{"id":3232,"date":"2025-02-28T07:16:08","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T22:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=3232"},"modified":"2025-02-28T07:16:09","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T22:16:09","slug":"zotac-rtx-5080-strong-overclocking-thermals-noise-gaming-vs-founders-version-overview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=3232","title":{"rendered":"Zotac RTX 5080 Strong Overclocking, Thermals, Noise, &#038; Gaming vs. Founders Version (Overview)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p><div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"v4JnJPTy2mE\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Zotac RTX 5080 Solid Overclocking, Thermals, Noise, &amp; Gaming vs. Founders Edition (Review)\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v4JnJPTy2mE?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"\/>\n<p>\u201cTo gaming and past!\u201d \u201cInfinity Mirror,\u201d \u201cSpectra ARGB,\u201d \u201cIcestorm 3.0,\u201d and \u201cas much as 9 composite heatpipes,\u201d as a result of that sounds higher than explaining that the 5090 and 5080 are totally different. It even has a \u201ccard-length heatsink,\u201d which is nice as a result of we\u2019d somewhat have that than a backplate and followers extending previous the heatsink&#8230; And sure, the PCB is shorter than the heatsink.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large_responsive_no_watermark_\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/styles\/large_responsive_no_watermark_\/public\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h58m28s002.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5882\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"2bad2a68-048a-45a6-825e-e20fe2d36e4f\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<p>Regardless of its worth, we\u2019re nonetheless going to check this card and see if it\u2019s designed nicely, we\u2019re going to tear it down and search for issues. We\u2019ll take a look at it thermally and acoustically as nicely.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re borrowing the cardboard from a system integrator as a result of we don\u2019t need to work with the companions immediately for them nowadays and we haven\u2019t been in a position to seize one after they go on sale. Provide seems to nonetheless be about 0. Let\u2019s get into the testing of the Zotac 5080 Strong.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-6a27e8c20a153\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-6a27e8c20a153\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6a27e8c20a153\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=3232\/#Overview\" title=\"Overview\">Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=3232\/#Zotac_RTX_5080_Strong_Tear-Down\" title=\"Zotac RTX 5080 Strong Tear-Down\">Zotac RTX 5080 Strong Tear-Down<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=3232\/#Zotac_RTX_5080_Strong_Checks\" title=\"Zotac RTX 5080 Strong Checks\">Zotac RTX 5080 Strong Checks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=3232\/#Thermals_%E2%80%93_Equilibrium\" title=\"Thermals &#8211; Equilibrium\">Thermals &#8211; Equilibrium<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=3232\/#Frequency\" title=\"Frequency\">Frequency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=3232\/#Noise_Frequency_Spectrum\" title=\"Noise Frequency Spectrum\">Noise Frequency Spectrum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=3232\/#VBIOS_Comparability_%E2%80%93_Frequency\" title=\"VBIOS Comparability &#8211; Frequency\">VBIOS Comparability &#8211; Frequency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=3232\/#VBIOS_Comparability_%E2%80%93_Thermals\" title=\"VBIOS Comparability &#8211; Thermals\">VBIOS Comparability &#8211; Thermals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=3232\/#Zotac_RTX_5080_Strong_Gaming_Benchmarks\" title=\"Zotac RTX 5080 Strong Gaming Benchmarks\">Zotac RTX 5080 Strong Gaming Benchmarks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=3232\/#Resident_Evil_4_%E2%80%93_4K\" title=\"Resident Evil 4 &#8211; 4K\">Resident Evil 4 &#8211; 4K<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=3232\/#Resident_Evil_4_%E2%80%93_1440p\" title=\"Resident Evil 4 &#8211; 1440p\">Resident Evil 4 &#8211; 1440p<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=3232\/#Black_Fable_Wukong_%E2%80%93_4K_RT\" title=\"Black Fable: Wukong &#8211; 4K RT\">Black Fable: Wukong &#8211; 4K RT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=3232\/#Black_Fable_Wukong_%E2%80%93_1080p_RT\" title=\"Black Fable: Wukong &#8211; 1080p RT\">Black Fable: Wukong &#8211; 1080p RT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=3232\/#Ultimate_Fantasy_XIV_%E2%80%93_4K\" title=\"Ultimate Fantasy XIV &#8211; 4K\">Ultimate Fantasy XIV &#8211; 4K<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=3232\/#Overclocking_%E2%80%93_Metal_Nomad\" title=\"Overclocking &#8211; Metal Nomad\">Overclocking &#8211; Metal Nomad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=3232\/#Overclocking_%E2%80%93_FFXIV_4K\" title=\"Overclocking &#8211; FFXIV 4K\">Overclocking &#8211; FFXIV 4K<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=3232\/#Overclock_Frequency_Outcomes\" title=\"Overclock Frequency Outcomes\">Overclock Frequency Outcomes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=3232\/#Zotac_RTX_5080_Strong_Conclusion\" title=\"Zotac RTX 5080 Strong Conclusion\">Zotac RTX 5080 Strong Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"overview\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview\"><\/span><strong>Overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The previous couple of Zotac playing cards we checked out had main oversights of design. The worst one had an enormous heatsink that didn\u2019t contact the MOSFETs. This card did not have that challenge.