GPU comparison with benchmarksThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (Pascal) and has 8 GB GDDR5X graphics memory with a bandwidth of 320 GB/s.
The MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT GAMING 8G is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT (RDNA 2) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 280 GB/s. |
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GPUThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has the GP104-400-A1 / GP104-410-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Pascal architecture. The MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT GAMING 8G is based on the graphics chip Navi 23 KXT, which comes from the RDNA 2 architecture. |
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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 | GPU | MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT GAMING 8G |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT |
GP104-400-A1 / GP104-410-A1 | GPU Chip | Navi 23 KXT |
Pascal | Architecture | RDNA 2 |
20 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 32 |
2560 | Shader | 2048 |
64 | Render Output Units | 64 |
160 | Texture Units | 128 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 32 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 clocks at 1.251 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 10.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT GAMING 8G is 17.5 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.190 GHz. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR5X | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.251 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.190 GHz |
10.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 17.5 Gbps |
320 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 280 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 128 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.607 GHz | Base Clock | 2.055 GHz |
1.771 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.635 GHz |
1.73 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 2.41 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 is powered by 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 180 W. The MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT GAMING 8G has 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 175 W. |
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180 W | TDP | 175 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
94 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 is equipped with a total of 3 Axial main fans. The MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT GAMING 8G has 2 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
3 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 100 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080. The MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT GAMING 8G supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
2x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
2x DP v1.4 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
1 | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT GAMING 8G is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
No | Raytracing | Yes |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
ASUS Aura Sync | LED | MSI Mystic Light |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
No | AV1 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 is connected to the system via PCIe 3.0 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT GAMING 8G needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 8 Lanes interface. |
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298 mm | Length | 278 mm |
134 mm | Height | 130 mm |
40 mm | Width | 51 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | 894 g |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 8 |
Additional dataThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 has been manufactured with a structure width of 16 nanometers since Q2/2016. The MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT GAMING 8G came on the market in Q2/2022 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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ROG-STRIX-GTX1080-8G-GAMING | Part-no | -- |
Q2/2016 | Release date | Q2/2022 |
599 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 399 $ (Reference) |
16 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT GAMING 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT GAMING 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT GAMING 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT GAMING 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT GAMING 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT GAMING 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT GAMING 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT GAMING 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT GAMING 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT GAMING 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT GAMING 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT GAMING 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT GAMING 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT GAMING 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT GAMING 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |