GPU comparison with benchmarksThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8G is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (Turing) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 496 GB/s.
The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 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 GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8G has the TU104 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Turing architecture. The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G is based on the graphics chip GA106-300-A1, which comes from the Ampere architecture. |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8G | GPU | MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
TU104 | GPU Chip | GA106-300-A1 |
Turing | Architecture | Ampere |
48 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 28 |
3072 | Shader | 3584 |
64 | Render Output Units | 48 |
192 | Texture Units | 112 |
48 | Raytracing Cores | 28 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8G clocks at 1.938 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 15.5 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G is 15.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.875 GHz. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 12 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.938 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.875 GHz |
15.5 Gbps | Memory Speed | 15.0 Gbps |
496 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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1.650 GHz | Base Clock | 1.320 GHz |
1.860 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.777 GHz |
1.82 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8G is powered by 2 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 250 W. The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G has 1 x 6-Pin, 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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250 W | TDP | 170 W |
280 W | TDP (up) | -- |
89 °C | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
2 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8G is equipped with a total of 3 Axial main fans. The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G has 2 Axial main fans that 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 |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
43 dB | Noise (Load) | 36 dB |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8G. The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
3x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
1 | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8G 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 GAMING 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 |
GIGABYTE RGB Fusion | 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 |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8G is connected to the system via PCIe 3.0 x 16 lanes and requires 3 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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290 mm | Length | 276 mm |
134 mm | Height | 131 mm |
60 mm | Width | 51 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | 996 g |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8G has been manufactured with a structure width of 12 nanometers since Q3/2019. The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G came on the market in Q1/2021 and will have a structure width of 8 nanometers manufactured. |
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GV-N208SAORUS-8GC | Part-no | -- |
Q3/2019 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
949 $ | Launch Price | 439 $ |
12 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |