Is the PNY card faster than the Dell card?

No meaningful difference. Both use the same GTX 1080 chip with 2560 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR5X, so frame rates land within a few percent. The PNY listing states a 1733 MHz boost, but real-world clocks depend on the cooler and case airflow.

Which is better for a multi-monitor setup?

The Dell card, because it has three DisplayPort outputs plus HDMI and DVI. The PNY card has one DisplayPort, one HDMI and one DVI, which is enough for three screens but leaves less flexibility.

Will either card fit my case and power supply?

The Dell card is about 11 inches long, so measure your clearance first. Both need one 8-pin PCIe connector and a power supply rated around 500 W or more for a typical desktop.

Do these cards support ray tracing or DLSS?

No. The GTX 1080 predates both features. It handles DirectX 12 games well at 1080p and 1440p, but newer titles with heavy ray tracing will need settings turned down.

Is a used or refurbished GTX 1080 still worth buying?

Yes if the condition and return terms are clear. It remains a capable 1080p card, but it is several generations old, so favor a listing with a stated warranty and a hassle-free return window.

Should I step up to a newer card instead?

If you want DLSS, ray tracing or high refresh at 1440p, a newer mid-range card is the better fit. If you mainly play older or esports titles, either GTX 1080 here is enough.

PNY GeForce GTX 1080 8GB vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080

Both are the same GPU: NVIDIA's GTX 1080 with 8GB of GDDR5X on a 256-bit bus, 2560 CUDA cores, one 8-pin power connector and a 180 W board power. The PNY card is a retail-branded board with a listed 1607 MHz base and 1733 MHz boost, while the Dell card is an OEM build (model A9204200) with three DisplayPort outputs plus HDMI and DVI. Buy on condition, warranty and cooler rather than on the chip, since performance is effectively identical. Owners and reviewers rate the 1080 as a strong 1080p and 1440p card that is now several generations old, so check the card's history and the seller's return terms.

Choose the PNY GTX 1080 if you want a retail-branded card with a stated boost clock and a single 8-pin power feed that fits most mid-size cases.
Choose the Dell GTX 1080 if you need three DisplayPort outputs or a DVI port for older monitors, or you are matching an existing Dell system.

Prices

PNY GeForce GTX 1080 8GB: $194.53 at Alo Tech Solutions (checked today)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080: $160.00 at eBay (checked today)
Difference: the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 is $34.53 cheaper than the PNY GeForce GTX 1080 8GB today

PNY NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB GDDR5X Graphics Card

	PNY GeForce GTX 1080 8GB	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080
GPU and memory	GTX 1080, 8GB GDDR5X, 256-bit, 2560 CUDA cores	GTX 1080, 8GB GDDR5X, 256-bit, 2560 CUDA cores
Clocks	1607 MHz base, 1733 MHz boost listed	1607 MHz core clock listed; boost not stated
Display outputs	DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0b, DVI	Three DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI
Power	One 8-pin connector	One 8-pin connector, 180 W TDP
Board origin	PNY retail board, part GMX1080N3I8GS-KTMAAFA	Dell OEM board, model A9204200
Length	Not stated; reference-class two-fan layout	About 11 in long
Condition options	Sold new and refurbished through a US distributor	Sold as an OEM pull through a reseller
VR and API support	VR-ready, DirectX 12 class	VR-ready, DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.5

Spec	PNY GeForce GTX 1080 8GB	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080
Power connectors	1x 8-pin	8-pin
GPU clock speed	1607 MHz	—
Boost clock	1733 MHz	—
Memory size	8GB GDDR5X	—
Memory interface	256-bit	—
Video outputs	DP 1.4, HDMI 2.0b, DLDVI	—
Graphics card interface	PCI Express	—
Memory clock speed	320 MHz	—
CUDA cores	2560	—
Interface type	PCI Express x16 3.0	—
Bus Interface	—	PCIe 3.0 x16
Max Memory Size	—	8192 MB

Spec	PNY GeForce GTX 1080 8GB	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080
Core Clock(s)	—	1607 MHz
Memory Clock(s)	—	2500 MHz
DirectX	—	12
OpenGL	—	4.5
Max TDP	—	180 W
Videocard Category	—	Desktop
Samples	—	42962
Manufacturer	—	GIGABYTE
Output	—	DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort
Interface	—	PCI Express

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