NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang signed a GeForce GTX 1080 Founders Edition in Taiwan, calling it one of his favorites. He said the card 'changed everything' for gaming. The event marked a nostalgic moment for the company's Pascal-era flagship.
Huang signs the Pascal flagship in Taiwan
The GeForce GTX 1080 launched on May 27, 2016, as the first Pascal gaming GPU. It succeeded the Maxwell-based GTX 980 and set a new performance standard. The Founders Edition was NVIDIA's own reference design.
Specifications
- CUDA Cores: 2560
- Memory: 8GB GDDR5X
- Memory Bus: 256-bit
- TDP: 180W
The GTX 1080 packed 2560 CUDA cores, 8GB of GDDR5X memory on a 256-bit bus, and a 180W TDP. The GDDR5X memory offered higher bandwidth than standard GDDR5. These specs made it a leap over the previous generation.
NVIDIA claimed the GTX 1080 delivered a strong performance-per-dollar uplift over Maxwell. The card used a 16nm FinFET process, which allowed for higher clock speeds and better efficiency. It featured simultaneous multi-projection and enhanced VR performance.
The Founders Edition launched at 699 USD (about $699). Partner cards from brands like ASUS and MSI started at 599 USD (about $599). The card was available globally from launch day.
Huang's personal endorsement highlights the GTX 1080's lasting legacy in gaming. The card remains a benchmark for the Pascal architecture's impact. No further details about future products were shared.
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