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large_responsive_no_watermark_\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/styles\/large_responsive_no_watermark_\/public\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h17m29s303.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5883\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"33e59b14-0425-41b2-892a-2c182de171ff\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<p>Zotac\u2019s web site says the \u201cStrong\u201d sequence is \u201cno frills, all motion.\u201d We don\u2019t know what which means. It\u2019s a video card.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large_responsive_no_watermark_\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/styles\/large_responsive_no_watermark_\/public\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h17m55s863.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5884\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"188efd07-1c28-4a6e-8534-1d99fcabe347\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<p>The cardboard additionally has \u201ca robust cooling system\u201d \u201c*obtainable on choose fashions.\u201d Good. We just like the uncertainty of the product web page particular to this product.<\/p>\n<p>The location additionally says:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large_responsive_no_watermark_\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/styles\/large_responsive_no_watermark_\/public\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h18m16s375.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5885\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"75d53a00-8910-47eb-a69b-5e88c91b8755\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cWith a stealthier aesthetic and engineered for sturdiness and efficiency, the ZOTAC GAMING SOLID is for individuals who demand pure efficiency over the rest.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\">\n<ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\">\n<li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5886\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h18m42s213.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h18m42s213.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-5886\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"ed26f3e4-1eec-48a4-be8e-21bec9938d3a\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5887\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h18m56s822.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h18m56s822.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-5887\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"f69e461e-0bac-425a-b4f4-4cae6df56e92\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/figure>\n<p>As for precise options, it has an LED that alerts customers of an improperly inserted 12V-2&#215;6 connector, a twin VBIOS change, a partial flow-through space on the again, and makes use of an enormous warmth sink. Sadly, the cardboard makes use of loads of plastic, together with on the again and its design blocks a few of the exhaust.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"tear-down\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zotac_RTX_5080_Strong_Tear-Down\"><\/span><strong>Zotac RTX 5080 Strong Tear-Down<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large_responsive_no_watermark_\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/styles\/large_responsive_no_watermark_\/public\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h19m17s641.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5888\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"9c06619f-88b8-489f-8ce2-1148fdc72ed7\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<p>Zotac\u2019s RTX 5080 Strong is way bigger than the 5080 Founder\u2019s Version model (learn <a href=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/gpus\/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5080-founders-edition-review-benchmarks-vs-5090-7900-xtx-4080-more\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our assessment<\/a>), taking on over 3 slots. One good factor in regards to the card is that it makes use of a bigger bracket, which helps with structural rigidity.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\">\n<ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\">\n<li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5889\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h19m44s914.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h19m44s914.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-5889\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"d4f63b21-cb5e-4176-8ebd-c15918976867\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5890\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h19m56s267.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h19m56s267.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-5890\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"72029c85-4557-49db-a279-6fd744429fbe\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The cardboard makes use of a typical 3-fan design however has a considerably giant flow-through space on the again. Sadly, Zotac\u2019s design blocks off roughly 20% of the cardboard\u2019s circulate by right here.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large_responsive_no_watermark_\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/styles\/large_responsive_no_watermark_\/public\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h20m11s032.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5891\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"12afe764-2403-48c8-88bb-3a9bebfc9936\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<p>The cardboard comes with a 3 8-pin adapter for the cardboard\u2019s 12V-2&#215;6 connector.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large_responsive_no_watermark_\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/styles\/large_responsive_no_watermark_\/public\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h20m26s221.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5892\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"21021b52-ef00-4a09-a34d-9a17d81ff6dd\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<p>The cardboard has a novel plastic \u201cgrill.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large_responsive_no_watermark_\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/styles\/large_responsive_no_watermark_\/public\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h20m40s822.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5893\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"b2944beb-0691-4ffd-98e5-60bc7d1e22b6\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<p>The again is comparable with some perforated holes, however beneath, you\u2019ll see loads of plastic obstructing airflow.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large_responsive_no_watermark_\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/styles\/large_responsive_no_watermark_\/public\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h20m59s676.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5894\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"b0a78065-2f47-4bf3-985e-b5b64fbc87b4\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<p>Measuring the followers, they&#8217;re 95mm ones and have a hoop across the outdoors, that are supposed to assist direct the airflow straight by a bit of extra.\u00a0 The primary 2 followers are going to push air straight into the PCB in a extra conventional method with the third fan pushing a few of the air out the again.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-4 is-cropped\"\/>\n<p>To take away the aluminum backplate, we merely take away a number of screws on the again, which expose roughly 2.5mm thick thermal pads that contact the bottom of the reminiscence and VRM.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large_responsive_no_watermark_\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/styles\/large_responsive_no_watermark_\/public\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h22m13s129.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5899\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"93e7f596-6d65-48cd-99d1-a57367522fb4\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<p>Subsequent, we eliminated the cardboard\u2019s backplate by eradicating some screws.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large_responsive_no_watermark_\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/styles\/large_responsive_no_watermark_\/public\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h22m30s207.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5900\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"bdbe6758-90f8-49af-a76d-e6ee6277816d\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<p>To take away the entrance plate, we, once more, eliminated some screws.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large_responsive_no_watermark_\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/styles\/large_responsive_no_watermark_\/public\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h22m49s378.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5901\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"c519c097-339d-459f-bad4-bc6e26e2b923\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<p>Shifting ahead, we eliminated one cable on the again.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\">\n<ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\">\n<li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5902\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h23m13s734.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h23m13s734.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-5902\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"b4b7b25b-ba9e-4dc4-aedf-df2171250732\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5903\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h23m29s767.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h23m29s767.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-5903\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"b9fbc38f-0009-40b0-ba5a-3e28f2478268\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/figure>\n<p>From there, we eliminated the GPU\u2019s leaf spring.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\">\n<ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\">\n<li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5904\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h23m50s707.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h23m50s707.