GPU comparison with benchmarksThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 16GB White Edition is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (Ada Lovelace) and has 16 GB GDDR6X graphics memory with a bandwidth of 717 GB/s.
The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Ampere) and has 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 360 GB/s. |
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GPUThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 16GB White Edition has the AD103-300-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture. The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G is based on the graphics chip GA106-300-A1, which comes from the Ampere architecture. |
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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 16GB White Edition | GPU | MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
AD103-300-A1 | GPU Chip | GA106-300-A1 |
Ada Lovelace | Architecture | Ampere |
76 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 28 |
9728 | Shader | 3584 |
112 | Render Output Units | 48 |
304 | Texture Units | 112 |
76 | Raytracing Cores | 28 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 16GB White Edition clocks at 1.400 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 22.4 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G is 15.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.875 GHz. |
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16 GB | Memory Size | 12 GB |
GDDR6X | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.400 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.875 GHz |
22.4 Gbps | Memory Speed | 15.0 Gbps |
717 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 360 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 192 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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2.205 GHz | Base Clock | 1.320 GHz |
2.535 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.777 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 16GB White Edition is powered by 1 x 16-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 320 W. The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G has 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 170 W. |
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320 W | TDP | 170 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
90 °C | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
1 x 16-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 16GB White Edition is equipped with a total of 3 Axial main fans. The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G has 1 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
3 x 110 mm | Fan 1 | 1 x 100 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
38 dB | Noise (Load) | 40 dB |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 16GB White Edition. The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
2x HDMI v2.1a | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 16GB White Edition it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
Yes | Raytracing | Yes |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
ASUS Aura Sync | LED | No LED lighting |
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 |
Decode | AV1 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 16GB White Edition is connected to the system via PCIe 4.0 x 16 lanes and requires 4 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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358 mm | Length | 172 mm |
149 mm | Height | 125 mm |
70 mm | Width | 43 mm |
4 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | 503 g |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 16GB White Edition has been manufactured with a structure width of 5 nanometers since Q4/2022. The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G came on the market in Q1/2021 and will have a structure width of 8 nanometers manufactured. |
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ROG-STRIX-RTX4080-16G-WHITE | Part-no | -- |
Q4/2022 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
1,199 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 389 $ |
5 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 16GB White Edition
16 GB GDDR6X |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 16GB White Edition
16 GB GDDR6X |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 16GB White Edition
16 GB GDDR6X |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 16GB White Edition
16 GB GDDR6X |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 16GB White Edition
16 GB GDDR6X |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 16GB White Edition
16 GB GDDR6X |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 16GB White Edition
16 GB GDDR6X |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 16GB White Edition
16 GB GDDR6X |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 16GB White Edition
16 GB GDDR6X |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 16GB White Edition
16 GB GDDR6X |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 16GB White Edition
16 GB GDDR6X |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 16GB White Edition
16 GB GDDR6X |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 16GB White Edition
16 GB GDDR6X |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 16GB White Edition
16 GB GDDR6X |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 16GB White Edition
16 GB GDDR6X |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |