pin left arrow 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin
Cooler & Fans type

Types and sizes of coolers for graphics card cooling system ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 ArcticStorm and GALAX GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC.

  • Fan-Type
    -- left arrow Axial
  • Cooler-Type
    Water cooling left arrow Air cooling
  • Fan 1
    -- left arrow 2 x 100 mm
  • Noise (Idle)
    -- left arrow --
  • Fan 2
    -- left arrow --
  • Noise (Load)
    -- left arrow --
Interfaces

Connectivity and connections.

  • Max. Displays
    4 left arrow 4
  • HDCP-Version
    2.2 left arrow 2.2
  • HDMI Ports
    1x HDMI v2.0b left arrow 1x HDMI v2.0b
  • DP Ports
    3x DP v1.4 left arrow 3x DP v1.4
  • DVI Ports
    1 left arrow 1
  • VGA Ports
    -- left arrow --
  • USB-C Ports
    -- left arrow --
Technical data

Technical data that is used to its full potential in computer games.

  • Max. resolution
    7680x4320 left arrow 7680x4320
  • DirectX
    12_1 left arrow 12_1
  • Raytracing
    No left arrow No
  • DLSS / FSR
    No left arrow No
  • LED
    No LED lighting left arrow No LED lighting
Supported Video Codecs

Built-in support for video and image compression standards.

  • h264
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • VP8
    Decode left arrow Decode
  • h265 / HEVC
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • VP9
    Decode left arrow Decode
  • AV1
    No left arrow No
Dimensions

The difference in size, weight and slot of the compared devices

  • Length
    300 mm left arrow 296 mm
  • Height
    148 mm left arrow 144 mm
  • Width
    -- left arrow 43 mm
  • Width (Slots)
    2 PCIe-Slots left arrow 2 PCIe-Slots
  • Weight
    -- left arrow --
More information

Comparison of interfaces and release dates for GPU GALAX GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC and ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 ArcticStorm.

  • GPU Interface
    PCIe 3.0 x 16 left arrow PCIe 3.0 x 16
  • Release date
    Q3/2016 left arrow Q2/2016
  • Release price
    -- left arrow --
  • Structure size
    16 nm left arrow 16 nm
  • Part-no
    ZT-P10800F-30P left arrow 80NSJ6DHL4EC
  • Documents
    data sheet left arrow data sheet

Benchmarks

Performance tests GPUs

Based on the results of several popular benchmarks, you can more accurately estimate the performance difference between ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 ArcticStorm and GALAX GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC.

Compare synthetic benchmarks and choose the best graphics card for you!

FP32 Performance (Single-precision TFLOPS)
Benchmark FP32 is a 32-bit floating point calculation for the GPU which is required for 3D gaming
9.07
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 ArcticStorm
9.2
GALAX GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC
3DMark Benchmark
3DMark is designed for gamers, overclockers and system builders who want to get the most out of their hardware
7548
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 ArcticStorm
7601
GALAX GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC
Battlefield 5
Battlefield 5 is a realistic game, with a built-in benchmark, very suitable as a test for graphics cards
52 fps (avg)
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 ArcticStorm
52 fps (avg)
GALAX GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Shadow of the Tomb Raider has a built-in benchmark, based on the Crystal Dynamics Foundation engine
31 fps (avg)
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 ArcticStorm
31 fps (avg)
GALAX GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC
Crypto-Mining Ethereum Hashrate (MH/s)
Ethash is an algorithm for mining Ethereum cryptocurrency that makes the most of the GPU
38 MH/s
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 ArcticStorm
38 MH/s
GALAX GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC
Crypto-Mining Ergo Hashrate (MH/s)
The Autolykos algorithm, on which Ergo cryptocurrency is based, allows not only modern GPUs to be used for mining, but also the past generation of GPUs
80 MH/s
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 ArcticStorm
80 MH/s
GALAX GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC
Crypto-Mining Ravencoin Hashrate (MH/s)
Hashrate mining Ravencoin cryptocurrency on the KawPoW algorithm is fastest on modern video cards
16 MH/s
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 ArcticStorm
16 MH/s
GALAX GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC
Crypto-Mining Vertcoin Hashrate (MH/s)
VertCoin cryptocurrency can be mined on both Nvidia and AMD and is interesting because it mines perfectly on old GPUs like GTX1050, R9 290 and even GTX970
0.49 MH/s
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 ArcticStorm
0.49 MH/s
GALAX GeForce GTX 1080 EX OC
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