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-5904\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"ec69c908-2e81-4ec9-ab8c-3677b6be119b\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5905\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h23m55s834.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h23m55s834.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-5905\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"776e8b78-452c-4cd8-b8b0-2357b1e0fdcb\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Eradicating this part of the PCB exposes 2 linked fan connectors, which we have to disconnect to proceed additional with the tear down.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large_responsive_no_watermark_\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/styles\/large_responsive_no_watermark_\/public\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h24m17s851.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5906\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"106f0617-0e65-46a1-a818-a92180940566\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<p>From right here, we will see plastic across the GPU die, which is rare. We will additionally see that the cardboard additionally has 2 further 2mm clay-like thermal pads that cowl the cardboard\u2019s inductors.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large_responsive_no_watermark_\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/styles\/large_responsive_no_watermark_\/public\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h24m39s828.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5907\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"14e32d11-9dd8-4397-a7c7-63920aabd547\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<p>The cardboard additionally has 3 Zotac-branded fuses. From what we\u2019ve heard some time again, these fuses received\u2019t act quick sufficient to guard the cardboard however does assist the RMA heart assist establish the place the failure occurred.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"\/>\n<p>Flipping the cardboard over, we will see a vapor chamber. We additionally see the reminiscence contacting a separate plate.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large_responsive_no_watermark_\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/styles\/large_responsive_no_watermark_\/public\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h25m34s531.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5911\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"cd35079d-ff45-46bf-9a2b-e631e44c424d\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<p>The GPU makes use of seven 6mm warmth pipes, which is so much.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large_responsive_no_watermark_\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/styles\/large_responsive_no_watermark_\/public\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h25m51s689.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5912\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"6d48c56c-a2cd-4f0c-baa6-cf002dd9c29e\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<p>The cardboard has thermal pads that make contact with the MOSFETs, which <a href=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/hwreviews\/2981-zotac-1080ti-amp-extreme-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zotac had a problem with previously<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\">\n<ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\">\n<li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5913\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h26m06s262.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h26m06s262.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-5913\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"46fed857-44cc-408c-919a-8b926c81aaa9\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5914\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h26m17s785.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h26m17s785.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-5914\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"6437d437-02dc-409e-b4a0-229bb22187cf\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/figure>\n<p>We additionally observed a thermal pad that touches the cardboard\u2019s R10 inductor.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large_responsive_no_watermark_\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/styles\/large_responsive_no_watermark_\/public\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h27m05s159.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5915\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"afc4b26a-bcb7-4666-80ad-4b2f6c560e60\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<p>The cardboard\u2019s fan cables are very accessible, which is nice in case you&#8217;ve gotten a fan die in some unspecified time in the future.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\">\n<ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\">\n<li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5916\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h27m24s541.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h27m24s541.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-5916\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"736539c8-c760-478a-bb54-169bdf3c5a6f\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5917\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h27m37s150.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h27m37s150.