AMD Radeon RX 480 vs Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080: What is the difference?
49points
AMD Radeon RX 480
59points
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080
Comparison winner
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54 facts in comparison
AMD Radeon RX 480
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080
Why is AMD Radeon RX 480 better than Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080?
- 60W lower TDP?
120Wvs180W - 1 newer version of OpenCL?
2.2vs1.2 - 2nm smaller semiconductor size?
14nmvs16nm - 26mm narrower?
241mmvs267mm - 16.1mm shorter?
94.9mmvs111mm
Why is Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 better than AMD Radeon RX 480?
- 487MHz faster GPU clock speed?
1607MHzvs1120MHz - 3.07 TFLOPS higher floating-point performance?
8.23 TFLOPSvs5.16 TFLOPS - 92.8 GPixel/s higher pixel rate?
128.6 GPixel/svs35.8 GPixel/s
- 500MHz faster memory clock speed?
2500MHzvs2000MHz - 2000MHz higher effective memory clock speed?
10000MHzvs8000MHz - 95.8 GTexels/s higher texture rate?
257.1 GTexels/svs161.3 GTexels/s - 64GB/s more memory bandwidth?
320GB/svs256GB/s - Supports ray tracing?
Which are the most popular comparisons?
AMD Radeon RX 480
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AMD Radeon RX 580
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650
AMD Radeon RX 480
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AMD Radeon RX 6400
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060
AMD Radeon RX 480
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060
AMD Radeon RX 480
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Gigabyte Radeon RX 550
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080
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Nvidia Geforce GTX 1660 Super
AMD Radeon RX 480
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AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080
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AMD Radeon RX 580
AMD Radeon RX 480
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Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 580 4GB
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop
AMD Radeon RX 480
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MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Gaming X
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop
AMD Radeon RX 480
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AMD Radeon RX 560
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080
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Nvidia Quadro P4000
AMD Radeon RX 480
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AMD Radeon RX Vega 8
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
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Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 570 4GB
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Price comparison
User reviews
Overall Rating
AMD Radeon RX 480
1 User reviews
AMD Radeon RX 480
8.
0/10
1 User reviews
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080
2 User reviews
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080
8.0/10
2 User reviews
Features
Value for money
8.0/10
1 votes
8.0/10
2 votes
Gaming
8.0/10
1 votes
10.0/10
2 votes
Performance
7.0/10
1 votes
7.5/10
2 votes
Quiet operation
8.0/10
1 votes
5.0/10
2 votes
Reliability
10.0/10
1 votes
5.5/10
2 votes
Performance
GPU clock speed
1120MHz
1607MHz
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a higher clock speed.
GPU turbo
1266MHz
1733MHz
When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
pixel rate
35.
8 GPixel/s
128.6 GPixel/s
The number of pixels that can be rendered to the screen every second.
floating-point performance
5.16 TFLOPS
8.23 TFLOPS
Floating-point performance is a measurement of the raw processing power of the GPU.
texture rate
161.3 GTexels/s
257.1 GTexels/s
The number of textured pixels that can be rendered to the screen every second.
GPU memory speed
2000MHz
2500MHz
The memory clock speed is one aspect that determines the memory bandwidth.
shading units
Shading units (or stream processors) are small processors within the graphics card that are responsible for processing different aspects of the image.
texture mapping units (TMUs)
TMUs take textures and map them to the geometry of a 3D scene. More TMUs will typically mean that texture information is processed faster.
render output units (ROPs)
The ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, writing the final pixel data to memory and carrying out other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the look of graphics.
Memory
effective memory speed
8000MHz
10000MHz
The effective memory clock speed is calculated from the size and data rate of the memory. Higher clock speeds can give increased performance in games and other apps.
maximum memory bandwidth
256GB/s
320GB/s
This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.
VRAM (video RAM) is the dedicated memory of a graphics card. More VRAM generally allows you to run games at higher settings, especially for things like texture resolution.
memory bus width
256bit
256bit
A wider bus width means that it can carry more data per cycle.
