Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 Solid

Name: Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 Solid
Brand: Zotac
SKU: 7619

Manufacturer: Zotac

The Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 Solid is a desktop graphics card based on Nvidia's Blackwell architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm semiconductor process and equipped with 10,752 shading units. It carries a base clock of 2295 MHz with a boost frequency of 2617 MHz, and its RGB lighting and multi-display support round out its feature set for a wide range of desktop configurations.

On the memory side, the card uses 16GB of GDDR7 across a 256-bit bus, reaching an effective speed of 30,000 MHz and a peak bandwidth of 960 GB/s. It delivers 56.28 TFLOPS of floating-point performance alongside a texture rate of 879.3 GTexels/s and a pixel rate of 293.1 GPixels/s. Connectivity includes one HDMI 2.1b port and three DisplayPort outputs, with support for up to four displays simultaneously. The card conforms to PCIe 5.0 and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, OpenCL 3, ray tracing, and DLSS, while Intel Resizable BAR is also supported.

Pros

With 16GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus reaching 960 GB/s of bandwidth, there is substantial headroom for memory-intensive workloads
Support for up to four simultaneous displays makes it well-suited for multi-monitor setups
Ray tracing and DLSS are both supported, expanding rendering options for compatible applications
ECC memory support adds a layer of data integrity for compute tasks where accuracy is critical
The card integrates Intel Resizable BAR, which allows the CPU to access the full GPU frame buffer for potentially smoother data transfers
RGB lighting is built in, offering visual customization without requiring additional hardware

Cons

A 360W TDP places significant demands on the power supply and system cooling infrastructure
At 329.7 mm in length, the card requires a spacious case and careful clearance planning before installation
There is no USB-C output, which limits direct connectivity with monitors or devices that rely on that interface
Air-water cooling is not supported, so users are limited to the card's stock air cooling solution
The absence of DVI and mini DisplayPort outputs may require adapters for users with older or specialized displays

Who is this for?

This card is well-matched for users running demanding rendering pipelines or compute workloads that benefit from 56.28 TFLOPS of floating-point performance and ECC memory support, ensuring both speed and data integrity. The combination of ray tracing, DLSS, and 16GB of GDDR7 memory with 960 GB/s of bandwidth makes it a strong fit for content creators and developers working with high-resolution assets or real-time rendering environments. Users who need to drive up to four displays simultaneously will also find the output configuration practical for expansive multi-monitor workflows.

Who is this NOT for?

The card's 360W TDP makes it a poor fit for users with compact or low-wattage builds, as it places substantial strain on both the power supply and case thermals. At 329.7 mm in length, it is also unsuitable for small form factor cases where physical clearance is limited. Additionally, users who rely on USB-C display connectivity or need DVI outputs for legacy monitors will find this card's port selection restrictive without the use of adapters.

Performance:

GPU clock speed	2295 MHz
GPU turbo	2617 MHz
pixel rate	293.1 GPixel/s
floating-point performance	56.28 TFLOPS
texture rate	879.3 GTexels/s
GPU memory speed	1875 MHz
shading units	10752
texture mapping units (TMUs)	336
render output units (ROPs)	112
Has Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP)	✓

The Performance section of this card centers on a base GPU clock of 2295 MHz that boosts up to 2617 MHz, supported by 10,752 shading units and 336 texture mapping units delivering a texture rate of 879.3 GTexels/s. Pixel output is handled by 112 render output units, yielding a pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s, while floating-point performance reaches 56.28 TFLOPS. The GPU memory operates at 1875 MHz, and the card includes support for Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP), broadening its suitability for compute-oriented workloads.

Memory:

effective memory speed	30000 MHz
maximum memory bandwidth	960 GB/s
VRAM	16GB
GDDR version	GDDR7
memory bus width	256-bit
Supports ECC memory	✓

This card is equipped with 16GB of GDDR7 VRAM running across a 256-bit memory bus, reaching an effective memory speed of 30,000 MHz and a maximum bandwidth of 960 GB/s. ECC memory support is also present, which helps maintain data integrity in error-sensitive workloads.

Features:

DirectX version	DirectX 12 Ultimate
OpenGL version	4.6
OpenCL version	3
Supports multi-display technology	✓
supports ray tracing	✓
Supports 3D	✓
supports DLSS	✓
has XeSS (XMX)	✕
AMD SAM / Intel Resizable BAR	Intel Resizable BAR
has LHR	✕
has RGB lighting	✓
supported displays	4

The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and OpenCL 3, covering a broad range of graphics and compute workloads. Ray tracing and DLSS are both supported, alongside stereoscopic 3D and multi-display technology for up to four simultaneous outputs. Intel Resizable BAR is included, while XeSS (XMX) and LHR are not present on this card. RGB lighting is built in, rounding out the feature set on the hardware side.

Ports:

has an HDMI output	✓
HDMI ports	1
HDMI version	HDMI 2.1b
DisplayPort outputs	3
USB-C ports	0
DVI outputs	0
mini DisplayPort outputs	0

The card's output configuration consists of one HDMI 2.1b port and three DisplayPort outputs, providing a total of four display connections. There are no USB-C, DVI, or mini DisplayPort outputs present on this model.

General info:

GPU architecture	Blackwell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	360W
PCI Express (PCIe) version	5
semiconductor size	5 nm
number of transistors	45600 million
Has air-water cooling	✕
width	329.7 mm
height	137.8 mm

Built on the Blackwell architecture and fabricated at 5 nm, this card integrates 45,600 million transistors and connects via PCIe 5.0. It carries a Thermal Design Power of 360W and does not feature air-water cooling. The card measures 329.7 mm in width and 137.8 mm in height, which is useful for verifying chassis compatibility before installation.

Final Verdict

The Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 Solid is a high-specification graphics card built around Nvidia's Blackwell architecture, and its technical profile reflects that positioning clearly. With 960 GB/s of memory bandwidth backed by 16GB of GDDR7, alongside ray tracing, DLSS, ECC support, and a floating-point throughput of 56.28 TFLOPS, it is built for users who push their systems hard — whether in rendering, compute, or multi-display environments. Its 360W power draw and 329.7 mm length mean it demands a well-equipped system to match, and the lack of USB-C output is a practical limitation worth noting. For users whose hardware can accommodate it, the Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 Solid delivers a dense and capable feature set that covers the needs of both professional and demanding desktop workloads.