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-5917\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"e019cd98-1c25-450a-ab84-709e4026e066\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Cleansing off the thermal paste from the 5080 GPU, we will see the GB203-400-A1 die, which is so much smaller than the 5090 die.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Subsequent, let\u2019s transfer into our thermal testing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"tests\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zotac_RTX_5080_Strong_Checks\"><\/span><strong>Zotac RTX 5080 Strong Checks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"block-content-basic block block-block-content block-block-contentf7d0d9dd-e4cd-40bf-93af-cfbd8397cd4a\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.gamersnexus.net\/products\/large-modmat-gn15-anniversary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/styles\/large_responsive_no_watermark_\/public\/inline-images\/gn-modmat-1000x489_1.jpg.webp?itok=s9kfQVoH\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-461\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"62585ecd-9086-4c84-a43e-b3bf675230d4\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/a><figcaption>Seize a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/store.gamersnexus.net\/products\/large-modmat-gn15-anniversary\" target=\"_blank\">GN15 Giant Anti-Static Modmat<\/a> to have a good time our fifteenth Anniversary and for a high-quality PC constructing work floor. The Modmat options helpful PC constructing diagrams and is anti-static conductive. Purchases immediately fund our work! (or contemplate a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/store.gamersnexus.net\/checkout\/donate?donatePageId=5ae157c6aa4a9989a33c9518\" target=\"_blank\">direct donation<\/a> or a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/gamersnexus\" target=\"_blank\">Patreon contribution<\/a>!)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thermals_%E2%80%93_Equilibrium\"><\/span><strong>Thermals &#8211; Equilibrium<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/styles\/large\/public\/inline-images\/RTX%205080%20GPU%20Thermals%20vs.%20Noise_Power%20_%20Port%20Royal%204K%20_%20GamersNexus-4x_foolhardy_Remacri.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5918\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"9018e7fc-ae8d-4433-9198-d7a650c7e62d\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<p>We ran this previous to the tear-down in an effort to protect the cardboard as-is for testing. We examined each VBIOS choices for thermals and frequency.<\/p>\n<p>In a fast head-to-head, examined utilizing the auto settings and no matter VBIOS tells the cardboard\u2019s followers and clocks to do, we landed on these outcomes. The 5080 Founders Version card ran at 32 dBA in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eUqYTenB2A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hemi-anechoic chamber<\/a> and pulled 315W board energy underneath this workload. These variables put the GPU temperature at 65 levels Celsius and reminiscence at 72.8 levels Celsius. The Zotac 5080 Strong examined with the identical software program and auto situations ran at 31.1 dBA and 360W. The workload doesn\u2019t pin these to TDP, however is constant.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Zotac card runs the next out-of-box energy funds and its increased clocks are pulling extra energy. Even with the upper energy draw and marginally decrease noise ranges, the Zotac 5080 card manages decrease temperatures than the 5080 FE. Contemplating the enormity of the Zotac card, that is what we have to see. The 4-degree discount in GPU and 7-8 diploma discount in reminiscence thermals provides the Zotac Strong a bonus, though not in dimension, however the dimension is working in its favor.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequency\"><\/span><strong>Frequency<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/styles\/large\/public\/inline-images\/RTX%205080%20FE%20vs.%20Zotac%20Solid%20_%20VBIOS%20Comparison%20_%20RTX%205080%20Frequency%20Validation%20_%20Port%20Royal%204K%20_%20GamersNexus-4x_foolhardy_Remacri.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5919\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"1239742f-a6cd-477b-96c8-1439ffd2985a\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<p>This chart exhibits the frequency over the take a look at go. The FE card plotted round 2650 to 2680 MHz on common, holding comparatively steady underneath this take a look at workload.<\/p>\n<p>For reference, the 5090 has a decrease and spikier clock. The configuration is way bigger and the 5090 makes up for the distinction in different methods.<\/p>\n<p>Including the Zotac 5080 strong to the chart, its clock is increased than the NVIDIA FE mannequin, touchdown at 2790 to 2842 MHz. It is a fairly vital uplift. We\u2019ll take a look at that in some efficiency eventualities momentarily to see what it really does.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Noise_Frequency_Spectrum\"><\/span><strong>Noise Frequency Spectrum<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The subsequent chart is produced utilizing our hemi-anechoic chamber that we constructed with help from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/gamersnexus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patreon<\/a> backers and our supporters on <a href=\"https:\/\/store.gamersnexus.