GPU comparison with benchmarksThe EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 SC GAMING ACX 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 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (RDNA 2) and has 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 384 GB/s. |
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GPUThe EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 SC GAMING ACX has the GP104-400-A1 / GP104-410-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Pascal architecture. The MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC is based on the graphics chip Navi 22 XT, which comes from the RDNA 2 architecture. |
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EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 SC GAMING ACX | GPU | MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT |
GP104-400-A1 / GP104-410-A1 | GPU Chip | Navi 22 XT |
Pascal | Architecture | RDNA 2 |
20 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 40 |
2560 | Shader | 2560 |
64 | Render Output Units | 64 |
160 | Texture Units | 160 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 40 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 SC GAMING ACX clocks at 1.251 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 10.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC is 16.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.000 GHz. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 12 GB |
GDDR5X | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.251 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.000 GHz |
10.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 16.0 Gbps |
320 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 384 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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1.708 GHz | Base Clock | 2.321 GHz |
1.847 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.620 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | 2.47 GHz | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 SC GAMING ACX is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 180 W. The MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC has 2 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 230 W. |
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180 W | TDP | 230 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
94 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 SC GAMING ACX is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC has 2 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 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 EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 SC GAMING ACX. The MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
1x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
3x DP v1.4 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
1 | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 SC GAMING ACX 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 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
No | Raytracing | Yes |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
No LED lighting | 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 |
No | AV1 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 SC GAMING ACX 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 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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267 mm | Length | 247 mm |
111 mm | Height | 131 mm |
-- | Width | 51 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | 921 g |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 SC GAMING ACX has been manufactured with a structure width of 16 nanometers since Q2/2016. The MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC came on the market in Q1/2021 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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08G-P4-5186-KR | Part-no | -- |
Q2/2016 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
599 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 479 $ (Reference) |
16 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 SC GAMING ACX
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 SC GAMING ACX
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 SC GAMING ACX
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 SC GAMING ACX
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 SC GAMING ACX
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 SC GAMING ACX
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 SC GAMING ACX
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 SC GAMING ACX
8 GB GDDR5X |
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MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC
12 GB GDDR6 |