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Measure CPU and GPU balance before you buy.
Power Calculator
Estimate wattage and PSU headroom.
Will It Run?
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Smart Wizard
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ZOTAC

Detailed architecture, platform, memory, and feature data for this GPU.
| Merchant | Base | Promo | Shipping | Availability | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Newegg | $369 | β | FREE | In Stock | $369 | Buy |
About This Product
The ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 AMP is an 8GB GDDR5X graphics card suitable for 1080p and 1440p gaming. It achieves an average of 126 FPS at 1080p and 76 FPS at 1440p, making it a strong performer for high refresh rate 1080p or solid 1440p experiences. At its current price, it competes with newer entry-level to mid-range cards like the RTX 3050 or RX 6600, offering superior 1440p performance.
Verdict
βIdeal for gamers seeking strong 1080p/1440p performance without ray tracing at a budget.β
Performance Benchmarks
These scores summarize average FPS across popular titles so it is easy to judge 1080p, 1440p, and 4K capability without reading every chart.
Gaming Averages
Readiness & Value
1080p
Heavy compromise
1440p
Heavy compromise
4K
Heavy compromise
Value at 1440p
0.1 FPS/$
Popular Comparisons
These GPU matchups are pre-ranked so readers can jump straight to the most relevant rivals, value picks, and upgrade paths.

Radeon RX 5700 XT Β· 58 FPS @ 1440p Β· 8GB VRAM
"Similar 1440p performance to GeForce GTX 1080 AMP. priced about $90 less"

Radeon RX 5700 Β· 52 FPS @ 1440p Β· 8GB VRAM
"Lower price with comparable 1440p gaming performance"
CPU Bottleneck & Pairing
These pairings are pre-calculated around 1440p balance so you can move quickly from GPU research to a realistic gaming build.
Strong combos with only minor trade-offs.
Recommended CPU
AMD β’ 8C / 16T
GPU bottleneck 18%
Estimated GPU limitation of 18% in the current 1440p model.
Usage-share data is not available yet for this pairing.
Recommended CPU
AMD β’ 8C / 16T
GPU bottleneck 24%
Estimated GPU limitation of 24% in the current 1440p model.
Usage-share data is not available yet for this pairing.
Recommended CPU
AMD β’ 8C / 16T
GPU bottleneck 24%
Estimated GPU limitation of 24% in the current 1440p model.
Usage-share data is not available yet for this pairing.
Recommended CPU
Intel β’ 6C / 12T
GPU bottleneck 29%
Estimated GPU limitation of 29% in the current 1440p model.
Usage-share data is not available yet for this pairing.
These pairings work, but the balance penalty is noticeable.
Recommended CPU
Intel β’ 6C / 12T
Heavy GPU bottleneck 33%
Estimated GPU limitation of 33% in the current 1440p model.
Usage-share data is not available yet for this pairing.
Recommended CPU
AMD β’ 6C / 12T
Heavy GPU bottleneck 36%
Estimated GPU limitation of 36% in the current 1440p model.
Usage-share data is not available yet for this pairing.
Recommended CPU
Intel β’ 10C / 16T
Heavy GPU bottleneck 36%
Estimated GPU limitation of 36% in the current 1440p model.
Usage-share data is not available yet for this pairing.
Recommended CPU
AMD β’ 6C / 12T
Heavy GPU bottleneck 37%
Estimated GPU limitation of 37% in the current 1440p model.
Usage-share data is not available yet for this pairing.
Recommended CPU
Intel β’ 16C / 24T
Heavy CPU bottleneck 39%
Estimated CPU limitation of 39% in the current 1440p model.
Usage-share data is not available yet for this pairing.
Recommended CPU
AMD β’ 8C / 16T
Heavy CPU bottleneck 39%
Estimated CPU limitation of 39% in the current 1440p model.
Usage-share data is not available yet for this pairing.
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