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">retailer.gamersnexus.internet<\/a>, which permits us to isolate noise and guarantee a like-for-like testing surroundings day-to-day.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/styles\/large\/public\/inline-images\/GN%20Hemi-Anechoic%20Chamber%20Testing%20_%20NVIDIA%20RTX%2050%20Cards%20%28Frequency%20Spectrum%20%40%201m%29%20_%20GamersNexus-4x_foolhardy_Remacri.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5920\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"68aa6b2b-c5b1-49d0-b8d0-955f0b57aa26\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<p>This chart exhibits the 5090 Founders Version and the Zotac 5080 Strong. The 5080 Founders Version is usually equal to the 5090 Founders Version, with the exception that the fan curve runs barely slower and so the noise is diminished by about 1 dBA in our workloads.<\/p>\n<p>The Zotac Strong doesn\u2019t encounter the identical 180 Hz spike we noticed within the 5090 and 5080 FE coolers, however does have its personal spike round 433 Hz. The curve usually follows the identical path, with marginally increased noise ranges within the 1000 Hz to 1600 Hz vary, however decrease noise ranges in most different locations. The Zotac Strong total manages to maintain its noise ranges down and avoids being obnoxious. It&#8217;s making use of its dimension.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VBIOS_Comparability_%E2%80%93_Frequency\"><\/span><strong>VBIOS Comparability &#8211; Frequency<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/styles\/large\/public\/inline-images\/RTX%205080%20FE%20vs.%20Zotac%20Solid%20_%20RTX%205080%20Frequency%20Validation%20_%20Port%20Royal%204K%20_%20GamersNexus_all-4x_foolhardy_Remacri.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5921\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"4725cfdc-a48a-4131-856d-14714b238111\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<p>It is a fast VBIOS comparability for the Zotac 5080 Strong. Between the 2 VBIOS choices, frequency is sort of fully equivalent. There is no such thing as a significant distinction.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VBIOS_Comparability_%E2%80%93_Thermals\"><\/span><strong>VBIOS Comparability &#8211; Thermals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/styles\/large\/public\/inline-images\/RTX%205080%20Founders%20Edition%20_%20VBIOS%20Comparison%20_%20GPU%20Thermals%20vs-4x_foolhardy_Remacri.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5922\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"8e0e18a6-b085-4d42-8f30-93a01a3e62c1\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<p>For thermals, the silent VBIOS runs about 3-4 levels hotter on the GPU from its diminished fan speeds. The followers run about 4-6 share factors slower than the default VBIOS. The reminiscence temperature climbs about 3 levels. There\u2019s not a big effect to thermals from the VBIOS change and the followers don\u2019t actually change so much both.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"zotac-5080-solid-gaming-benchmarks\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zotac_RTX_5080_Strong_Gaming_Benchmarks\"><\/span><strong>Zotac RTX 5080 Strong Gaming Benchmarks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resident_Evil_4_%E2%80%93_4K\"><\/span><strong>Resident Evil 4 &#8211; 4K<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large_responsive_no_watermark_\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/styles\/large_responsive_no_watermark_\/public\/inline-images\/GN%20GPU%20Benchmark%20_%20Resident%20Evil%204%20%284K_Prioritize%20Graphics%29%20_%20GamersNexus-4x_foolhardy_Remacri_5.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5923\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"b856b2a6-7d94-4099-9b56-08f9e4b0fc7c\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<p>In Resident Evil 4 at 4K, the RTX 5080 Strong ran at 128 FPS AVG and led the 5080 FE by 4.2%. That\u2019s not a nasty uplift, but it surely\u2019s unhealthy for nearly $300 extra, although. Lows are inside normal variance and benefitted equally.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resident_Evil_4_%E2%80%93_1440p\"><\/span><strong>Resident Evil 4 &#8211; 1440p<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large_responsive_no_watermark_\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/styles\/large_responsive_no_watermark_\/public\/inline-images\/GN%20GPU%20Benchmark%20_%20Resident%20Evil%204%20%281440p_Prioritize%20Graphics%29%20_%20GamersNexus-4x_foolhardy_Remacri_5.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5924\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"8137a6e0-bb20-4149-8a9c-f60bf4d3787c\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<p>At 1440p, the 5080 Strong held 237 FPS AVG towards the 5080 FE\u2019s 224, which is a 6% lead. That\u2019s an enormous bounce throughout the similar GPU mannequin. Once more, the value isn\u2019t justified, however at the very least we\u2019re seeing an impression from the pre-overclock by Zotac.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Black_Fable_Wukong_%E2%80%93_4K_RT\"><\/span><strong>Black Fable: Wukong &#8211; 4K RT<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large_responsive_no_watermark_\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/styles\/large_responsive_no_watermark_\/public\/inline-images\/GN%20GPU%20Benchmark%20_%20Black%20Myth_%20Wukong%20Benchmark%20%284K_High%20Raster_Medium%20RT_FSR%20Quality%29%20_%20Experimental%20Chart%20_%20GamersNexus-4x_foolhardy_Remacri_2.