It is an important factor of memory performance, and therefore the general performance of the graphics card.
version of GDDR memory
Newer versions of GDDR memory offer improvements such as higher transfer rates that give increased performance.
Supports ECC memory
✖AMD Radeon RX 480
✖Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080
Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.
Features
DirectX version
DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenGL version
OpenGL is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenCL version
Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing.
Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.
Supports multi-display technology
✔AMD Radeon RX 480
✔Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080
The graphics card supports multi-display technology. This allows you to configure multiple monitors in order to create a more immersive gaming experience, such as having a wider field of view.
load GPU temperature
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A lower load temperature means that the card produces less heat and its cooling system performs better.
supports ray tracing
✖AMD Radeon RX 480
✔Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080
Ray tracing is an advanced light rendering technique that provides more realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections in games.
Supports 3D
✔AMD Radeon RX 480
✔Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080
Allows you to view in 3D (if you have a 3D display and glasses).
supports DLSS
✖AMD Radeon RX 480
✖Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080
DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) is an upscaling technology powered by AI. It allows the graphics card to render games at a lower resolution and upscale them to a higher resolution with near-native visual quality and increased performance. DLSS is only available on select games.
PassMark (G3D) result
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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080)
This benchmark measures the graphics performance of a video card. Source: PassMark.
Ports
has an HDMI output
✔AMD Radeon RX 480
✔Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080
Devices with a HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high definition video and audio to a display.
HDMI ports
More HDMI ports mean that you can simultaneously connect numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.
HDMI version
HDMI 2.0
HDMI 2.0
Newer versions of HDMI support higher bandwidth, which allows for higher resolutions and frame rates.
DisplayPort outputs
Allows you to connect to a display using DisplayPort.
DVI outputs
Allows you to connect to a display using DVI.
mini DisplayPort outputs
Allows you to connect to a display using mini-DisplayPort.
Price comparison
Which are the best graphics cards?
RX 480 vs. 1080 Ti
Gaming enthusiasts are always caught in the crossfire of choosing between brands when it’s time to upgrade. Two of the biggest brand names in graphics processing are undoubtedly AMD and NVIDIA. AMD released the RX 480 GPU back in 2016 as a way of targeting the next three to four years of virtual reality. Right around the same time, NVIDIA released the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GPU as the latest addition to their gaming platform.
Understanding benchmarks and performance comparisons can be difficult. Luckily, XOTIC PC can help. In this product comparison, we take an in-depth look at the benefits of RX 480 vs. 1080 Ti.
Radeon RX 480 vs. NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti
Both the RX 480 and the 1080 Ti graphics process units promise premium virtual reality experiences and advanced technologies to take gaming into the future. However, gaming enthusiasts face real dilemmas when trying to decide between these two long-standing rivals.
Clock Speeds: Core clock speed represents the speed at which a graphics processing unit can operate. Boost clock speed is still relatively new, but it represents the minimum value a GPU can boost if there’s any thermal overhead. The GTX 1080 Ti has a core clock speed of 1,607MHz and a boost clock speed of 1,733MHz. The Radeon RX 480, on the other hand, has a core clock speed of 1,120MHz and a boost clock speed of 1,266MHz.
Memory: VRAM plays an important role in GPU capability.
The RX 480 has 5,120 MB more video memory than the GTX 1080 Ti, which means that Radeon is likely to be much better at displaying game textures at higher resolutions.
Power Consumption: As the processing power of graphics cards increases, the demand for electrical power does too. RX 480 consumes approximately 150 watts, while the 1080 Ti consumes up to 250 watts.
Video Composition: From Counter-Strike to Grand Theft Auto and Battlefield to World of Warcraft, the GTX 1080 Ti offers a big boost in FPS over RX 480. The 1080 Ti is also better at anisotropic filtering and operating at high screen resolution, but Radeon comes with asynchronous shader functionalities for time-critical workloads.
Our GPU Verdict
In conclusion, both the RX 480 and the GTX 1080 Ti are powerful enough to support today’s most demanding games at their highest settings. Yet, the graphical capabilities of NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 1080 Ti are noticeably better than the capabilities of AMD’s RX 480.