GTX 1080 gaming performance
It depends: the GTX 1080 runs 62 of 102 games at 60+ FPS on 1080p High in our estimates. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 is an entry-level card for 1080p on lower settings; here's what it runs and how it stacks up.
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Summary
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (2016) is an entry-level card for 1080p on lower settings. It has 8 GB of video memory and is rated at 180 W.
With a fast processor it reaches 60 FPS at 1080p High in about 62 of the 102 games we track and 43 at 1440p and 13 at 4K (estimates). Cards in the same class: RTX 2060 and RTX 3050. The next step up is the RTX 2060, about 2% faster.
GTX 1080 specs
| Brand | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| Released | May 2016 |
| Type | Dedicated graphics card |
| Video memory | 8 GB GDDR5X |
| Memory bus | 256-bit |
| Power (board) | 180 W |
| Launch price (US) | $599 |
| FPSVibe performance index (est.) | 27 (RTX 4090 = 100, 1440p) |
| FPSVibe 4K index (est.) | 19.7 (RTX 4090 = 100 at 4K), rough estimate |
| Data confidence | Medium (estimated from related tests) |
| Perf per watt (est.) | 15 |
| Rank | #79 of 163 cards we track |
Data sources
Performance index
The index is FPSVibe's own blend of published review results, rescaled onto one scale; it is not copied from any single source. Checked 2026-10-12.
Games the GTX 1080 can run
Estimated average FPS on High settings with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D and 32 GB RAM, so the card is the only limit. Sorted by 1080p FPS.
4K results for cards with 8 GB or less VRAM are often limited by video memory.
Estimated FPS. Numbers come from the FPSVibe model, not measured benchmarks. How we estimate
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GTX 1080 FAQs
Is the GTX 1080 good for gaming?
It's an entry-level card for 1080p on lower settings. Estimated with a fast CPU: 60+ FPS at 1080p High in 62 of 102 popular games, and 43 at 1440p.
Can the GTX 1080 run Cyberpunk 2077?
Estimated with a Ryzen 5 5600 and 16 GB RAM: about 70 FPS on Low and 40 FPS on High at 1080p.
How much VRAM does the GTX 1080 have?
8 GB. Fine for 1080p; some new games want more at 1440p on Ultra textures.
What power supply do I need for the GTX 1080?
The card is rated at 180 W. As a rough rule, a good-quality 450 W power supply covers it plus a typical gaming CPU. Check the card maker's recommendation for your exact model.
GTX 1080 vs RTX 2060: which is faster?
The GTX 1080 and the RTX 2060 perform about the same across 102 games at 1440p High in our estimates (within 4%).