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5925\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"2a273a86-06fd-4b20-8870-e8953ccba81b\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<p>In Black Fable: Wukong at 4K and ray traced with upscaling, we noticed the RTX 5080 Strong at 60 FPS to the FE\u2019s 58.6. That\u2019s a 2.6% enchancment over the FE mannequin.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Black_Fable_Wukong_%E2%80%93_1080p_RT\"><\/span><strong>Black Fable: Wukong &#8211; 1080p RT<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large_responsive_no_watermark_\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/styles\/large_responsive_no_watermark_\/public\/inline-images\/GN%20GPU%20Benchmark%20_%20Black%20Myth_%20Wukong%20Benchmark%20%281080p_High%20Raster_Medium%20RT_FSR%20Quality%29%20_%20Experimental%20_%20GamersNexus-4x_foolhardy_Remacri_3.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5926\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"a38bc737-de52-4804-9b2a-4d69dde505d0\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<p>At 1080p and with RT with upscaling, the Strong ran at 128 FPS AVG to the FE\u2019s 122. That\u2019s a 5.5% enchancment over the FE mannequin.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ultimate_Fantasy_XIV_%E2%80%93_4K\"><\/span><strong>Ultimate Fantasy XIV &#8211; 4K<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large_responsive_no_watermark_\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/styles\/large_responsive_no_watermark_\/public\/inline-images\/GN%20GPU%20Benchmark%20_%20FFXIV%20Dawntrail%20%284K_Maximum%29%20_%20GamersNexus-4x_foolhardy_Remacri_3.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5927\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"ea0c7df8-0b87-4225-bd30-ac021f467a38\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<p>In Ultimate Fantasy 14 Dawntrail at 4K, we noticed the 5080 Strong at 117.5 FPS to the FE\u2019s 112.4, a 4.5% uplift. This development repeated throughout the opposite video games we examined. It&#8217;s constant, so we\u2019ll cease right here with the sport benchmarks because it tells the identical story. Briefly, it\u2019s usually about 3-6% higher.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overclocking_%E2%80%93_Metal_Nomad\"><\/span><strong>Overclocking &#8211; Metal Nomad<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Overclocking has some bugs on the 50-series proper now. We haven\u2019t dug an excessive amount of into this bug, but it surely seems as if the voltage offset slider has a problem with the 50-series at current and reduces GPU clocks when used. We ended up setting it to 0 as an alternative.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large_responsive_no_watermark_\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/styles\/large_responsive_no_watermark_\/public\/inline-images\/zotac-5080-steel-nomad-oc-results-4x_foolhardy_Remacri.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5928\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"d21345ae-5008-45e0-bf77-e76e7bb1ce00\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<p>This fast desk exhibits the overclock stepping with 3D Mark Metal Nomad. From inventory, we have been in a position to maintain an offset of 700 MHz core, which is big, and not using a reminiscence offset, touchdown the consequence at 8160 factors. The uplift from inventory was an insane 28%. This was not replicated in real-world use circumstances so examine your expectations. Including reminiscence clocks launched instability with out dropping the core offset to 650 so we did that.<\/p>\n<p>Sadly, we weren\u2019t ready to make use of the 700 MHz offset with the reminiscence offset. We additionally have been unable to search out stability from these clocks in any gaming use case, so sadly, it was purely artificial. That is largely attention-grabbing from a aggressive overclocking standpoint.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overclocking_%E2%80%93_FFXIV_4K\"><\/span><strong>Overclocking &#8211; FFXIV 4K<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The subsequent testing was solely carried out for a efficiency examine. We didn&#8217;t burn this in for stability, so we need to actually closely emphasize that this overclock will not be steady in all video games we take a look at. It was solely steady in Ultimate Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail at 4K. You\u2019d must spend time tuning it right down to dial it in, however we needed to current what we discovered up to now.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large_responsive_no_watermark_\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/styles\/large_responsive_no_watermark_\/public\/inline-images\/GN%20GPU%20Benchmark%20_%20FFXIV%20Dawntrail%20%284K_Maximum%29%20_%20OC%20Spot-Check%20%28NOT%20STABILITY%20TESTED%29%20_%20GamersNexus-4x_foolhardy_Remacri.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5929\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"ed6e069f-58a7-4013-8e96-8f441716feac\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<p>The inventory 5080 FE ran at 112 FPS AVG. The 5080 Strong, out of the field, ran at 117.5 FPS with none background purposes. We noticed efficiency degradation once we started working Zotac\u2019s utility within the background along with altering the clocks and fan speeds, so simply growing the ability offset and making use of as much as a 200 MHz core offset resulted in efficiency equal to or worse than inventory. We have been in a position to run the Ultimate Fantasy benchmark with stability as much as a 500 MHz core offset and 1200 reminiscence offset; nonetheless, we\u2019re not sure if there are any invisible background points with this reminiscence offset particularly out of this sport.