GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 8G and the MSI GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING Z 6G PLUS, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 8G is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 and has 2944 texture shaders and 46 execution units. MSI GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING Z 6G PLUS is based on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, which has 1920 shaders and 30 execution units. |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 8G | GPU | MSI GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING Z 6G PLUS |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 |
TU104 | GPU Chip | TU106 |
Turing | Architecture | Turing |
46 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 30 |
2944 | Shader | 1920 |
64 | Render Output Units | 48 |
184 | Texture Units | 120 |
46 | Raytracing Cores | 30 |
MemoryThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 8G has 8 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR6 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s. The MSI GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING Z 6G PLUS can access 6 GB GDDR6 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 336 GB/s. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 6 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.750 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.750 GHz |
14.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 14.0 Gbps |
448 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 336 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 192 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 8G clocks in the base with up to 1.515 GHz. The base frequency of the MSI GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING Z 6G PLUS is 1.365 GHz. |
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1.515 GHz | Base Clock | 1.365 GHz |
1.845 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.830 GHz |
1.71 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 8G is 215 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 2 x 8-Pin connector. The MSI GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING Z 6G PLUS has a TDP of 190 W and is supplied with the required energy via 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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215 W | TDP | 190 W |
250 W | TDP (up) | -- |
88 °C | Tjunction max | 88 °C |
2 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 8G has a total of 3 Axial fans. The MSI GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING Z 6G PLUS has 2 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
3 x 100 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 100 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
35 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
44 dB | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityIn the connectivity category, we recorded the number of ports on a graphics card. A total of 4 screens can be connected to the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 8G. The MSI GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING Z 6G PLUS supports a maximum of 4 screens. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
3x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0b |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
1 | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 8G supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the MSI GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING Z 6G PLUS 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 |
GIGABYTE RGB Fusion | LED | No LED lighting |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs directly in the graphics card reduces the load when playing or creating videos. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
No | AV1 | No |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 8G is 290 mm long, 134 mm high and 60 mm wide. The MSI GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING Z 6G PLUS is 297 mm long, 143 mm high and 56 mm wide. |
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290 mm | Length | 297 mm |
134 mm | Height | 143 mm |
60 mm | Width | 56 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | 1429 g |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 8G was released in Q4/2018 at a price of 769 $. The MSI GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING Z 6G PLUS was introduced in Q1/2019 at a price of 349 $ (Reference). |
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GV-N2080AORUS-8GC | Part-no | -- |
Q4/2018 | Release date | Q1/2019 |
769 $ | Launch Price | 349 $ (Reference) |
12 nm | Structure size | 12 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING Z 6G PLUS
6 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING Z 6G PLUS
6 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING Z 6G PLUS
6 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING Z 6G PLUS
6 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING Z 6G PLUS
6 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING Z 6G PLUS
6 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING Z 6G PLUS
6 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING Z 6G PLUS
6 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING Z 6G PLUS
6 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING Z 6G PLUS
6 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING Z 6G PLUS
6 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING Z 6G PLUS
6 GB GDDR6 |