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GeForce GTX 1080 — Pascal · 8 GB GDDR5X · 180 W
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1080

Pascal · 8 GB GDDR5X · 180 W

68
/ 100
From $599
VS
Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 4080 wins by 24
Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 4080 — Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W · AMP Extreme
Zotac

Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 4080

Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W · AMP Extreme

92
/ 100
From $1,344
Specdex verdict

Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 4080 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce GTX 1080 lands at 68 and Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 4080 at 92. That puts Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 4080 ahead by 24 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick GeForce GTX 1080 if…

  • ✓NVIDIA driver stack
  • ✓DLSS support on RTX
  • ✓Strong resale value

Pick Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 4080 if…

  • ✓NVIDIA driver stack
  • ✓DLSS support on RTX
  • ✓Strong resale value
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

4K & rasterization

Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 4080

Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution

Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 4080 leads on raster (92 vs 68).

Ray tracing

Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 4080

RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting

Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 4080 leads on rt (87 vs 63).

AI workloads

Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 4080

Local inference, upscaling, generative tools

Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 4080 leads on ai (89 vs 65).

Power efficiency

Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 4080

Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing

Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 4080 leads on efficiency (73 vs 68).

Value for money

GeForce GTX 1080

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

GeForce GTX 1080 more score per dollar ($599 vs $1,344).

GeForce GTX 1080 68
vs
92 Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 4080

Score breakdown

GeForce GTX 1080
68
raster 68
rt 63
ai 65
efficiency 68
Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 4080
92
raster 92
rt 87
ai 89
efficiency 73

Specs side-by-side

GeForce GTX 1080 versus Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 4080 — full spec comparison
Spec GeForce GTX 1080 Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 4080
Architecture
Pascal
Ada
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5X
▲ 16 GB GDDR6X
TBP
180 W
320 W
Release year
2016
2022

GeForce GTX 1080

Pros
  • +NVIDIA driver stack
  • +DLSS support on RTX
  • +Strong resale value
Cons
  • −Power draw scales with tier
  • −Gen-over-gen price creep
  • −VRAM gated per tier

Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 4080

Pros
  • +NVIDIA driver stack
  • +DLSS support on RTX
  • +Strong resale value
Cons
  • −Power draw scales with tier
  • −Gen-over-gen price creep
  • −VRAM gated per tier

FAQ: GeForce GTX 1080 vs Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 4080

Which is better, GeForce GTX 1080 or Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 4080? +

Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 4080 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 24. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is GeForce GTX 1080 worth the price? +

At $599, GeForce GTX 1080 delivers a Specdex score of 68 — strongest in raster.

Is Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 4080 worth the price? +

At $1,344, Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in raster.

Does GeForce GTX 1080 or Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 4080 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 1080 or Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 4080? +

Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 4080 — leads on raster (92 vs 68). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.

Which is better for ray tracing, GeForce GTX 1080 or Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 4080? +

Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 4080 — leads on rt (87 vs 63). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.