<\/p>\n<p>The tip consequence was a 125.7 FPS AVG, which led the inventory Zotac Strong results of 117.5 FPS AVG by 7%. That\u2019s not a nasty uplift but it surely\u2019s not that thrilling. The lead over the FE mannequin is sort of 12%, which is extra significant.<\/p>\n<p>General, that\u2019s an honest quantity of OC headroom from the bottom FE consequence, whereas the 7% uplift is typical for latest generations. In no real-world case have been we in a position to replicate the Metal Nomad uplift.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overclock_Frequency_Outcomes\"><\/span><strong>Overclock Frequency Outcomes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/styles\/large\/public\/inline-images\/Zotac%20RTX%205080%20Solid%20OC%20Tests%20_%20RTX%205080%20Frequency%20Validation%20_%20FFXIV%204K%20_%20GamersNexus-4x_foolhardy_Remacri.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5931\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"877a020d-2830-4b34-907b-f5675ba7403d\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<p>Lastly, right here\u2019s the frequency chart in Ultimate Fantasy. This isn\u2019t akin to the sooner charts for frequency. Out of the field, the cardboard ran at 2625 MHz. Reminiscence ran at 1875 MHz, however remember that there\u2019s a multiplying impact for GDDR.<\/p>\n<p>The core after a 500 MHz offset ran at 3120 MHz, which is sort of 1-to-1. The reminiscence after offset ran at 2025 MHz. That is about right and what we\u2019d anticipate after multiplying the numbers for GDDR efficient speeds.<\/p>\n<p>As an essential notice right here, the sort of testing largely seems on the impression from the ability % slider offset. Broadly talking, GPU variance from the \u201csilicon lottery\u201d has extra complete impression than any explicit accomplice mannequin outdoors of its energy boosting headroom (and the tremendous high-end fashions typically being binned, however that is uncommon on something however flagships).<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zotac_RTX_5080_Strong_Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Zotac RTX 5080 Strong Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Zotac RTX 5080 Strong is constructed nicely total. We didn\u2019t see any large pink flags with this card aside from its worth. Should you don\u2019t care about that and also you simply need a 5080, this card is ok, once more, aside from its worth. We didn\u2019t have any main complaints with its thermals, meeting, or acoustics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large_responsive_no_watermark_\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamersnexus.net\/u\/styles\/large_responsive_no_watermark_\/public\/inline-images\/vlcsnap-2025-02-14-15h58m02s681.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5932\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"c0ba02ba-9353-431a-8366-cbc800c97d75\" data-image-style=\"original\"><\/figure>\n<p>The thermals, specifically, are a bit of bit higher than the Founder\u2019s Version card, however not a lot better as they in all probability must be given the scale of the cardboard. The reminiscence was improved an honest quantity, nonetheless, being roughly 7 to 9 levels cooler.<\/p>\n<p>Efficiency is roughly 2-5% higher out of the field than the Founder\u2019s Version card.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Previously, we discovered Zotac\u2019s MOSFETs weren\u2019t contacting the thermal pads for the heatsink, however that, happily, wasn\u2019t the case right here.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>General, there was nothing massively detrimental right here other than the worth as $1,000 for a 5080 is already very questionable. It\u2019s laborious for us to check the thermal efficiency once we solely have this accomplice mannequin. We haven\u2019t been in a position to get any others but, however that\u2019s one thing we\u2019d prefer to dive deeper into offered we will get extra playing cards in.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide sep\"\/><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cTo gaming and past!\u201d \u201cInfinity Mirror,\u201d \u201cSpectra ARGB,\u201d \u201cIcestorm 3.0,\u201d and \u201cas much as 9 composite heatpipes,\u201d as a result of that sounds higher than explaining that the 5090 and 5080 are totally different. It even has a \u201ccard-length heatsink,\u201d which is nice as a result of we\u2019d somewhat have that than a backplate and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3234,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3232","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-computer-hardware"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3232","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3232"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3232\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3233,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3232\/revisions\/3233"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/3234"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3232"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=3232"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=3232"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}