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InterfacePCI-E v3.0PCI-E v3.0
GPU
GPU modelNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080
Memory size8 GB8 GB
Memory typeGDDR5XGDDR5X
Memory bus256 bit256 bit
GPU clock speed
1657 MHz /1797 MHz GPU Boost/
1708 MHz /1847 MHz GPU Boost/
Memory clock10010 MHz10108 MHz
Lithography16 nm16 nm
Max. resolution7680x4320 px7680x4320 px
Passmark G3D Mark12406 score(s)12406 score(s)
Connections
DVI-D11
HDMI11
DisplayPort33
Software
DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5
VR
Stream processors25602560
Stream processor version55
Texture units160160
General
Monitors connection44
CrossFire/SLI
Coolingactive (fan)active (fan)
Fans22
Lighting
Lighting syncMSI Mystic Light Sync
Power consumption180 W180 W
Additional power6 + 8 pin6 + 8 pin
Number of slots22
Length279 mm279 mm
Added to E-Catalogjune 2016june 2016

GPU clock speed

The frequency of the graphics processor of the graphics card. As a general rule, the higher the frequency of the GPU, the higher the performance of the graphics card, but this parameter is not the only one — a lot also depends on the design features of the graphics card, in particular, the type and amount of video memory (see the relevant glossary items). As a result, it is not unusual for a model with a lower processor frequency to be more performant of two video cards. In addition, it should be noted that high-frequency processors also have high heat dissipation, which requires the use of powerful cooling systems.

Memory clock

The speed at which a video card can process data stored in its video memory. In fact, the indicator determines the maximum number of operations to receive or transmit data by a memory module per unit of time. This frequency is expressed in megahertz (MHz) – millions of operations per second. High video memory frequency helps improve performance when performing resource-intensive tasks such as texture processing, graphics rendering and other graphics operations. However, the parameter is by no means the only factor that influences the overall performance of the video card – it is important to take into account the GPU architecture, number of cores, core frequency and other characteristics.

Lighting

The graphics card has a backlight system. This feature gives the board an original appearance, which is especially appreciated by gamers and fans of external PC modding. The backlight may have a different colour, in some models this colour may even change. At the same time, note that this feature does not affect the functionality of the graphics card, but it significantly affects the cost. So it's worth specifically looking for a graphics card with backlighting only in cases where an unusual design is no less important to you than performance. It should also be borne in mind that such adapters must be installed in the appropriate cases — open or with a viewing window, otherwise the backlight will simply not be visible.

Lighting sync

Backlight synchronization technology provided in a graphics card with an associated design.

By itself, synchronization allows you to "match" the backlight of the graphics card with the backlight of other system components — the motherboard, case, keyboard, mouse, etc. Thanks to this matching, all components can change colour synchronously, turn on / off at the same time, etc. Specific features the operation of such backlighting depends on the synchronization technology used, and, usually, each manufacturer has its own (Mystic Light Sync for MSI, RGB Fusion for Gigabyte, etc.). The compatibility of the components also depends on this: they must all support the same technology. So the easiest way to achieve backlight compatibility is to collect components from the same manufacturer.
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